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<item><title><![CDATA[Rox infielder McCoy claimed by Jays]]></title><link>http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&amp;content_id=7651442&amp;vkey=news_col&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=col</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:33:29 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&amp;content_id=7651442&amp;vkey=news_col&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=col</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Announce New Flagship Radio Station]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&amp;content_id=7605852&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:33:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&amp;content_id=7605852&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Springs Sky Sox Baseball Club is proud to announce Sports Animal AM 1300 as the new flagship radio station for all broadcasts of Sky Sox baseball. The 2010 season promises to be an exciting one, as the two-time PCL Champion Sky Sox celebrate their 23rd season in Colorado Springs with a new home on the radio.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Colorado Springs Sky Sox Baseball Club is proud to announce Sports Animal AM 1300 as the new flagship radio station for all broadcasts of Sky Sox baseball. The 2010 season promises to be an exciting one, as the two-time PCL Champion Sky Sox celebrate their 23rd season in Colorado Springs with a new home on the radio.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Former Sky Sox Manager Brad Mills Named New Manager of the Houston Astros]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091030&amp;content_id=7581664&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091030&amp;content_id=7581664&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros announced Tuesday that Brad Mills will be their new manager replacing former skipper Cecil Cooper. Mills, who had most recently been the bench coach for the Boston Red Sox and former Sky Sox player Terry Francona (1988), managed the Sky Sox from 1993 to 1996. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Houston Astros announced Tuesday that Brad Mills will be their new manager replacing former skipper Cecil Cooper. Mills, who had most recently been the bench coach for the Boston Red Sox and former Sky Sox player Terry Francona (1988), managed the Sky Sox from 1993 to 1996. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Internship Program]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/about/page.jsp?ymd=20060320&amp;content_id=48981&amp;vkey=about_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:22:19 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/about/page.jsp?ymd=20060320&amp;content_id=48981&amp;vkey=about_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[You're Invited to the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091014&amp;content_id=7453474&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:22:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091014&amp;content_id=7453474&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame will welcome the Class of 2009 for induction on Tuesday, November 10, at the Colorado Springs World Arena, with activities starting at 6:00 p.m. with a reception and blue-chip sports silent auction. The dinner and program will begin at 7:00 pm.

The 10th Anniversary Class of 2009 features a world famous skating club known for success at the pinnacle of domestic and international sport and individuals including, World Series Champion Manager &amp;amp; Former Sky Sox Skipper, Charlie Manuel.

Pricing starts out at $100.00 for a patron seat or $1,000.00 for a patron table of ten. VIP seating also available.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame will welcome the Class of 2009 for induction on Tuesday, November 10, at the Colorado Springs World Arena, with activities starting at 6:00 p.m. with a reception and blue-chip sports silent auction. The dinner and program will begin at 7:00 pm.

The 10th Anniversary Class of 2009 features a world famous skating club known for success at the pinnacle of domestic and international sport and individuals including, World Series Champion Manager &amp; Former Sky Sox Skipper, Charlie Manuel.

Pricing starts out at $100.00 for a patron seat or $1,000.00 for a patron table of ten. VIP seating also available.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[2009 Year in Review]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090910&amp;content_id=6894824&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:04:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090910&amp;content_id=6894824&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The 2009 Sky Sox baseball season was one of the most successful in the organization&#39;s 22-year history. It all began last year right before the 2008 World Series with the unveiling of a brand new Sky Sox brand image that included new logos and colors as the Sox donned red, white and blue. The new color scheme pays tribute to the significant and important military presence in the region and the true patriotism of the citizens of Colorado Springs. The reception from fans and players alike was tremendous.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2009 Sky Sox baseball season was one of the most successful in the organization's 22-year history. It all began last year right before the 2008 World Series with the unveiling of a brand new Sky Sox brand image that included new logos and colors as the Sox donned red, white and blue. The new color scheme pays tribute to the significant and important military presence in the region and the true patriotism of the citizens of Colorado Springs. The reception from fans and players alike was tremendous.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rockies Sign Veteran Pitcher Russ Ortiz]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090823&amp;content_id=6585614&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:48:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090823&amp;content_id=6585614&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Rockies signed free agent right-handed pitcher Russ Ortiz today and assigned him to the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. The 11-year Major League veteran made his Sky Sox debut today as well tossing 4.0 innings in relief and giving up one run on three hits while walking two and striking out three. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Colorado Rockies signed free agent right-handed pitcher Russ Ortiz today and assigned him to the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. The 11-year Major League veteran made his Sky Sox debut today as well tossing 4.0 innings in relief and giving up one run on three hits while walking two and striking out three. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Throw Second No Hitter]]></title><link>http://coloradosprings.skysox.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090818&amp;content_id=6494980&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:33:33 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://coloradosprings.skysox.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090818&amp;content_id=6494980&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Eric Young Jr. Sets Sky Sox Single-Season Runs Scored Record]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090812&amp;content_id=6386966&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090812&amp;content_id=6386966&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[In game two of Tuesday night&#39;s doubleheader, Eric Young Jr. set another Sky Sox single-season record. By crossing the plate for the 107th time this season, Young Jr. set a new record for runs scored in a single season by a member of the Sky Sox.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In game two of Tuesday night's doubleheader, Eric Young Jr. set another Sky Sox single-season record. By crossing the plate for the 107th time this season, Young Jr. set a new record for runs scored in a single season by a member of the Sky Sox.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Set Two Attendance Records]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&amp;content_id=5723628&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:59:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&amp;content_id=5723628&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[With a capacity crowd of 8,768 fans packing into Security Service Field tonight for the game between the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and the Salt Lake Bees, the Sky Sox franchise set two all-time attendance records. The sell out crowd is the seventh largest crowd in Sky Sox history and helped set the seven-game home stand record and three-game series record for largest total attendance.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With a capacity crowd of 8,768 fans packing into Security Service Field tonight for the game between the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and the Salt Lake Bees, the Sky Sox franchise set two all-time attendance records. The sell out crowd is the seventh largest crowd in Sky Sox history and helped set the seven-game home stand record and three-game series record for largest total attendance.