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Articles in Sept, 2002 issue of Baseball Digest

• Stranded at gates of Hall: some players hurt their chances for enshrinement by staying too long - Baseball Hall of Fame - Statistical Data Included
  by Greg Couch
• Former Cleveland Indians' slugger Andre Thornton: ex-Tribe star overcame personal tragedy to put together a productive 14-year career in majors - Where Are They Now? - Interview - Statistical Data Included
  by Al Doyle
• Boston's Derek Lowe driven to gain success; Red Sox right-hander returned to form by leaving the bullpen and becoming one of the A.L.'s top starters - Cover Story - Statistical Data Included
  by Mel Antonen
• The hidden profit behind a deal; the Cubs' trade of Rafael Palmeiro to Texas in 1988 remains unpopular with Chicago fans, but it led to the acquiring of Sammy Sosa - Statistical Data Included
  by Phil Rogers
• Hurlers are spending more time on the DL, but many come back stronger: medical advances have allowed moundsmen to return from serious arm injuries that were once deemed career-ending - The Pitching Wounded
  by Irv Moss
• Pitch counts changing the development stages of starters - Current Strategy - baseball ptiching - Brief Article
  by Jerome Holtzman
• Long hitting streaks still a big challenge in the major leagues - Warm Up Tosses - Statistical Data Included
  by John Kuenster
• During a game, first base is social hub for major leaguers - Greetings on the Field - Statistical Data Included
  by David Andriesen
• Team chemistry: not always a necessary ingredient for winning club; many big league teams have succeeded in capturing championships despite fights, feuds and persistent dislike among teammates
  by George Vass
• Where have you gone, Carlos May? Former All-Star for the White Sox recalls his career in the majors - Interview - Statistical Data Included
  by John Ralph
• Oakland A's young star Eric Chavez now in charge: winning a Gold Glove and hitting 32 homers last season were a big boost for young third baseman - Interview - Statistical Data Included
  by Gwen Knapp
• Free swingers: hitters such as Vladimir Guerrero and Nomar Garciaparra concentrate on putting ball into play - Brief Article
  by Mike Berardino
• Who belongs in the Hall of Fame?
• Baseball rules corner: advancing runner should be wary when "ball four" is called - Statistical Data Included
  by Rich Marazzi
• The fans speak out - Letters To The Editor - Letter to the Editor
• Baseball quick quiz - Brief Article
• Brian Giles: Pittsburgh Pirates - Baseball Profile - Brief Article
  by Rick Sorci
• Players who won league batting or pitching titles with different teams: - since 1900 - Baseball Statistics - Illustration - Statistical Data Included
• An eye on the ball: Tony Gwynn never lost focus on value of self-study; eight-time National League batting champ strived for perfection at the plate - Statistical Data Included
  by Chris Jenkins