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It was once said that every boy builds a shrine to some baseball hero, and before that shrine, a candle always burns.  
                Welcome to this virtual celebration of baseball where many candles glow in honor of big league heroes. 

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January 30, 1999 January 17, 2000 February 1, 2001 January 2, 2002  February 9, 2003 April 3, 2004
February 13, 1999 January 23, 2000 February 11, 2000 January 27, 2002  February 10, 2003 July 10, 2004
March 7, 1999 January 26, 2000 March 26, 2001  February 17, 2002  February 13, 2003 October 11, 2004
March 20, 1999 February 13, 2000 April 11, 2001 March 3, 2002  February 16, 2003  
April 3, 1999 April 11, 2000 April 17, 2001 March 12, 2002  February 23, 2003  
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July 16, 1999 July 21, 2000 December 17, 2001   October 4, 2003  
July 21, 1999 July 29, 2000 December 31, 2001   October 5, 2003  
August 8, 1999 September 12, 2000
August 15, 1999 September 26, 2000
September 3, 1999 October 15, 2000
September 5, 1999 October 28, 2000
September 11, 1999 December 18, 2000
October 16, 1999 December 31, 2000
October 29, 1999
November 23, 1999
November 26, 1999
December 27, 1999

Subj:    News From NetShrine - 1/30/99
Date:    1/30/99 7:30:16 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:    NetShrine@aol.com

The majority of NetShrine's first month has been spent on promotion. However, there also have been a few slight modifications to NetShrine's structure during this time. Upon your next visit, please let us know what you think of the changes in our menu and additions to our links. Oh yeah, please don't forget to visit our sponsors - that's why they're with us.

Since NetShrine's recent focus has been on spreading the good word and tweaking the site, there have not been all that many inductions into NetShrine in the last 4 weeks. Since our last update, the following have been added to NetShrine's Gallery:

Joe Adcock
Tommy Holmes
Cliff Johnson
Dale Long
Bill Madlock
Firpo Marberry
Marty Marion
Al Rosen
Fleet Walker

NetShrine has several candidates presently in the hopper that are under review. Expect more to grace the NetShrine Gallery soon.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
http://users.aol.com/netshrine/baseball.html

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 2/13/99
Date:    2/13/99 10:27:18 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:    NetShrine@aol.com

The following players have just been added to the NetShrine Gallery:

Dick Bartell
Lew Burdette
Ben Chapman
Hal Chase
Wes Ferrell
Fred Fitzsimmons
Jacques Fournier
Bobby Grich
Ron Guidry
Babe Herman
Frank Lary
Dennis Martinez
Ed McKean
Buddy Myer
Lefty O'Doul
Frank Tanana
Bobby Veach
Lon Warneke
Maury Wills
Smokey Joe Wood

Expect more players to be added soon. We have many currently under consideration.

In addition to spending time reviewing the latest group of NetShrine inductees, we've been busy instituting a few minor changes (all cosmetic) to the site - mostly to the appearance of our "front door." We hope you like the new look.

NetShrine would like to thank SABR member Cliff Blau (www.erols.com/brak) for some of his recent feedback on Amos Rusie, Tony Mullane and Fleet Walker. Information is the name of the game at NetShrine - and we always appreciate a helping hand.

NetShrine has also added some new sponsors. Please stop by our Sponsors Page for links to their sites. We know that you'll enjoy what they have to offer - same as those sponsors already on board.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
http://users.aol.com/netshrine/baseball.html

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 3/7/99
Date:    3/7/99 11:51:36 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:    NetShrine@aol.com

It's been an interesting three weeks since we've last been in touch. There's much to pass along to you.

We have been very busy at NetShrine. We've given away our first "Wamby." (What's a "Wamby"? You have to go to NetShrine to find out!) We've also added several new links to our "Recommended Sites." Additionally, a few more NetShrine Sponsors have signed on. (As always, please visit our sponsors!) Hmm, what else? Oh yeah, we've added a new "image" under "Link to Us." (So, if you happen to have an image link to NetShrine on your page - you may want to check out this additional option.)

