Cal Ripken, Jr.
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I can remember the time I did strike out ... It was junior year and it was in the state tournament, and I came back to the bench and everybody thought something was wrong with me. I guess that was the only time, though. I just tried to put the bat on the ball and put a little pressure on the defense. I guess it was working.
I think this will happen when it needs to happen, and I think it will work itself out ... Can we win (in Minnesota)? Yes, I think so. And that’s ultimately what I would like to do.
We're going to do everything we can to keep him as a Minnesota Twin
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Mauer wins AL MVP; Teixeira second, Jeter third
...extension, and his agent, Ron Shapiro, secured long-term deals for eventual Hall of Famers Kirby Puckett (Twins) and Cal Ripken , Jr. (Orioles) with their first clubs. Shapiro once authored a book titled, "The Power of Nice: How to Negotiate So Everyone Wins... |more
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MVP Mauer would be intriguing for Yanks
...every opportunity for the local boy to stay home. Two of Shapiro’s most high-profile clients were Kirby Puckett and Cal Ripken, both of whom played their entire careers with one team. “I think this will happen when it needs to happen, and I think it will work... |more
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Twins have MVP catcher, but will they keep him?
...a market for other young stars. And though Shapiro is the same agent who helped keep Kirby Puckett with the Twins and Cal Ripken Jr. with the Orioles, he also negotiated a strong deal for Mauer in February, 2007. That contract is viewed throughout the industry... |more
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While Mauer grabs MVP, Twins need to keep hold of Joe
...relevant in one important area today: Mauer retains as his agent Ron Shapiro, the same man who represented Puckett and Cal Ripken. Each of those players, of course, became iconic, one-team players. Nevertheless, in jittery Minnesota, where they've watched... |more
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Mauer wins AL MVP; Teixeira second, Jeter third
...extension, and his agent, Ron Shapiro, secured long-term deals for eventual Hall of Famers Kirby Puckett (Twins) and Cal Ripken , Jr. (Orioles) with their first clubs. Shapiro once authored a book titled, "The Power of Nice: How to Negotiate So Everyone Wins... |more
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Over 500 Coats Collected in Support of Coats for Kids
...autographed baseballs from Atlanta Braves Brian McCann and Tim Hudson, autographed memorabilia from baseball greats Cal Ripken, Jr. and Jim Palmer, ticket packages to the Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal 400 and Nationwide Series at Richmond International Raceway,... |more
