Covering the bases with Youkilis Aug 26, 2009
Just don t expect Ozzie Smith, Roberto Alomar, Carl Yastrzemski, Willie Mays, or Roberto Clemente. Happily, Youk is not complaining about any of this. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
2009 Aflac All-American Classic Ends in Dramatic Fashion Tied 4-4 Aug 17, 2009
On hand to make the presentation was Sonya Pankey, granddaughter of Jackie Robinson, and Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith, the Aflac All-American Classic's honorary chairman. Three other awards were given out at the ceremony. (PR Newswire)
Atlantis, Paradise Island Welcomes All-Star Line Up of 25 Sports Icons and 25 World Famous Poker Pros for Sports Legends Challenge Aug 13, 2009
The Sports Legends Challenge is the sports fan's ultimate fantasy featuring four days of casino gaming and golf cash prize tournaments with some of the biggest names in sports, including: Troy Aikman, Sugar Ray Leonard, Richard Petty, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Emmitt Smith, Reggie Jackson, Chuck Liddell, Tony Hawk, Joe Namath, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Mark Messier, Fuzzy Zoeller, Jerry West, Herschel Walker, Jim Brown, Randy Couture, Bobby Hull, Ozzie Smith, Laffit Pincay, Brooks Robinson, Gale Sayers,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
McKinney shortstop Lipka long on accomplishments Aug 8, 2009
Not only will professional scouts be taking in all the sights and sounds at the Aflac All-American Baseball Classic, MLB Hall-of-Famer Ozzie Smith will be personally working with the 40 players as the game s honorary chairman, a position held in the past by Reggie Jackson, Cal Ripken Jr. and Stan Musial. In addition to helping promote the Classic, Smith will be on-site in San Diego for game-week activities and to spend time with the players. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Kemp catches fire with Pirates (2) Aug 4, 2009
Ozzie Smith is my favorite player. It s always been a goal to play at that level. (Washington Daily News, NC)
La Russa: Ryan much like Ozzie Smith Jul 29, 2009
(AP) ST. LOUIS - A collection of defensive gems by shortstop Brendan Ryan prompted St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa to reference exploits by Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith. Ryan was involved in four double plays in Monday night's 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
The Sports Legends Challenge Invites Fans To Go 'All In' for the Ultimate Sports Fantasy Event Jul 28, 2009
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Rice, Henderson rookies once again Jul 27, 2009
"This is a very humbling experience," said Ozzie Smith (Class of 2002). "You walk in here and you see guys who've done the things you've done. Everybody here, they're here because they're great at what they do.". (Albany Times Union)
Aaron: Put asterisk by steroid-linked records Jul 26, 2009
Hank Aaron and Ozzie Smith on players from the steroid era being inducted into the Hall of FameTags ... Hank Aaron and Ozzie Smith on players from the steroid era being inducted into the Hall of FameTags. (ESPN -- Baseball)
M's snag third straight win at Cleveland Jul 20, 2009
The nine-time All-Star also became the ninth player since 1901 with 20 or more steals in each of his first nine seasons, including such Hall of Famers as Rickey Henderson, Ozzie Smith and Luis Aparicio. Shawn Kelley (2-1) struck out two over one scoreless inning for the win Seattle's sixth in eight games. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Obama kicks off historic night in St. Louis Jul 19, 2009
" Then the Cardinals' living Hall of Famers were all brought out to home plate and introduced to their adoring public: Stan Musial, Ozzie Smith, Bruce Sutter, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson and Red Schoendienst. As is the case wherever this is done, it is a highly emotional moment, evoking memories for many of their youth. "This is the national pastime," Obama would say in the second inning in the Fox broadcast booth. "To go down there and meet Stan Musial and Bob Gibson and those guys, it's such a... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
AL tops NL 4-3; unbeaten streak now 13 Jul 15, 2009
In addition to the Budweiser Clydesdales, Cardinals Hall of Famers Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Red Schoendienst, Bruce Sutter, Ozzie Smith and Stan Musial, who was driven around the field in a golf cart. MLB also had a video tribute from five Presidents -- Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Cinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter -- paying tribute to their All-Stars among us, 30 people who were honored for their service and charitable works. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Stan the 'Man' Jul 15, 2009
Musial was preceded onto the field by five other Cardinals Hall of Famers, Bob Gibson, Red Schoendienst, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith and Bruce Sutter. He remained on the field as President Obama, clad in a Chicago White Sox warm-up jacket, threw the ceremonial first pitch to Pujols. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mauer's double for AL ties All-Star game after 6 Jul 15, 2009
