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Articles in August 2005 issue of Baseball Digest

• Former pitcher Jim Kaat: veteran of 25 major league seasons recalls his storied career with the Senators, Twins, White Sox, Phillies, Yankees and Cardinals
  by Paul Post
• Middle relievers: getting more respect in today's game: with complete games being rare and closers being limited to one inning, setup men are becoming more important in major leagues
  by Jay Posner
• Baseball quick quiz
• Bud Harrelson: the game I'll never forget: as told to Al Doyle: former Mets shortstop recalls 1969 World Series when New York upset the Baltimore Orioles
  by Al Doyle
• The fans speak out
  by Clyde Driver
• Baseball rules corner: base runners should be alert when forceout is removed
  by Rich Marazzi
• Legendary power hitters: "it's true the sooner you can pick up on the ball, the quicker you can shift your hips, snap your wrists, and put some power behind your swing!"
  by Roger Callahan
• Twins' Torii Hunter: baseball's most exciting outfielder: with four Gold Glove Awards and a series of outstanding highlight reels to his credit, Minnesota center fielder excels at his position
  by Jeff Berlinicke
• Joe McCarthy ranks among baseball's greatest managers: Hall of Fame skipper posted a career winning percentage of .615 while capturing seven World Series titles and 2,125 lifetime victories
  by Randy Schultz
• Hoffman sees promising future for Jake Peavy
  by Tom Krosovic
• Strong pitching duos: propel their teams to the heights
  by John Kuenster
• Lance Berkman—Houston Astros
  by Rick Sorcl
• For pitchers it's a long walk: from the mound to the dugout: when removed from a game in the middle of an inning, hurlers often face ridicule from fans during their lonely exit from the playing field
  by Kevin Baxter
• When Walter Beck became known as Boom-Boom
  by Robert W. Creamer
• Unusual cache of vintage baseball collectibles scarce old cards, uncut sheets, prints, and signs
• Albert Pujols: baseball's most complete hitter: Cardinals slugger uses his knowledge, hard work and ability as a batsman in becoming a dangerous offensive force in the majors
  by Joe Strauss
• The inside scoop on strikeouts: despite being an unproductive at-bat, going down on strikes adds excitement to game and is more common than ever in big league history
  by George Vass
• Phillies fans boo Dodgers pitcher off the mound
  by Bruce Nash
• Dontrelle Willis: kicking into gear as a major league pitcher: Marlins left-hander brings enthusiasm to the mound along with poise and talent
  by Jill Lieber
• Brad Wilkerson: a versatile performer for the Nationals: with his ability to play multiple positions while producing from any spot in the batting order, he ranks as a valuable member of Washington's club
  by John McMurray
• Goose Gossage's early struggles as a Yankee
  by Rich Gossage
• Hitting streaks: complete list of major league players with batting skeins of 20 or more games in one season since 1900
  by Bob Kuenster
• 7th inning stretch: teammates who hit .350 or higher in the same season