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Articles in July, 2008 issue of Baseball Digest

• A legal catch governed by three criteria
  by Rich Marazzi
• Justin Upton primed to make a big splash in the majors: with skills that far exceed his inexperience at the major league level. Arizona's rookie outfielder will only get better
  by Chris Jenkins
• After 35 years, designated hitter debate still heated: first used in the American League in 1973 on a trial basis, the rule continues to separate the two leagues
  by Jack O'Connell
• Baseball profile: Scott Kazmir—Pitcher, Tampa Bay Rays
  by Rick Sorci
• Not as prevalent in major leagues as they once were in the past
  by George Vass
• Pittsburgh's Jason Bay: a difficult road to stardom: traded three times before establishing himself as a major league player, outfielder found a home with the Pirates
  by Jim Bianchine
• Rays first baseman Carlos Pena: hopes to be part of something special in Tampa Bay: after enjoying a 46-homer break-through season in 2007, slugger wanted to stay with club that is showing signs of becoming a contending team in American League
  by Jeff Berlinicke
• Stan the man has never lost his love of the game
  by John Kuenster
• Questions & answers with former Yankee Bobby Murcer: All-Star outfielder revives his memories of Mickey Mantle and Thurman Munson, and names Mickey Lolich his toughest pitching opponent
  by Steve Serby
• Why former second baseman Duane Kuiper remains my hero
  by Joe Posnanski
• Former Indian Max Alvis a hard-nosed third baseman: one-time infielder for Cleveland played nine seasons in the majors while being selected to two All-Star teams
  by Todd Newville
• Baseball quick quiz
• One-game high marks
  by Bob Kuenster
• Bench coaches: more than just a side job: manager's trusted confidant has evolved as an aide who holds many duties including being a second set of eyes and ears for his field boss
  by Gordon Edes
• The fans speak out
  by Stan Briczinski
• Kosuke Fukudome: a fan favorite in Wrigleyville: Japanese import has provided Cubs' followers with excitement and hope that a championship season is in the horizon
  by Jim Molony