"What about additions to the NetShrine Gallery?" you're probably asking yourself. Well, we do have a slew of candidates - which have come up from our own research as well as those recommended by NetShrine visitors. But, no one has been added since our last group. Why? We're getting to that.............

The biggest news out of the NetShrine camp is the difficulty that we've been having with our host (AOL) these past few weeks. There have been problems on both ends - yours and ours. With the AOL server misbehaving, many have reported difficulty with accessing or using NetShrine. On our side, many times we're unable to dial into AOL - or, even if we're lucky enough to get in, some snafu at AOL will not allow us to upload files. Lastly, assuming none of the aforementioned problems occur, the (more often than not) sluggish temperament of AOL's server turns your surfing experience into an unpleasant one - no matter if you're an administrator or user of NetShrine.

It's finally reached the point beyond tolerance. Therefore, NetShrine has decided to find a new host. (And, we promise, every effort will be made to refrain from singing "We're a movin' on up..." while we do it.)

What does this mean? Basically, that - for a while - WYSIWYG lives - what you see is what you get. Unfortunately, rather than spending time on what we like to do (researching ballplayers), NetShrine will be busy making the move to a new host. (Once we have the new home secured, of course, we'll pass that news along to you.)

In the interim, NetShrine - where it sits now - will still be "up and running" (assuming that AOL will comply). You can always visit NetShrine - and enjoy what's there. You can continue to e-mail the curator with recommendations, etc. The only ruffle is that additions (or modifications or improvements) to the site will have to wait until we're hunkered down in our new home. (And, hopefully, that will not take too long.)

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine - as well as for your patience during this transitional period. I know that once we're easier to reach on a regular basis, you'll be able to enjoy the NetShrine experience even more. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
http://users.aol.com/netshrine/baseball.html (for now)

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 3/20/99
Date:    3/20/99 3:53:12 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

It took two weeks, but, it's done.

NetShrine now has a new "home." And, the address is www.netshrine.com - - which is much easier to remember than our last URL.

(If you're new to our mailing list, and are wondering "what's this all about?" - then you should visit the NetShrine Broadcast Archives at our Website and see our last message sent on March 7th.)

Please make a note of our new URL. If, by chance, you happen to use the old URL by mistake, fear not - it will still get you to NetShrine - but, it will add an extra step to your journey.

NetShrine would thank John Skilton (www.skiltech.com) and Marc Stafford (www.net-surfin.com) for their help with converting some our features to our new host. (We have added a few new and different wrinkles to the NetShrine layout - upon your next visit, please let us know what you think about them.)

As we've been concentrating on the site conversion, there have been no additions to the NetShrine Gallery. (Although, we did add a sponsor and some links. As always, please be sure to check them out.)

Within the next month, there will be several additions to the Gallery. The candidates (both found and suggested) have been piling up. As rotisserie season is about to begin again, I would imagine that we'll get to the updates some time after Opening Day. (For those who are not aware, "Opening Day" is a hectic time of the year for me - I run one fantasy league, participate in another, and co-author a rotisserie column for www.express-stats.com - always busy, I have even less disposal time between mid-March and mid-April.)

Once again, please remember to check out our new digs! With the move complete, it is good to back in the business of concentrating solely on researching and sharing information - which is NetShrine's goal.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 4/3/99
Date:    4/3/99 6:26:37 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

Just a quick note on a new NetShrine feature:

(the) NetShrine Mailbag
- visit the site and check it out - hope you enjoy it. Soon, we'll be updating the Gallery. More to follow once that's done.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 4/12/99
Date:    4/12/99 11:59:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

The following have just been added to the NetShrine Gallery:

Dale Alexander
Ed Barrow
Johnny Bassler
Lu Blue
George Bradley
Nestor Chylak
Jack Clark
Al Dark
Mike Donlin
Pete Donohue
Ryne Duren
Bill Joyce
Benny Kauff
Brickyard Kennedy
Clem Labine
Dolf Luque
Jo-Jo Moore
Van Lingle Mungo
Bobby Murcer
Bill Nicholson
Camilo Pascual
Claude Passeau
J.R. Richard
Hardy Richardson
Billy Rogell
Jacob Ruppert
Reb Russell
Slim Sallee
Frank Smith
Hal Trosky
Frank Viola
George Weiss
Smokey Joe Williams
Don Wilson
Tom Yawkey

As it's been two months since our last group of inductees, this is a very large addition. Expect more to join NetShrine soon. We have many currently under consideration.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 5/7/99
Date:    5/7/99 11:35:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

Since our last contact, there have been updates to the following NetShrine options:

Links (Recommended Sites)
Sponsors (Visit our Sponsors)
Awards Given (Wamby Winners)
Correspondence (NetShrine Mailbag)

Upon your next visit to NetShrine, please be sure to check out our updated sections - we're sure that you'll enjoy them all.

Soon, we'll have more additions to the NetShrine Gallery - as well as a new and fun feature ("Ruminations") - ETA month-end May 1999.

The first four months of NetShrine being "live" has been very exciting - all due to your attention and feedback. Thank you for your interest. Rest assured, our aim is to keep improving - and sharing information about "Baseball's Best" - for many, many, more months (and years) to follow.

Regards,
Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

PS: SABR will be holding their National Convention on June 23rd through June 28th. If you're interested, more information can be found at http://members.aol.com/FDelhichpt/convention-scheduleindex.html

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 5/22/99
Date:    5/22/99 12:44:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

Now batting for NetShrine: Our newest feature, RUMINATIONS, hope you enjoy it - give it a try.

On Deck: Additions to THE GALLERY, RECOMMENDED SITES, MAILBAG, TRUSTED MEDIA and possibly a WAMBY WINNER or two. ETA: In approximately 3 weeks. Once done, an announcement will follow.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 5/31/99
Date:    5/31/99 2:15:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

The following have just been added to the NetShrine Gallery:

Joe Charboneau
Larry Dierker
Dave Foutz
Augie Galan
Joe Horlen
Kent Hrbek
Ellis Kinder
Ted Kluszewski
Greg Luzinski
Andy Messersmith
Gary Nolan
Barney Pelty
Fritz Peterson
Pedro Ramos
Cookie Rojas
Nap Rucker
Tony Taylor
Hippo Vaughn
Zolio Versalles
Dixie Walker
Vic Wertz
Gene Woodling

Expect more to join NetShrine soon. We have many currently under consideration. Additionally, we've updated our RECOMMENDED SITES, MAILBAG, TRUSTED MEDIA and WAMBY WINNER sections. Please check them out upon your next stop at NetShrine.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 6/13/99
Date:    6/13/99 11:19:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

The latest addition to NetShrine's Ruminations feature is now available!

"Eight Men Great"

Hope you enjoy it.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 7/3/99
Date:    7/3/99 7:59:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

The following have just been added to the NetShrine Gallery:

Ken Ash
Emmett Ashford
Bo Belinsky
Steve Blass
Steve Busby
Spud Chandler
Roy Cullenbine
Jim Gilliam
Pete Gray
Vean Gregg
Noodles Hahn
Frankie Hayes
Joe Nuxhall
Pete Reiser
Wally Schang
Carl Scheib
Herb Score
Urban Shocker
Ken Singleton
Lou Sockalexis
Karl Spooner
Tommy Tucker
Roy White
Willie Wilson

In addition, we've updated the NetShrine Mailbag and Trusted Media Sections - along with awarding a few more Wambys.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 7/16/99
Date:    7/16/99 12:08:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

There have been recent additions to the Ruminations, Recommended Sites, and Mailbag features at NetShrine. Please be sure to check them out upon your next visit.

An item we always meant to address..........for the "in case you were wondering department," when NetShrine was first launched six months ago, shortly thereafter, we received an e-mail from a visitor who made note that the "bios" found on the site were somewhat "spartan."