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Hynick Records First Ever Perfect Game in Sky Sox History]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&amp;content_id=5630028&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:20:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&amp;content_id=5630028&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Something special happened Tuesday night at Security Service Field as 7,651 fans witnessed the first ever perfect game thrown in Colorado Springs Sky Sox history taking place in game two of a double header.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Something special happened Tuesday night at Security Service Field as 7,651 fans witnessed the first ever perfect game thrown in Colorado Springs Sky Sox history taking place in game two of a double header.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Hurlers Set Franchise Scoreless Innings Streak Record]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090627&amp;content_id=5566396&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:37:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090627&amp;content_id=5566396&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[When the Sacramento River Cats scored a run with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning last night, it brought to an end a Sky Sox franchise record. Before the run was plated, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox pitching staff had not allowed a run in 28.2 consecutive innings.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[When the Sacramento River Cats scored a run with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning last night, it brought to an end a Sky Sox franchise record. Before the run was plated, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox pitching staff had not allowed a run in 28.2 consecutive innings.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Announce Additional Independence Week Fireworks Show On Thursday, July 2nd]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090623&amp;content_id=5482664&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:44:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090623&amp;content_id=5482664&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Springs Sky Sox are excited to announce today that due to the overwhelming response by fans for Independence Fireworks and Sky Sox baseball on July 3rd, the team will be adding an additional fireworks celebration on Thursday, July 2nd.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Colorado Springs Sky Sox are excited to announce today that due to the overwhelming response by fans for Independence Fireworks and Sky Sox baseball on July 3rd, the team will be adding an additional fireworks celebration on Thursday, July 2nd.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Matt Murton Sets Sox Hit Streak Record]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090621&amp;content_id=5455966&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:45:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090621&amp;content_id=5455966&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - With his two-run double in the top of the first inning this afternoon at Fresno, Sky Sox outfielder Matt Murton extended his hitting-streak to a new Sky Sox franchise record 29 games. His deep drive to centerfield off righty Billy Sadler plated Chris Frey and Matt Miller to give the Sox an early 2-0 lead. Murton passes former Sky Sox great, and member of the Sky Sox Hall of Fame, Trinidad Hubbard who had a 28-game hitting streak for Colorado Springs in 1995.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - With his two-run double in the top of the first inning this afternoon at Fresno, Sky Sox outfielder Matt Murton extended his hitting-streak to a new Sky Sox franchise record 29 games. His deep drive to centerfield off righty Billy Sadler plated Chris Frey and Matt Miller to give the Sox an early 2-0 lead. Murton passes former Sky Sox great, and member of the Sky Sox Hall of Fame, Trinidad Hubbard who had a 28-game hitting streak for Colorado Springs in 1995.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rockies Sign Adam Eaton]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090610&amp;content_id=5249482&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:04:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090610&amp;content_id=5249482&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Rockies announced yesterday that former big league pitcher for San Diego, Texas, Philadelphia and Baltimore, Adam Eaton, had been activated with the Sky Sox. Eaton, who owns a career Major League record of 70-68 with a 4.94 ERA, had signed with the Rockies a little over a week ago after being release by Baltimore on May 22nd. Eaton needed some time to get himself back into top playing condition so he was just activated yesterday and pitched an inning of scoreless relief for the Sky Sox in their 4-3 win over the Sacramento River Cats.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Colorado Rockies announced yesterday that former big league pitcher for San Diego, Texas, Philadelphia and Baltimore, Adam Eaton, had been activated with the Sky Sox. Eaton, who owns a career Major League record of 70-68 with a 4.94 ERA, had signed with the Rockies a little over a week ago after being release by Baltimore on May 22nd. Eaton needed some time to get himself back into top playing condition so he was just activated yesterday and pitched an inning of scoreless relief for the Sky Sox in their 4-3 win over the Sacramento River Cats.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Stu Cole Steps in as New Manager]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090601&amp;content_id=5085272&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:03:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090601&amp;content_id=5085272&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[In the wake of its manager Tom Runnells being promoted to the Colorado Rockies, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox have turned to a familiar face in Stu Cole to lead the team.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In the wake of its manager Tom Runnells being promoted to the Colorado Rockies, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox have turned to a familiar face in Stu Cole to lead the team.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Name New Manager, Stu Cole]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090531&amp;content_id=5064302&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 10:38:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090531&amp;content_id=5064302&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Cole, 43, has been with the Rockies for 14 seasons, including nine as a manager. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cole, 43, has been with the Rockies for 14 seasons, including nine as a manager. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Hynick does it all for Sky Sox]]></title><link>http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090529&amp;content_id=5021452&amp;vkey=news_col&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=col</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 18:03:14 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090529&amp;content_id=5021452&amp;vkey=news_col&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=col</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Hynick Derails Express]]></title><link>http://pacificcoast.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090524&amp;content_id=4913928&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 18:58:18 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://pacificcoast.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090524&amp;content_id=4913928&amp;vkey=news_l112&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l112</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[The Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2009 Named ]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090520&amp;content_id=4835292&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 11:54:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090520&amp;content_id=4835292&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The 10th Anniversary Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, November 10, will celebrate the Class of 2009 and take an inspiring look at the city&#39;s storied sports history.

The 10th Anniversary Class of 2009 features individuals and a world famous skating club known for success at the pinnacle of domestic and international sport.

Philadelphia Phillies&#39; manager Charlie Manuel wears a World Series championship ring, but he also led the 1992 Colorado Springs Sky Sox to the Pacific Coast League title. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The 10th Anniversary Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, November 10, will celebrate the Class of 2009 and take an inspiring look at the city's storied sports history.

The 10th Anniversary Class of 2009 features individuals and a world famous skating club known for success at the pinnacle of domestic and international sport.