Wearing red jackets, five other Cardinals Hall of Famers were on the field: Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Red Schoendienst, Bruce Sutter and Ozzie Smith. Sheryl Crow, who is from Missouri, sang the national anthem. (Anchorage Daily News)
Denver boy, 12, wins baseball competition at All-Star Game Jul 15, 2009
His son so far has collected a big league autograph: retired Cardinals shortstop and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith. Tonight, Luke will attend the game with his family. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
PADRES: TOP 40 MEMORABLE MOMENTS Jul 14, 2009
PADRES: TOP 40 MEMORABLE MOMENTS : North County Times - Californian 07-14-2009. Entertainment Extras. (North County Times)
ST. LOUIS' OWN Jul 14, 2009
"This is where I grew up. This is where I watched the Wizard, Ozzie Smith, the best defensive shortstop ever. "If I never make another All-Star Game, this is the one I wanted to play in. " Zobrist, who has started games at six positions this year, doesn't care where he plays Tuesday. All he knows is that he's an All-Star, hitting more home runs (17) in the first half than he had in his previous three seasons (15) with the Rays. "I'm just overwhelmed how things developed," says Zobrist, who... (USA Today -- Sports)
Pujols to catch Obama's All-Star pitch Jul 13, 2009
The six living Cardinals Hall of Famers -- Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Red Schoendienst, Bruce Sutter and Ozzie Smith -- will all be there to greet the president. As for Obama, he'll be wearing a black glove specifically designed for him by Wilson. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Tosoni parlays late nod into MVP honors Jul 13, 2009
Then Ozzie Smith came out of the dugout to take out left-hander Trevor Reckling and bring in Pirates right-handed prospect Brad Lincoln. That set things in motion for Tosoni, a left-handed hitter, to step in for the right-handed Alex Liddi. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Notebook: Pena replaces Pedroia on AL roster Jul 13, 2009
Obama will be greeted by six living Cardinals Hall of Famers: Stan Musial, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Red Schoendienst, Bruce Sutter and Ozzie Smith. Obama will use a special glove manufactured by Wilson Sporting Goods with "Obama 44" in script and an American flag. (Athens Banner-Herald)
LOPRESTI COLUMN: Is St. Louis really that baseball-crazy? Jul 13, 2009
"Certainly in the top five," Ozzie Smith said. The former third baseman who has broadcast Cardinal games for 38 years. (USA Today -- Sports)
With Shilstone, Serena back on track Jul 12, 2009
-- Like Ozzie Smith, the Hall of Fame shortstop who played with the St. Louis Cardinals. -- Like Roy Jones, Jr., the former world champion in four weight classes. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Figgins falls short in Final Vote Jul 10, 2009
Figgins was at least as creative, promising to do a back flip a la Cardinals Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith when he took his position at Busch Stadium in the Wizard's old home city ... "I haven't done it since the Minor Leagues, but I can still do it. I always loved Ozzie Smith and wanted to be a Major League shortstop, just like him. Third base is about as close as it gets, right?". (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Weeks' progress fast since return Jul 10, 2009
When Weeks learned that his manager would be none other than Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith, he was momentarily speechless. "That will be such an honor, just to be in the presence of someone I looked up to so much when I was young," said Weeks, the Athletics' first-round pick in 2008 out of the University of Miami. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Crow to sing anthem at All-Star game Jul 10, 2009
Nikko Smith, a 2005 "American Idol" finalist and son of Cardinals Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith, will sing the national anthem. R&B's Ginuwine will perform the anthem before Sunday's Futures game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tahoe celebrates 20 years of celebrity golf Jul 10, 2009
I anticipate some butterflies, but as long as I can get off the first tee, I'll be fine," he said. Other newcomers include mixed martial arts star Chuck Liddell, Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith, Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio, Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk, former Bears All-Pro defensive end Richard Dent, Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt, Patriots receiver Wes Welker and quarterbacks Derek Anderson, Trent Edwards, Matt Ryan and Matt Schaub. Others in the field include pro poker player Daniel... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Reliever Samuel added to Futures Game Jul 10, 2009