There's no arguing this point. It's a fact, jack - and, it's intentional. (This is especially true of those in the "Immortals" Wing. But, who would have thought that "Immortals" required much explanation?) Anyway............

Someday soon, we expect NetShrine to be "fully loaded." At which point, all those warranting enshrinement will be "in the house." (From there, it will only be a matter of adding individuals once they retire - of course, assuming they deserve entry to NetShrine.) Back to the point, once NetShrine reaches that magical junction, it is our every intention to then expand upon the descriptions of each "NetShrinee." So, stay tuned.

In the interim, it's anticipated that you'll still be able to enjoy what's out there. Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 7/21/99
Date:    7/21/99 12:03:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

On July 20, 1999, NetShrine was privileged to interview Baseball America National Correspondent David Rawnsley.

The interview can be found in "Ruminations" @ NetShrine (www.netshrine.com).

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 8/8/99
Date:    8/8/99 11:07:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

On August 5, 1999, NetShrine was privileged to interview STATS Minor League Scouting Notebook author John Sickels.

The interview can be found in "Ruminations" @ NetShrine (www.netshrine.com).

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 8/15/99
Date:    8/15/99 5:24:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

Just a quick update as to what's going on at NetShrine..........

For the past two weeks, we've been dealing with some "hardware" issues at NetShrine HQ. (Now we know why they call it a "mother" board!) In any event, things have settled down a bit - enough to facilitate several small necessary updates to NetShrine.

Upon your next visit to NetShrine, please be sure to stop by the "NetShrine Mailbag," "Wamby Winners" and "Sponsors Page" - as each of these features have been updated since the last NetShrine release.

In addition, when you next visit NetShrine, please take some time to review the "Rate This Site" option. Any feedback which you can provide via the avenues available is deeply appreciated. Thanks in advance for your attention to this item.

What about the Gallery? Yes, additions are coming. Hopefully within the next 10 days or so. Once done, there will be a release. Ditto for "Ruminations."

Lastly, NetShrine recently received a note from Christine Roane - the Site Promotion Specialist for The Christian Science Monitor Website. The Monitor page is now offering a multimedia interactive tour of Fenway Park. As Ms. Roane states: "Take a seat in the bleachers, the grandstand, or behind home plate. Listen to vendors and fans discuss their favorite memories." If you're interested in checking this out, it can be found at http://www.csmonitor.com/atcsmonitor/specials/fenway/index.html

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 9/3/99
Date:    9/3/99 12:40:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

Almost three weeks ago, there was a mention that additions to the NetShrine Gallery and Ruminations were only days away. They never happened. In fact, they're still in the conceptual stage. When will they be a reality? Now, most likely by month-end September. Finding time - always an issue - has been an increasing problem. Additionally, updates to the Mailbag, etc., are overdue. Of course, whenever the updates do occur, we'll let you know.

So, why the note? While it's not BIG news, there has been a small tweak to the NetShrine look. Nothing major, mind you. Just an attempt to continue raising the bar. Please let us know what you think. At NetShrine, we believe in setting the trend - or, at the worst, being just slightly ahead of what's in vogue - rather than strictly duplicating a previously used look.

Therefore, this slight change aside, NetShrine will under go yet another metamorphosis in the future. There are some ideas in the hopper right now! Stay tuned.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 9/5/99
Date:    9/5/99 12:41:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

We told you that a change was in the hopper. 'Tis almost done. Ninety percent of the "new" look is compete. You can see it now - if you'd like. Please let us know what you think. Thanks!

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 9/11/99
Date:    9/11/99 3:38:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

NetShrine's "The Natural Conclusion" can found @ "Ruminations" (www.netshrine.com). We hope you enjoy it.