Philadelphia Phillies' manager Charlie Manuel wears a World Series championship ring, but he also led the 1992 Colorado Springs Sky Sox to the Pacific Coast League title. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Johnson Grateful for Opportunity to Play Baseball]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090429&amp;content_id=573222&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:32:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090429&amp;content_id=573222&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Growing up in Pleasant Grove,  Alabama, Sky Sox starting pitcher, Alan Johnson began  playing baseball at the young age of four.  While coming into his own  as a ball player he developed an admiration for two outstanding pitchers in Sandy Koufax and Greg Maddux. Not a bad duo of guys to look up to.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Growing up in Pleasant Grove,  Alabama, Sky Sox starting pitcher, Alan Johnson began  playing baseball at the young age of four.  While coming into his own  as a ball player he developed an admiration for two outstanding pitchers in Sandy Koufax and Greg Maddux. Not a bad duo of guys to look up to.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Andrew Woerpel</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Matt Daley Called Up by the Rockies]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090422&amp;content_id=568268&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:06:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090422&amp;content_id=568268&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[DENVER -The Colorado Rockies announced today that left-handed pitcher Franklin Morales has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain. To take his place on the active roster, the club has selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Matt Daley. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Taylor Buchholz was transferred to the 60-day disabled list in order to make room for Daley on the 40-man roster. Daley (#31) will be in uniform for today&#39;s Rockies vs. Diamondbacks game at Chase Field.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[DENVER -The Colorado Rockies announced today that left-handed pitcher Franklin Morales has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain. To take his place on the active roster, the club has selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Matt Daley. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Taylor Buchholz was transferred to the 60-day disabled list in order to make room for Daley on the 40-man roster. Daley (#31) will be in uniform for today's Rockies vs. Diamondbacks game at Chase Field.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Springs Sky Sox Blog]]></title><link>http://coloradospringsskysox.mlblogs.com/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:38:34 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://coloradospringsskysox.mlblogs.com/</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Dwight Hall named PCL Director of Baseball Operations]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090319&amp;content_id=526782&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:08:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090319&amp;content_id=526782&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The Pacific Coast League has named Dwight Hall its new Director of Baseball Operations, the League announced today.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Pacific Coast League has named Dwight Hall its new Director of Baseball Operations, the League announced today.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Announce National Anthem Tryouts]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090317&amp;content_id=525488&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:38:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090317&amp;content_id=525488&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Springs Sky Sox will be hosting vocalist auditions for the 2009 season on Sunday, March 29th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Security Service Field. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Colorado Springs Sky Sox will be hosting vocalist auditions for the 2009 season on Sunday, March 29th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Security Service Field. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[2009 Sports Corp Baseball Luncheon]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090116&amp;content_id=496655&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:59:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090116&amp;content_id=496655&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Welcome the 2009 Colorado Springs Sky Sox players and staff just two days before the home opener with Las Vegas at Security Service Field. Meet the players, enjoy a guest speaker, and win special door prizes as the Sports Corp salutes the season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome the 2009 Colorado Springs Sky Sox players and staff just two days before the home opener with Las Vegas at Security Service Field. Meet the players, enjoy a guest speaker, and win special door prizes as the Sports Corp salutes the season.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wimberly Traded for Murton]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090212&amp;content_id=508587&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:58:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090212&amp;content_id=508587&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Rockies acquired outfielder Matt Murton from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor league infielder Corey Wimberly on Wednesday, February 4th.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Colorado Rockies acquired outfielder Matt Murton from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor league infielder Corey Wimberly on Wednesday, February 4th.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Andrew Woerpel</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA['Dragon Slayer' Returns]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090205&amp;content_id=505895&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:04:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090205&amp;content_id=505895&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Josh Fogg, the man Colorado Rockies fans so affectionately loved during the team&#39;s miraculous run to the World Series during the 2007 season, is back. Dubbed the &#39;Dragon Slayer&#39; for his performances against some of the best pitchers in MLB, Fogg and the Rockies agreed to a minor league contract along with an invite to spring training on Monday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Josh Fogg, the man Colorado Rockies fans so affectionately loved during the team's miraculous run to the World Series during the 2007 season, is back. Dubbed the 'Dragon Slayer' for his performances against some of the best pitchers in MLB, Fogg and the Rockies agreed to a minor league contract along with an invite to spring training on Monday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Looking ahead to the Future]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090129&amp;content_id=502787&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:37:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090129&amp;content_id=502787&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Counting down the days till spring training, the entire Rockies organization has something to get very excited about; it&#39;s top young prospects. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Counting down the days till spring training, the entire Rockies organization has something to get very excited about; it's top young prospects. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Andrew Woerpel</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[With A New Season Comes New Events]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090121&amp;content_id=498736&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:19:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090121&amp;content_id=498736&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[With the 2009 season on the brink, the Sky Sox are introducing several new components to the season including a new Logo, new events and promotions. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With the 2009 season on the brink, the Sky Sox are introducing several new components to the season including a new Logo, new events and promotions. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox for the Holidays!]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081218&amp;content_id=488476&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:39:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081218&amp;content_id=488476&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The Sky Sox Community Relations Department, and everyone&#39;s favorite mascot Sox The Fox have been very active this holiday season.  The spirit of community strength and generosity is extremely strong in Colorado Springs, and the Sky Sox have been front and center as we march towards the holidays.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Sky Sox Community Relations Department, and everyone's favorite mascot Sox The Fox have been very active this holiday season.  The spirit of community strength and generosity is extremely strong in Colorado Springs, and the Sky Sox have been front and center as we march towards the holidays.