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Articles in Sept, 2008 issue of Baseball Digest

• Josh Hamilton: baseball's top comeback player: rangers' outfielder has struggled from a horrific drug addiction to reach the expectations many had for him as a big league prospect
  by Evan Grant
• Johnny Bench: set the standard for catching in the majors: when he broke in with the Reds in the late 1960s, his defensive, offensive and leadership skills were unmatched in the big leagues
  by Randy Schultz
• Baseball writers have popularized and invigorated the game
  by John Kuenster
• They said it …
• "Walking Wisdom": former pitcher and coach Bill Fischer: one-time big league starter and reliever offers needed "four absolutes" in becoming a successful hurler
  by Joe Posnanski
• Chase Utley: Phillies' second baseman's compact swing produces results: left-handed hitter has been a clutch performer with his workman-like effort and consistent production
  by Paul Hagen
• Johnny Estrada—Washington Nationals
  by Rick Sorci
• Instant replay may take away humorous on-field disputes: with television reviews questioning calls, laughable arguments among umpires, players, managers and coaches could become extinct
  by George Vass
• Baseball quick quiz
• 20-game winners
  by Bob Kuenster
• Section 5.10 of rule book allows assistance to base runner
  by Rich Marazzi
• The fans speak out
  by Darryl Whitcomb
• Manny Ramirez: best right-handed batter of his generation he has hit for power and average during his 16 years in the majors, ranking him as one of the game's top run producers of all time
  by Dan Connolly
• Baseball's Holy Grail: hitting .400 in a season: Rod Carew, George Brett and Tony Gwynn were some who challenged the mark, but came up short
  by Gerry Fraley
• 1968 Ad
  by Tom Singer
• Angels' Francisco Rodriguez: a dominating closer: his hard curveball keeps hitters off balance and has made him one of the game's best relievers
  by Lyle Spencer
• Twins' Justin Morneau: maturing as a consistent hitter: avoiding prolonged slumps, slugging first baseman improving as one of the major leagues' top run producers
  by Kelly Thesier
• 20-game winners with lowest difference between wins and walks, season
• Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins recalls his pitching career: right-hander enjoyed six consecutive 20-win seasons enroute to a lifetime total of 284 victories
  by Bruce Markusen
• Pitchers' 20/40 club