Hall of Famer and Cardinals great Ozzie Smith will manage the U.S. team. The 11th annual XM All-Star Futures Game, pitting the best Minor League prospects from the United States against the best from the rest of the World, will be held at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on All-Star Sunday at 1 p.m. CT. MLB.com will provide complete coverage before, during and after the game, which can be seen live on ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD and followed live on Gameday. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Mets' bats awaken in win over Dodgers Jul 9, 2009
Oliver Perez, a disabled-list assignee for the preceding 66 days, emerged as the winning pitcher, a distinction he gained but barely earned, and Daniel Murphy, the man least likely, made the play of the year, a dazzling behind-the-back flip worthy of Ozzie Smith or Bob Cousy. More central to the victory were 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief by Bobby Parnell, K-Rod's ability to self-correct after Ramirez made the game as tight as Mazzilli's pants and hits -- nine of them, three for extra bases. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Figgins ready to flip for Final Vote support Jul 7, 2009
A huge Ozzie Smith fan as a kid, Figgins performed as a Minor Leaguer the kinds of back flips popularized by the Wizard of Oz in his Cardinals heyday. With the Midsummer Classic being staged on Smith's turf in St. Louis, Figgins would love to reenact the Wizard's signature move on his way out to a position -- any position. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
All-Time Top 40 Players Jul 5, 2009
Rob has written extensively about the club, including autobiographies or biographies of Ozzie Smith, Red Schoendienst, Jack Buck. Mark McGwire and Albert Pujols; a 100th anniversary history of the Cardinals published in 1992 and six-other Cardinals-related books. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
All-Time Top 15 Teams Jul 5, 2009
Rob has penned autobiographies or biographies of Ozzie Smith, Red Schoendienst, Jack Buck, Mark McGwire and ; a 100th anniversary history of the Cardinals and at least six-other Cardinals-related books. Anyone who has ever browsed a Cardinals-themed message board on the internet has discovered Jerry Modenes astute observations. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
This week's funniest videos featured in Hot Clicks Jul 4, 2009
Check out Joe Carter, Ozzie Smith, Rick Sutcliffe, Ellis Burks and Wally Joyner competing against five umpires in this old edition of Family Feud. Thursday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
We've loved our Cardinals for years (2) Jun 29, 2009
Baseball is duly represented with stars for Stan Musial, Yogi Berra, Joe Garagiola, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, James "Cool Papa" Bell, Dizzy Dean, Rogers Hornsby, Branch Rickey, George Sisler, Ozzie Smith and Red Schoendienst ... In addition to Musial, there's a cadre of Cardinals Hall of Famers who live in St. Louis or who are frequently found at Busch Stadium including shortstop Ozzie Smith; second baseman Red Schoendienst; pitchers Bob Gibson and Bruce Sutter; and outfielder/legendary base... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
The Cardinals Major League Notebook 06/25 Jun 26, 2009
None other than Cardinals Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith, who will manage the United States team. This will be Smiths first experience as a manager. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Wallace, Jones to appear in Futures Game Jun 26, 2009
Topping it off, their manager will be Ozzie Smith, one of the great Cardinals of all time. Managing the other side will be current Redbirds third-base coach Jose Oquendo, but the World team is not currently scheduled to have any members of the St. Louis organization on its active roster. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Montero, Franklin in Futures Game Jun 26, 2009
AEROS 4THUNDER 3Franklin will assist manager Ozzie Smith with the United States roster after making his Futures debut with Joba Chamberlain in 2007. Barring injury, the 19-year-old Montero will appear for the second straight season and is one of two Yankees' farmhands named to a World Team managed by Jose Oquendo. (NJ.com -- Times)
Two Crew prospects to play for World Jun 26, 2009
Double-A Huntsville manager Bob Miscik, who is in his first season in Milwaukee's organization, was named to the coaching staff for U.S. manager Ozzie Smith. Escobar is considered Milwaukee's co 00003263 -top prospect along with third baseman Mat Gamel, who walked in his only two plate appearances during last year's Futures Game at Yankee Stadium. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Zephyrs' manager on World staff Jun 26, 2009
Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith will lead the U.S. Team. The game will be at 1 p.m. at Busch Stadium and will be broadcast live on ESPN2. (Nola.com -- Sports)
All-Star Futures Team Managers picked Jun 25, 2009
Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith and St. Louis Cardinals third base coach Jose Oquendo will manage in the 2009 XM All-Star Futures Game, it was announced today. Smith will lead the U.S. Team while Oquendo will be at the helm of the World Team on Sunday, July 12th at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Ozzie, Oquendo to manage Futures Game Jun 25, 2009
Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith will be at the helm for the US team, while his former Cardinals double play partner, and current Cards third base coach, Jose Oquendo, will be managing the World team ... Since then, he has remained active in the St. Louis community, including launching both a youth baseball academy, Ozzie Smith's Sports Academy, and a sports bar, Ozzie's Restaurant 0000038D rts Bar. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Post 218 Seniors Fall in Quarterfinals Jun 24, 2009
That victory helped Washington win the Ozzie Smith Pool title. Washington had lost Thursday to Glendale after beating O'Fallon Wednesday. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
A Wizard's view on the Cardinals' road ahead Jun 22, 2009
Cardinal Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith stands behind the World Series trophy as he listens to a question on Tuesday in a promotion of the upcoming All-Star festivities to be held in St. Louis ... When you said one, you could easily think of the other, and because of his play and his name, he soon was labeled with the nickname The Wizard , and rightly so, since the defensive play of Ozzie Smith seemed very magical to all who observed it ... Ozzie Smith was in St. Louis representing Bank of America,... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Dejan Kovacevic's Pirates chat transcript (Yesterday) Jun 16, 2009
It seems like the Pirates will be like the 1985 Cardinals with Ozzie Smith, Vince Coleman, and Willie McGee. But at least the 1985 Cardinals had Jack Clark. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
FS Midwests Cardinals Tourney of Champions Jun 4, 2009
The four brackets were announced Tuesday night, with the creatively-labeled titles of Stan Musial Region, Bob Gibson Region, Lou Brock Region and Ozzie Smith Region. The fan voting results were not disclosed, but each of the 16 clubs was given a one through four seeding in their bracket, with seed number one playing seed four and seeds two and three facing off in the first round. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Cougs go yard and yard again in comeback win May 31, 2009
Vucinich provided some unexpected entertainment for the 1,498 spectators when he turned back flips -- remember shortstop Ozzie Smith. -- as he ran on to the field at the start of the game. (Cougfan.com)
LIVESTRONG® Global Cancer Campaign Shares Center Stage with Celebrities and Athletes at American Century Championship May 22, 2009
Theyll be joined by tournament newcomers Matt Cassel, Ozzie Smith, Matt Leinart and Wade Phillips. Annually, the leaderboard includes the likes of Jordan, Elway, Romo and Taylor along with previous champions like Lemieux and Rick Rhoden, who has started more than 30 PGA Champions Tour events since he turned 50 years old. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Perfection: Piece by piece May 19, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009. Albert Pujols may be the most perfect player of his generation, and there are plenty of his predecessors that can lay claim to being the best. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Is Albert Pujols the perfect player? May 19, 2009
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Building baseball perfection: Piece by piece May 18, 2009
Perfection: Piece by piece. Article:Perfection: Piece by piece:/c/a/2009/05/17/SPBA17IHO2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The lost art of home plate thievery May 3, 2009
Just to try it is risky business, said Ozzie Smith, a Hall of Fame shortstop who knew a bit about a stealing base. 1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
BP: Nomar/A-Rod/Jeter = Ramirez/Reyes/? Apr 30, 2009
They also heralded a golden age for shortstops cut more from the cloth (big, athletic and offense-minded) than the Ozzie Smith one (small and speedy, with an emphasis on defensive skill). These days, the class of elite shortstops is much thinner: and might be Trinity-level talents, but from there is a sizable step down to the likes of and. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Glorious stadium honors glorious past Apr 28, 2009
And there are eight Cardinals: Rogers Hornsby, Dizzy Dean, Ozzie Smith, Red Schoendienst, Gibson, Slaughter, Lou Brock and Stan Musial. The display is not quite the thousands of terra-cotta warriors uncovered in the past century in Xian. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Despite Doom and Gloom, St. Louis Envisions Economic Recovery Through ARRA Funds Apr 28, 2009
