curtis granderson

Curtis Granderson of the Detroit Tigers became just the sixth player in baseball history to hit at least 20 doubles, triples, and home runs in the same season

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On September 7, 2007, Curtis Granderson of the Detroit Tigers became just the sixth player in baseball history to hit at least 20 doubles, triples, and home runs in the same season. Granderson slugged his 20th homer in the seventh inning against the Mariners at Comerica Park. He will be joined by the Phillies’ Jimmy


Dave Littlefield is dismissed as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Littlefield’s tenure is noted for the team’s continued run of losing records. Poor moves this year included the first-round selection of Danny Moskosand a trade for Matt Morris, saddling the team with a large salary and unproductive pitcher. These actions led to a public call for Littlefield’s firing.

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Dave Littlefield is dismissed as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Littlefield’s tenure is noted for the team’s continued run of losing records. Poor moves this year included the first-round selection of Danny Moskosand a trade for Matt Morris, saddling the team with a large salary and unproductive pitcher. These actions led to a public call for Littlefield’s firing.