Additionally, the following have just been added to the NetShrine Gallery:

Jimmy Austin
Cecil Cooper
Frank Crosetti
Taylor Douthit
Walt Dropo
Ferris Fain
Bob Ferguson
Bob Friend
Clyde Milan
Don Mossi
Hugh Mulcahy
Johnny Murphy
Vic Raschi
Red Rolfe
Dick Rudolph
George Selkirk
Chris Short
Dick Stuart
Fernando Valenzuela
Buck Weaver
Judd Wilson
Gus Zernial

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 10/16/99
Date:    10/16/99 11:27:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

It has been a month since our last contact as there's not much new to report on the NetShrine front. Other personal pursuits have required more attention as of late - as such, NetShrine is fairly the same as it was when we last wrote. However.............

.........we have added some links, sponsors, and awarded a Wamby. (More links will come soon.) Please look for these few additions upon your next visit to NetShrine.

Also, we've added an alphabetical listing of the 546 current NetShrine Gallery members. It's anticipated that this addition will be of much assistance as you look for someone in the Gallery. You can access the list via the "Search" option located at the lower left of our page. Check it out - we think you'll like it.

We expect the next Gallery update to occur within the next month or two (or three?) - as there's still other items other than NetShrine on the horizon which require attention.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 10/29/99
Date:    10/29/99 7:12:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

New to our site: You can now perform a search of NetShrine by Key Words. This option can be found under the "Search" link at the lower left side of the page. Please try it upon your next visit to NetShrine.

Next project: An update of our "Recommended Sites."

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 11/23/99
Date:    11/23/99 10:41:19 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

Nothing new to report in regard to additions to The Gallery. We do hope to add many soon - once done, we'll pass along the good word. Also coming within the next quarter: additions to "Ruminations" and our "Trusted Media" sections.

In the interim, we have made additions to our "Recommended Sites." Please give them a look upon your next visit to NetShrine - it's anticipated that you'll enjoy them. We've also updated the "NetShrine Mailbag" recently.

Just this week, NetShrine has been chosen by Skilton's Baseball Links as their "Link Of The Week." As this award was unsolicited, we truly consider it an honor and thank the Skilton review panel for their consideration. If you've never been to Skilton's Baseball Links, well, then you're missing out! It's the nexus nirvana for baseball cyberspace junkies.

Until next time - best wishes to all for the upcoming Holiday season. Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 11/26/99
Date:    11/26/99 11:50:43 AM Eastern Standard Time
From:    curator@netshrine.com

The following have just been added to the NetShrine Gallery:

Babe Adams
Wally Berger
Walker Cooper
Jake Daubert
Del Ennis
Cecil Fielder
George Foster
Heine Groh
Granny Hamner
Mike Ivie
Jackie Jensen
Willie Kamm
Henry Kimbro
Sam McDowell
Stu Miller
Johnny Mostil
Joe Rudi
Johnny Sain
Amos Strunk
Ken Williams
Jimmy Wynn
Rudy York

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 12/27/99
Date:    12/27/99 8:47:46 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

On December 24, 1999, NetShrine was privileged to interview former Major League All-Star and current MSG Network Broadcaster Ken Singleton.

The interview can be found in "Ruminations" @ NetShrine (www.netshrine.com).

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 1/17/00
Date:    1/17/00 8:01:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

On January 17, 2000, NetShrine was privileged to interview renowned baseball author, Time, Inc. editor-at-large, & Rotisserie Baseball founder Dan Okrent.

The interview can be found in "Ruminations" @ NetShrine (www.netshrine.com).

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 1/23/00
Date:    1/23/00 9:17:23 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

We've just added a "News Headline" feature to NetShrine (courtesy of iSyndicate Express). Therefore, you can now get access to the latest baseball news directly at NetShrine. Upon your next visit, please check it out - click on the "Latest News in Baseball" prompt on our menu.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 1/26/00
Date:    1/26/00 7:53:32 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

On January 26, 2000, NetShrine was privileged to interview former Major League All-Star and 1974 N.L. Cy Young Award Winner Dr. Mike Marshall.

The interview can be found in "Ruminations" @ NetShrine (www.netshrine.com).