(Far left) William DeWitt, III, President, St. Louis Cardinals, (next to Gov Nixon) Ozzie Smith, 15-time National League All-Star and MLB All-Star FanFest spokesperson, Albert Pujols, Seven-time National League All-Star and MLB All-Star FanFest spokesperson, and (far right) William DeWitt, Jr., Chairman & CEO, St. Louis Cardinals. MLB Plans All-Star Summer In St. Louis by Bob Moore, SLFP.com ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), April 22, 2009 - The 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game is expected to... (Saint Louis Front Page)
Rondo and Ellsbury: Double dose of talent and flair Apr 28, 2009
Can't you see Rajon Rondo as an Ozzie Smith with gap power. "Not only can I visualize it, I have seen it," says Danny Ainge, the only man in town who won two NBA championship rings as a player and once knocked in the tying run and scored the go-ahead run in Yankee Stadium. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Review: Tony La Russa: Man on a Mission Apr 20, 2009
Rains tells of triumphs and clashes with La Russa by many in each category, including favorites like Carney Lansford, Dave Stewart and Mark McGwire and those that didnt fit the mold such as Jose Canseco, Ozzie Smith and Scott Rolen ... Over a dozen of his works have covered Cardinals greats such as Jack Buck, Ozzie Smith, Mark McGwire and. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Opener always an event in St. Louis Apr 7, 2009
Stan Musial, 88, the greatest player in the history of the storied Cardinals franchise, made a rare public appearance when he rode in on a golf cart to join the team's other living Hall of Famers -- Ozzie Smith, Bruce Sutter, Red Schoendienst, Lou Brock and Bob Gibson -- at the mound prior to the first pitch. St. Louis, host of this summer's 80th annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game, kicked off the All-Star festivities by welcoming back several former Cardinals All-Stars, including 1959... (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Wedekind ices down Rockets Apr 6, 2009
Drew Compton sucked up everything at shortstop like Ozzie Smith, his parents; former neighbor in St. Louis, and Zac Marquis made a snowcone catch in right. The defense was so good, Wedekind said he might have to take the boys to the Prime Quarter for a reward. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Up Close with Keri Palma Apr 4, 2009
Anything from diving headfirst into fences to stabbing a liner out of the air on a perfectly timed leap is possible for Palma, who is as close to a softball version of Ozzie Smith as it gets. Aside from her ridiculous plays in the field, Palma also has been stellar at the plate, boasting a. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
SM Indians to hang up the cleats for 2009 baseball season Apr 1, 2009
Ozzie Smith a Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Robin Ventura one of the best third basemen of the 1990s are two of the biggest names that have competed with the club. Bryn Smith a current Hancock pitching coach and assistant coach for the Packers who had a 13-year Major League career also once donned one of the red uniforms, popularized by the Indians longtime and legendary general manager, Clarence Scoop Nunes, who passed away in late 2003. (Santa Maria Times)
Finding gold in those middle rounds Mar 27, 2009
As a Giants fan, I've been obligated to root against them ever since the days of Jose Oquendo and Ozzie Smith. Tony LaRussa's hair also makes it easy, though I did gain appreciation for him after he said he wanted to open a bookstore after he retires. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Q's with A's: Corey Wimberly Mar 22, 2009
When I was younger I used to like Ozzie Smith a lot, and I was just trying to be like him. It's usually the last thing I do before I go in, after we stretch. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Vizquel adapting to new role for Rangers Mar 8, 2009
The voters will discover that he has played in more games and turned more double plays (1,700, entering this season) than any other shortstop, and won the second-most Gold Gloves of any shortstop (Ozzie Smith ranks first with 13), all while amassing more than 2,600 hits. Vizquel doesn't know if the voters will side with him, but he knows for sure which cap he'd wear if he makes it in the Hall. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
More >MORE HEADLINES • Iron Man chats with fans at Town Hall Mar 7, 2009
03/06/09 2:45 PM EST. Iron Man chats with fans at Town Hall. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Robin Yount in 1982 Mar 7, 2009
In the early 1980s, most baseball aficianados considered shortstop primarily a defensive position, for relatively small guys like the Cardinals' marvelous Ozzie Smith. Yount had been such a shortstop during his initial seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers. (Suite101.com)
Nats' Rijo takes leave after prospect age hoax Feb 22, 2009
At the time, Bowden compared Gonzalez to Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith. The Nationals had been listing his date of birth as Sept. 21, 1989, which would make him 19. (ESPN -- Baseball)