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Mourn Loss of Chip Dreamer]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081203&amp;content_id=484883&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:33:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081203&amp;content_id=484883&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Chip Dreamer passed away peacefully on November 22 after a long and valiant battle against melanoma.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chip Dreamer passed away peacefully on November 22 after a long and valiant battle against melanoma.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Baseball University]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081117&amp;content_id=481194&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:11:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081117&amp;content_id=481194&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[On Monday, November 3rd, a group of more than 30 students from Gold Camp Elementary School were treated to a brand new program at Security Service Field.  Though the staff has been giving tours of the facility for years, this new program gives guests a real baseball experience in the off-season. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[On Monday, November 3rd, a group of more than 30 students from Gold Camp Elementary School were treated to a brand new program at Security Service Field.  Though the staff has been giving tours of the facility for years, this new program gives guests a real baseball experience in the off-season. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Unveil New Brand Identity]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081022&amp;content_id=470278&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:28:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081022&amp;content_id=470278&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[In a press conference held today at Security Service Field, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox unveiled the team&#39;s new brand identity system which includes newly designed logos, colors and uniforms. The new designs feature the patriotic colors of red, white and blue and the new primary logo for the team is based around Pikes Peak, the landmark mountain of Colorado Springs. The graphic work for the brand identity was designed by Dan Simon of Studio Simon in Louisville, KY.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In a press conference held today at Security Service Field, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox unveiled the team's new brand identity system which includes newly designed logos, colors and uniforms. The new designs feature the patriotic colors of red, white and blue and the new primary logo for the team is based around Pikes Peak, the landmark mountain of Colorado Springs. The graphic work for the brand identity was designed by Dan Simon of Studio Simon in Louisville, KY.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[2008 Year in Review]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080923&amp;content_id=459803&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:19:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080923&amp;content_id=459803&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The 2008 Sky Sox baseball season was one of the most successful in the organizations 21-year history. With the largest capital improvements in the franchise&#39;s history completed, over eight and a half million dollars invested in total, the Sky Sox enjoyed tremendous support from the fans of Colorado Springs and had some amazing moments on and off the field.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2008 Sky Sox baseball season was one of the most successful in the organizations 21-year history. With the largest capital improvements in the franchise's history completed, over eight and a half million dollars invested in total, the Sky Sox enjoyed tremendous support from the fans of Colorado Springs and had some amazing moments on and off the field.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Last Game - Sox Win Season Finale, 5-3]]></title><link>http://coloradosprings.skysox.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t551&amp;t=g_box&amp;gid=2008_09_01_cspaaa_lvgaaa_1</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:54:42 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://coloradosprings.skysox.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t551&amp;t=g_box&amp;gid=2008_09_01_cspaaa_lvgaaa_1</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[USA Baseball Wins Olympic Bronze]]></title><link>http://www.nbcolympics.com/baseball/news/newsid=249650.html#bronzed+history+u+s+gets+medal</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:07:08 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.nbcolympics.com/baseball/news/newsid=249650.html#bronzed+history+u+s+gets+medal</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Koshansky Hits for the Cycle, Again]]></title><link>http://coloradosprings.skysox.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080813&amp;content_id=445156&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:54:40 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://coloradosprings.skysox.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080813&amp;content_id=445156&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Have Heart]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080721&amp;content_id=435414&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:27:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080721&amp;content_id=435414&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, August 12, as the Sky Sox prepare to take on the Tucson Sidewinders, the Penrose St. Francis Blood Bank will have their Blood Vessel Mobile Unit at the ballpark from 5PM-8PM.  Help save the life of a mother, father, sister, brother, child or soldier. Penrose St. Francis not only uses the blood for people who are hurt or sick, but they give some of the blood obtained to the Air Force Academy.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[On Tuesday, August 12, as the Sky Sox prepare to take on the Tucson Sidewinders, the Penrose St. Francis Blood Bank will have their Blood Vessel Mobile Unit at the ballpark from 5PM-8PM.  Help save the life of a mother, father, sister, brother, child or soldier. Penrose St. Francis not only uses the blood for people who are hurt or sick, but they give some of the blood obtained to the Air Force Academy.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Behind the Mic]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080710&amp;content_id=430680&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:46:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080710&amp;content_id=430680&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Bottom of the ninth. Two outs. Runners on first and second. The two teams are tied in the fifth and deciding game of the Pacific Coast League Championship Series.
The situation is no different than the one kids outline in their minds as children; the one that they spend hours imagining while playing baseball with their friends at the local field.
Dan Karcher with the call.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bottom of the ninth. Two outs. Runners on first and second. The two teams are tied in the fifth and deciding game of the Pacific Coast League Championship Series.
The situation is no different than the one kids outline in their minds as children; the one that they spend hours imagining while playing baseball with their friends at the local field.
Dan Karcher with the call.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Purple Reigns As Sky Sox Take Second Game In a Row Against Fresno, 8-2]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080623&amp;content_id=421968&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:18:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080623&amp;content_id=421968&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[It may have rained two-out RBI during Colorado Springs 8-2 victory over Fresno, but purple reigned supreme throughout Security Service Field as the Sky Sox players donned purple jerseys Sunday in support of the American Cancer Society&#39;s Relay For Life week.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It may have rained two-out RBI during Colorado Springs 8-2 victory over Fresno, but purple reigned supreme throughout Security Service Field as the Sky Sox players donned purple jerseys Sunday in support of the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life week.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Reynolds: A student of the game, in the classroom]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080605&amp;content_id=409718&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:49:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080605&amp;content_id=409718&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[When it&#39;s all said and done, Rockies rookie pitcher Greg Reynolds might have John Mayberry Jr. to thank.
If not for Mayberry&#39;s decision, Reynolds, a Stanford committee in 2003, might have gone higher than the 41st round and forgone his college eligibility.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[When it's all said and done, Rockies rookie pitcher Greg Reynolds might have John Mayberry Jr. to thank.
