D12: Sparky and the ‘84 Tigers remember their old magic

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September 29, 2009

Welcome to ‘Duk’s Dozen, a streamlined selection of 12
morning-fresh links and items to start your baseball
day. It welcomes your email submissions or Twitter tips.

1. Monday’s rain didn’t prevent the ‘84 Tigers from enjoying time with Sparky Anderson. MLB.com
2. Ian Casselberry thinks Detroit should retire Sparky’s number before it’s too late. Bless You Boys
3. Remember: There’s a double shot of Twins-Tigers today, starting at 12 ET. Free Press
4. The Nationals have clinched victory in the Bryce Harper sweepstakes. Nats Enquirer
5. Should the Red Sox’s recent run have fans worried? Bottom Line Sox
6. Maybe so. Boston glimpses life without Josh Beckett (notes), doesn’t like what it sees. Red Sox Monster
7. John Russell’s reasoning for lifting Zach Duke (notes) with two outs in the ninth was an all-timer. JoePo
8. Having clinched the AL East, the Yankees turn their attention to the playoff roster. NYT
9. Is Luke Hochevar (notes) the next Chris Carpenter (notes)? Or the next Adam Eaton (notes)? BallStar
10. Pat Burrell (notes) is the latest player rumored to be swapped for Milton Bradley (notes). DRaysBay
11. Are the Dodgers waiting to clinch until Vin Scully’s back on the mike? LA Times
12. Who’s up for a nice cool glass of Robin Yount lemonade? Babes Love Baseball