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Articles in Dec 2005 issue of Baseball Digest

• Slumps: a mental battle hitters: frustration of not getting on base and failure to help their teams offensively, create a psychological challenge for batters
  by Larry Stone
• Former pitcher Bob Hendley recalls his date with fame; more than 40 years have passed since right-hander came close to pitching a no-hitter against LA when Sandy Koufax hurled a perfect game
  by Phillip Ramati
• Bill Lee—former pitcher
• Gene Mauch: a strategist an innovator a great manager: former skipper deserves more than being remembered for heart-breaking defeats and near-misses during his 26-year career
  by Sam Carchidi
• Oakland hurler Rich Harden getting A's on his development; lean right-hander filled a pitching vacancy for the Athletics with his lively stuff and his desire to get better
  by Joseph D'Hippolito
• 200-hit seasons
• Unusual cache of vintage baseball collectibles scarce old cards, uncut sheets, prints, and signs
• Facts & figures on players with 200-hit seasons
• Baseball quick quiz
• Manny Ramirez moving up on slam chart
• Jhonny Peralta creating his own identity; Cleveland shortstop has been compared to some of the top players at his position, but his ability will help him to make a name for himself
  by Jeff Berlinicke
• Letters to the editor
  by Lou Corradi
• Craig Counsell: veteran infielder recalls his vital roles with Florida and Arizona in their World Series championship seasons
  by Al Doyle
• Will Hall of Fame doors open for any candidates in 2006?
  by John Kuenster
• Baseball rules corner: dropped third strike can result in some interesting plays
  by Rich Marazzi
• Chris Carpenter: Cardinals' pitcher conceals his emotions while putting his talent on display
  by Jeff Passan
• Closing out a career: players want to exit on their own terms, but often they encounter grim endings
  by George Vass
• The knuckleball: a lost weapon among pitchers
  by Jack Etkin