If not for Mayberry's decision, Reynolds, a Stanford committee in 2003, might have gone higher than the 41st round and forgone his college eligibility.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rai Henniger Update - ESPN.com Article]]></title><link>http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3391154</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 17:04:04 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3391154</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Reading Program Continues to Be a Success]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080410&amp;content_id=383139&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:29:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080410&amp;content_id=383139&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The Sky Sox reading program has continued to grow in its second year in Colorado Springs, and local schools are taking notice.  The program, originally instituted to give students the opportunity to earn incentive based tickets, has also blossomed into full fledged community events]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Sky Sox reading program has continued to grow in its second year in Colorado Springs, and local schools are taking notice.  The program, originally instituted to give students the opportunity to earn incentive based tickets, has also blossomed into full fledged community events]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Announce Opening Day Roster]]></title><link>http://coloradosprings.skysox.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ros&amp;cid=551&amp;stn=true&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:54:16 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://coloradosprings.skysox.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ros&amp;cid=551&amp;stn=true&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rene Lachemann: Living the dream, continued]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080402&amp;content_id=379209&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:56:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080402&amp;content_id=379209&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Baseball executives tend to take notice when coaches work for winning teams. And that&#39;s exactly what was happening to Rene Lachemann. The more the Athletics won, the more notice he was garnering for managerial openings.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Baseball executives tend to take notice when coaches work for winning teams. And that's exactly what was happening to Rene Lachemann. The more the Athletics won, the more notice he was garnering for managerial openings.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[April 15 Sports Corp "Meet The Sky Sox" Luncheon]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080311&amp;content_id=356930&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:31:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080311&amp;content_id=356930&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[A special tribute to the late Bob Howsam, who was instrumental in bringing Major League Baseball to Colorado, as well as founding the Denver Broncos, will be featured on April 15 at the Sports Corp&#39;s annual baseball luncheon in Colorado Springs.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A special tribute to the late Bob Howsam, who was instrumental in bringing Major League Baseball to Colorado, as well as founding the Denver Broncos, will be featured on April 15 at the Sports Corp's annual baseball luncheon in Colorado Springs.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rene Lachemann: Living the dream]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080305&amp;content_id=354608&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:05:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080305&amp;content_id=354608&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[In 1965, he was just a rookie enjoying his first months in the Major Leagues. He had already checked off a few Major League firsts with one swing of the bat, knocking a pinch-hit home run off the White Sox&#39;s Gary Peters for his first Major League hit a few weeks earlier. But now, he had a big first in front of him, his first time facing the team he idolized as a child, the New York Yankees.
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 1965, he was just a rookie enjoying his first months in the Major Leagues. He had already checked off a few Major League firsts with one swing of the bat, knocking a pinch-hit home run off the White Sox's Gary Peters for his first Major League hit a few weeks earlier. But now, he had a big first in front of him, his first time facing the team he idolized as a child, the New York Yankees.
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Aid in Red Cross Events]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080229&amp;content_id=352917&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:17:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080229&amp;content_id=352917&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Culver&#39;s Restaurant of Colorado Springs, led by General Manager Adam Sauer, and Paul Koch of The American Red Cross have partnered up to host several events in 2008.  The partnership hosted their first event, a blood drive, this week, and will host another event where Culver&#39;s donates a percentage of their day&#39;s sales to the Red Cross.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Culver's Restaurant of Colorado Springs, led by General Manager Adam Sauer, and Paul Koch of The American Red Cross have partnered up to host several events in 2008.  The partnership hosted their first event, a blood drive, this week, and will host another event where Culver's donates a percentage of their day's sales to the Red Cross.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[2008 Sky Sox Job Fair this Saturday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080227&amp;content_id=351982&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:58:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080227&amp;content_id=351982&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Are you a fun-loving, customer service oriented individual? Are you looking for a new way to spend you summer? Then come check out the Sky Sox Job Fair Saturday March 15th and Saturday March 22nd from 9:30am - 1:00pm.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you a fun-loving, customer service oriented individual? Are you looking for a new way to spend you summer? Then come check out the Sky Sox Job Fair Saturday March 15th and Saturday March 22nd from 9:30am - 1:00pm.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Visit Their Biggest Fan]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080220&amp;content_id=349858&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:47:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080220&amp;content_id=349858&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Dorothy Hutchinson selected her Sky Sox season ticket before the stadium that the team now calls home was even built.  In 1988, while Security Service field was still an empty field, Dorothy, &quot;Dot,&quot; as she likes to be called, was jumping out of her shoes looking at where her home town would now host a professional baseball team.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dorothy Hutchinson selected her Sky Sox season ticket before the stadium that the team now calls home was even built.  In 1988, while Security Service field was still an empty field, Dorothy, "Dot," as she likes to be called, was jumping out of her shoes looking at where her home town would now host a professional baseball team.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Speaker's Bureau]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080208&amp;content_id=346043&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:19:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080208&amp;content_id=346043&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a guest speaker to add a spark to your event or meeting? Want an exciting speaker for a price anyone can afford? Then Sky Sox Baseball Club&#39;s Speakers Bureau is the perfect for you! ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you looking for a guest speaker to add a spark to your event or meeting? Want an exciting speaker for a price anyone can afford? Then Sky Sox Baseball Club's Speakers Bureau is the perfect for you! ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Community Schedule]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080130&amp;content_id=343218&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080130&amp;content_id=343218&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Springs Sky Sox Community Relations staff is very active this month, bringing the excitement of baseball to the city. The department focuses on bringing a fun attitude and awareness about the top affiliate for the Colorado Rockies wherever they go.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Colorado Springs Sky Sox Community Relations staff is very active this month, bringing the excitement of baseball to the city. The department focuses on bringing a fun attitude and awareness about the top affiliate for the Colorado Rockies wherever they go.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Springs Great Goose Gossage Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080108&amp;content_id=2341502&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:56:15 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080108&amp;content_id=2341502&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Baseball America Announces Rockies Top 10 Prospects]]></title><link>http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/265327.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:25:37 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/265327.html</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rockies Named Baseball America Organization of the Year]]></title><link>http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/majors/features/265315.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:55:46 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/majors/features/265315.html</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Jayson Nix Helps Team USA Win World Cup]]></title><link>http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=665</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:20:01 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=665</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox' Henniger on Road to Recovery]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071116&amp;content_id=323582&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:06:26 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071116&amp;content_id=323582&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Cook Up Support for March of Dimes]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071108&amp;content_id=320771&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:59:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071108&amp;content_id=320771&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Sox the Fox, the Sky Sox beloved mascot, and Sky Sox Executive Chef Anthony Bujak joined several of the area&#39;s top chefs at Cheyenne Mountain Resort for an evening of delicious food in support of the March of Dimes Signature
Chef event.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sox the Fox, the Sky Sox beloved mascot, and Sky Sox Executive Chef Anthony Bujak joined several of the area's top chefs at Cheyenne Mountain Resort for an evening of delicious food in support of the March of Dimes Signature
Chef event.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Carney Lansford Named New Hitting Coach with San Francisco]]></title><link>http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_7341637</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:17:43 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_7341637</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Seth Smith Playing his Part on "Destiny's Team"]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071017&amp;content_id=311246&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:04:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071017&amp;content_id=311246&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[What a season it&#39;s been for Seth Smith. The Rockies outfielder started the 2007 campaign at Security Service Field as an up-and-coming prospect for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[What a season it's been for Seth Smith. The Rockies outfielder started the 2007 campaign at Security Service Field as an up-and-coming prospect for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[2007 Year in Review]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071011&amp;content_id=310217&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:57:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071011&amp;content_id=310217&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The 2007 Sky Sox baseball season
was one of the most successful in the organizations 20-year history. With the
largest capital improvements in the franchise&#39;s history completed, close to eight million dollars invested in total, the Sky Sox enjoyed tremendous support from the fans of Colorado Springs and had some amazing moments on and of the field.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2007 Sky Sox baseball season
was one of the most successful in the organizations 20-year history. With the
largest capital improvements in the franchise's history completed, close to eight million dollars invested in total, the Sky Sox enjoyed tremendous support from the fans of Colorado Springs and had some amazing moments on and of the field.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox 6, Tacoma 4 - 9/2]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t551&amp;gid=2007_09_02_cspaaa_tacaaa_1&amp;cid=551&amp;t=g_box</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 09:33:06 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t551&amp;gid=2007_09_02_cspaaa_tacaaa_1&amp;cid=551&amp;t=g_box</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Life in the Minors]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070829&amp;content_id=296396&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:32:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070829&amp;content_id=296396&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Minor League Baseball is where lifelong dreams can be fulfilled or failed. There is no exact timeline for how long a player will be in the lower systems and struggle to prove their worth is constant...an endless audition. But, it can&#39;t it all bad. They play baseball everyday...for a living.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Minor League Baseball is where lifelong dreams can be fulfilled or failed. There is no exact timeline for how long a player will be in the lower systems and struggle to prove their worth is constant...an endless audition. But, it can't it all bad. They play baseball everyday...for a living.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Lindsey Korsick</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Set A New Single-Season Attendance Record]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070827&amp;content_id=295389&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:52:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070827&amp;content_id=295389&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Springs
Sky Sox Baseball Club welcomed 6,350 fans through the gates today for their
afternoon contest against the Salt Lake Bees and in the process set a new
franchise single-season attendance record. The season total finished at 274,408
breaking the old record of 269,904 set back in 2001.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Colorado Springs
Sky Sox Baseball Club welcomed 6,350 fans through the gates today for their
afternoon contest against the Salt Lake Bees and in the process set a new
franchise single-season attendance record. The season total finished at 274,408
breaking the old record of 269,904 set back in 2001.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Auction Items List]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/page.jsp?ymd=20070824&amp;content_id=294064&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:15:47 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/page.jsp?ymd=20070824&amp;content_id=294064&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs Fan Wins National 'Take Me Fishing' Sweepstakes And Heads For Home With Triton Bass Boat]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070820&amp;content_id=292167&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:56:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070820&amp;content_id=292167&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The winner of the national Take Me
Fishing&trade; baseball sweepstakes is George Hans of Ankeny, Iowa, who beat
out all of the other Triple-A fans from 27 teams to take home the grand prize.
Hans, 74, was presented with a fully equipped, 17-foot Triton bass boat and
trailer when he took to the field with his wife, &ldquo;Vel,&rdquo; during
Saturday&rsquo;s game at   Principal 
  Park  .    
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The winner of the national Take Me
Fishing™ baseball sweepstakes is George Hans of Ankeny, Iowa, who beat
out all of the other Triple-A fans from 27 teams to take home the grand prize.
Hans, 74, was presented with a fully equipped, 17-foot Triton bass boat and
trailer when he took to the field with his wife, “Vel,” during
Saturday’s game at   Principal 
  Park  .    
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Announce Rai Henniger Day ]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070817&amp;content_id=290892&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:10:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070817&amp;content_id=290892&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Springs Sky
Sox are very happy to announce that Sunday, August 26 will be Rai Henniger Day
at Security Service Field.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Colorado Springs Sky
Sox are very happy to announce that Sunday, August 26 will be Rai Henniger Day
at Security Service Field.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Minors to Majors - Brad Hawpe]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070814&amp;content_id=289354&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:21:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070814&amp;content_id=289354&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[During the last few years, the Colorado Rockies have made it their top priority to develop their team with players they have drafted.  Four of their starters were drafted by the Rockies and made stops in Colorado Springs on their way to the big leagues.  Todd Helton, Garret Atkins, and Matt Holliday get most of the attention of the four former Sky Sox players but it&#39;s the fourth, Brad Hawpe, who has quietly put together impressive numbers the past three seasons in Denver.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[During the last few years, the Colorado Rockies have made it their top priority to develop their team with players they have drafted.  Four of their starters were drafted by the Rockies and made stops in Colorado Springs on their way to the big leagues.  Todd Helton, Garret Atkins, and Matt Holliday get most of the attention of the four former Sky Sox players but it's the fourth, Brad Hawpe, who has quietly put together impressive numbers the past three seasons in Denver.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Player Profile - Seth Smith]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070726&amp;content_id=280402&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:22:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070726&amp;content_id=280402&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[One could say the Manning brothers put Todd Helton and Seth Smith out of the football business, but that isn&#39;t all bad for the Colorado Rockies organization.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[One could say the Manning brothers put Todd Helton and Seth Smith out of the football business, but that isn't all bad for the Colorado Rockies organization.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Lindsey Korsick</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Drillers coach struck by foul ball, killed]]></title><link>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070722&amp;content_id=278523&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:18:34 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070722&amp;content_id=278523&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Mike DeJean - Buck Commander]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070630&amp;content_id=268243&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:43:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070630&amp;content_id=268243&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Mike DeJean is working on a project that will give the public a look inside the life of professional baseball players. He said he wants people to get a glimpse of their real-life personalities. His project takes people away from the baseball player&#39;s ballpark personas and spotlights the wild.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Mike DeJean is working on a project that will give the public a look inside the life of professional baseball players. He said he wants people to get a glimpse of their real-life personalities. His project takes people away from the baseball player's ballpark personas and spotlights the wild.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Lindsey Korsick</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Ian Stewart Heads to Futures Game]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070630&amp;content_id=268236&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:31:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070630&amp;content_id=268236&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Colorado Springs Sky Sox third baseman Ian Stewart was named to the United States roster for the 2007 XM All-Star Futures Game last week.  The game puts top minor-league prospects from the United States against their counterparts from all over the world.  This years game will be played in San Francisco on All-Star Sunday and will be broadcast live at 2 p.m. MT on ESPN2.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Colorado Springs Sky Sox third baseman Ian Stewart was named to the United States roster for the 2007 XM All-Star Futures Game last week.  The game puts top minor-league prospects from the United States against their counterparts from all over the world.  This years game will be played in San Francisco on All-Star Sunday and will be broadcast live at 2 p.m. MT on ESPN2.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>John Meyer</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Brad Mills - Where Are They Now?]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070621&amp;content_id=263031&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:11:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070621&amp;content_id=263031&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[It&#39;s never an easy task for a new manager to replace a legend in the game of baseball.  The Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers went through rough stretches after Bill Russell and Buddy Bell replaced former legendary managers Tommy Lasorda and Sparky Anderson after they retired from baseball in the 1990&#39;s.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's never an easy task for a new manager to replace a legend in the game of baseball.  The Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers went through rough stretches after Bill Russell and Buddy Bell replaced former legendary managers Tommy Lasorda and Sparky Anderson after they retired from baseball in the 1990's.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>John Meyers</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rai Henniger Update]]></title><link>http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_5571267,00.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:49:28 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_5571267,00.html</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Bat Boy Cameron Kruse Invents Baseball Deglosser]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070607&amp;content_id=254277&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:59:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070607&amp;content_id=254277&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Baseball doesn&#39;t change often. It always has three bases and a home base shaped like a house. There is one player trying to hit the ball where the other nine players aren&#39;t. A pre-game standard has always been for baseballs to be treated to a mudded massage before each ball game, but Cameron Kruse&#39;s baseball deglosser could put an end to the manual pre-game treatment.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Baseball doesn't change often. It always has three bases and a home base shaped like a house. There is one player trying to hit the ball where the other nine players aren't. A pre-game standard has always been for baseballs to be treated to a mudded massage before each ball game, but Cameron Kruse's baseball deglosser could put an end to the manual pre-game treatment.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Lindsey Korsick</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Feature Story: Carney Lansford]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070524&amp;content_id=247992&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 12:31:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070524&amp;content_id=247992&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[In the hours before a Colorado Spring Sky Sox home game, Carney Lansford is in the batting cages coaching young, professional hitters on their swing. He isn&#39;t just coaching with learned mechanics and procedures, he is coaching with experience. These players are taking advice from a coach who once hit three consecutive home runs in a game.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In the hours before a Colorado Spring Sky Sox home game, Carney Lansford is in the batting cages coaching young, professional hitters on their swing. He isn't just coaching with learned mechanics and procedures, he is coaching with experience. These players are taking advice from a coach who once hit three consecutive home runs in a game.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Winning Streak Gets Sky Sox Back in the Race]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070524&amp;content_id=247991&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 12:25:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070524&amp;content_id=247991&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[All good things must eventually come to an end.  For the Colorado Springs Sky Sox it was their seven-game winning streak that ended last week against the Memphis Redbirds.  The streak began May 7 in Portland and when it was over the Sky Sox had defeated three teams from two different Pacific Coast League divisions for their longest winning streak since the 2005.  The winning streak helped the Sky Sox climb out of last place in the PCL Pacific Division and move into second place behind the Salt Lake Bees.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[All good things must eventually come to an end.  For the Colorado Springs Sky Sox it was their seven-game winning streak that ended last week against the Memphis Redbirds.  The streak began May 7 in Portland and when it was over the Sky Sox had defeated three teams from two different Pacific Coast League divisions for their longest winning streak since the 2005.  The winning streak helped the Sky Sox climb out of last place in the PCL Pacific Division and move into second place behind the Salt Lake Bees.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rai Henniger Family Fund established]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070518&amp;content_id=245385&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 13:20:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070518&amp;content_id=245385&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Rai Henniger, Senior Vice President of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, is currently undergoing treatment at Denver Health Medical Center after suffering traumatic injuries in a pyrotechnic accident while setting up for a recent Sky Sox baseball game.

His condition is serious.  He sustained major facial and head injuries that will require many months of medical care, restorative surgeries and therapy. He is aware of his surroundings and able to communicate by squeezing the hand of his family and caretakers.
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rai Henniger, Senior Vice President of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, is currently undergoing treatment at Denver Health Medical Center after suffering traumatic injuries in a pyrotechnic accident while setting up for a recent Sky Sox baseball game.

His condition is serious.  He sustained major facial and head injuries that will require many months of medical care, restorative surgeries and therapy. He is aware of his surroundings and able to communicate by squeezing the hand of his family and caretakers.
]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Tie Franchise Record with Six Double Plays]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070504&amp;content_id=237841&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 12:55:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070504&amp;content_id=237841&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[TACOMA, WA - Everything seemed to go right for the Sky Sox on the evening of May 3rd. Colorado Springs took out their recent frustrations on the Tacoma Rainiers as they dismantled their opponent with a 12-1 thumping. As impressive as the offensive output was, it was the defense that made the biggest noise of the evening.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[TACOMA, WA - Everything seemed to go right for the Sky Sox on the evening of May 3rd. Colorado Springs took out their recent frustrations on the Tacoma Rainiers as they dismantled their opponent with a 12-1 thumping. As impressive as the offensive output was, it was the defense that made the biggest noise of the evening.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Two Sky Sox Hurlers Get the Call]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070430&amp;content_id=235798&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 14:52:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070430&amp;content_id=235798&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The Colorado Rockies announced that they have recalled RHP Denny Bautista and purchased the contract of RHP Alberto Arias. Both relievers started the season with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and have been veyr effective out of the bullpen.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The Colorado Rockies announced that they have recalled RHP Denny Bautista and purchased the contract of RHP Alberto Arias. Both relievers started the season with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and have been veyr effective out of the bullpen.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rockies Make Several Moves that Affect the Sky Sox]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070423&amp;content_id=230548&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:12:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070423&amp;content_id=230548&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Over the past several days, the Rockies have announced several roster moves that have affected the Sky Sox.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Over the past several days, the Rockies have announced several roster moves that have affected the Sky Sox.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rockies Call-Up Barmes &amp; McClellan]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070417&amp;content_id=209500&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:10:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070417&amp;content_id=209500&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The Colorado Rockies have made a couple of roster moves in the past few days that have affected the Sky Sox roster. Infielder Clint Barmes and right-handed reliever Zach McClellan have both been called up to the Rockies to replace players who have been put on the disabled list.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The Colorado Rockies have made a couple of roster moves in the past few days that have affected the Sky Sox roster. Infielder Clint Barmes and right-handed reliever Zach McClellan have both been called up to the Rockies to replace players who have been put on the disabled list.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Former Sky Sox Pitcher Jose Acevedo Crashes Motorcycle]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070216&amp;content_id=178600&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:49:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070216&amp;content_id=178600&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Associated Press

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jose Acevedo broke four ribs and his collarbone Friday in a motorcycle accident and is expected to miss the entire season, his Dominican winter league team said.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Associated Press

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jose Acevedo broke four ribs and his collarbone Friday in a motorcycle accident and is expected to miss the entire season, his Dominican winter league team said.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Announce 2007 Coaching Staff]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070103&amp;content_id=150432&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 18:31:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070103&amp;content_id=150432&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The Colorado Springs Sky Sox have announced their coaching staff for the 2007 campaign. Joining the Sky Sox will be new hitting coach and former big leaguer Carney Lansford. He will join a staff that returns manager Tom Runnells, a native of Greeley, CO, pitching coach Chuck Kniffin, a resident of Florissant, CO and trainer Heath Townsend. Lansford replaces Alan Cockrell who has named as the Rockies new hitting coach at the end of last season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The Colorado Springs Sky Sox have announced their coaching staff for the 2007 campaign. Joining the Sky Sox will be new hitting coach and former big leaguer Carney Lansford. He will join a staff that returns manager Tom Runnells, a native of Greeley, CO, pitching coach Chuck Kniffin, a resident of Florissant, CO and trainer Heath Townsend. Lansford replaces Alan Cockrell who has named as the Rockies new hitting coach at the end of last season.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Where Have Former Sky Sox Players Signed for 2007?]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070103&amp;content_id=150365&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 11:51:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070103&amp;content_id=150365&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[2006 Sky Sox players who have signed with or been acquired by other teams for the 2007 season. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2006 Sky Sox players who have signed with or been acquired by other teams for the 2007 season. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox Hall of Famer and Hitting Coach Named Rockies New Hitting Coach]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061107&amp;content_id=142725&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:19:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061107&amp;content_id=142725&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[DENVER - The Colorado Rockies have announced two additions to the major league coaching staff.  Alan Cockrell, a part of the organization for the last nine years, was named the club&#39;s hitting coach.  Former big league outfielder Glenallen Hill, a three-year member of the Rockies minor league coaching staff, was selected as the team&#39;s first base coach.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[DENVER - The Colorado Rockies have announced two additions to the major league coaching staff.  Alan Cockrell, a part of the organization for the last nine years, was named the club's hitting coach.  Former big league outfielder Glenallen Hill, a three-year member of the Rockies minor league coaching staff, was selected as the team's first base coach.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sox 2006 Season Review]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061101&amp;content_id=141572&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:17:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061101&amp;content_id=141572&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[The 2006 Sky Sox baseball season was one of the most successful in the organizations 19-year history. With the largest capital improvements in the franchise&#39;s history completed, close to seven million dollars invested in total, the Sky Sox enjoyed tremendous support from the fans of Colorado Springs and had some amazing moments on and of the field.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2006 Sky Sox baseball season was one of the most successful in the organizations 19-year history. With the largest capital improvements in the franchise's history completed, close to seven million dollars invested in total, the Sky Sox enjoyed tremendous support from the fans of Colorado Springs and had some amazing moments on and of the field.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Security Service Field: Context Matters]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060711&amp;content_id=104479&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2006 12:33:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060711&amp;content_id=104479&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[ ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>By Dan Fox,  Baseball Prospectus </dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Stats: Sky Sox by the Numbers]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060531&amp;content_id=86048&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2006 17:51:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060531&amp;content_id=86048&amp;vkey=news_t551&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t551</guid><description><![CDATA[Baseball, perhaps more than any other game, values the keeping and analyzing of statistics. Numbers like 755, 56, and 61* are more than just digits; they are icons of achievement (Hank Aaron&#39;s career home run record, Joe DiMaggio&#39;s hitting streak, and Roger Maris&#39; single-season home run total, respectively).]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Baseball, perhaps more than any other game, values the keeping and analyzing of statistics. Numbers like 755, 56, and 61* are more than just digits; they are icons of achievement (Hank Aaron's career home run record, Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak, and Roger Maris' single-season home run total, respectively).]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Claus</dc:creator>
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