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 2/13/00
Date:    2/13/00 10:17:04 AM Eastern Standard Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

We've just added a "Discussion Forum" feature to NetShrine (courtesy of BOARDhost). Therefore, you can now share your baseball thoughts and see those of others directly at NetShrine. Upon your next visit, please check it out - click on the "NetShrine Discussion Forum" prompt on our menu.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 4/11/00
Date:    4/11/00 8:54:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

It has been two months since the last NetShrine newsletter. What have we been up to? Some, but not much. Those who are on this mailing list for more than a year, and who have good memories, may recall that this time of the year contains many other commitments. Therefore, the first quarter of the year is a slow time for NetShrine.

We've had some additions to "Ruminations." If you haven't been there in a while, you may want to check them out. It's anticipated that you'll enjoy them.

And, of course, we have the new "Discussion Forum" which was added last February. Participation has been slow. However, if you have something "baseball" on your mind that you want to share with the world, please feel free to make a post. It's your forum.

We do expect to update the "Gallery" soon - probably within the next month or so. Our last update was at the end on 1999; and, we realize that we're overdue. Thanks for your patience with that.

Today, NetShrine received hit # 10,000 since going live in January 1999. While many websites consider such an achievement modest, and others (like ESPN.com) may get 10,000 hits in an hour, NetShrine is very proud of this milestone. For a non-commercial, basically opinionative and yet still hopefully referential platform, twenty odd hits a day is just dandy. The number of hits is secondary - the fact that they keep coming is more imperative.

Related, we'd like to thank you for your interest in NetShrine and for your part in making this mark possible. We hope you'll visit the site again soon and recommend it to anyone you know who may be a baseball fan. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 4/23/00
Date:    4/23/00 9:38:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

Last Sunday, NetShrine launched our "Top Baseball Websites Poll" - - the results to date can be accessed at www.netshrine.com - - - If you have a baseball site, please consider adding it to the poll. And, of course, good luck!

Also, NetShrine's recent analysis on the "3,000 Hit Club" can be found by choosing "Ruminations" and then "The Bing Bang On Three Large" when you visit NetShrine. It's a quick read - and it's anticipated that you'll enjoy it. Please check it out upon your next visit.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 5/6/00
Date:    5/6/00 10:05:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

On May 5, 2000, NetShrine was privileged to interview former big league infielder, current Padres' third base coach & musical recording artist Tim Flannery.

The interview can be found in "Ruminations" @ NetShrine (www.netshrine.com).

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 5/7/00
Date:    5/7/00 12:31:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

The following have just been added to the NetShrine Gallery:

Wade Boggs
Zeke Bonura
Rob Deer
Bones Ely
Toby Harrah
Topsy Hartsel
Jeff Heath
Clint Hurdle
Davey Lopes
Willie McGee
Jouett Meekin
Jeff Montgomery
Ed Morris
Darrell Porter
Toad Ramsey
Yank Robinson
Bob Rush
Sonny Siebert
Tully Sparks
Jake Stenzel
Roy Thomas
Lefty Tyler

This brings the total of NetShrine inductees to 590. Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 6/7/00
Date:    6/7/00 11:25:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

Bobball, Inc. has provided a free online interactive historical baseball statistics database (1871-1999 statistics) for NetShrine to distribute. It's an incredible tool and highly recommended. Other than Windows 95, 98 or NT (3.5, 4.0) and an active internet connection, there are no other requirements to run the database. It's simple - download the file, and open it while on-line. Go to www.netshrine.com and choose "Free Stat Database" from our menu for more.

We've also had fairly recent updates to our Recommended Sites, Mailbag, Wamby Winners, Trusted Media, Trophy Cabinet, and Ruminations features. Check them out when you can - we hope you find it enjoyable.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 6/11/00
Date:    6/11/00 1:58:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

Effective today, NetShrine has a slightly new look - to go along with a "just added" Baseball ticker. Upon your next visit to NetShrine, please let us know what you think about the new layout.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 6/25/00
Date:    6/25/00 10:44:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

On June 25, 2000, NetShrine was privileged to interview USA Today Baseball Weekly Fantasy Insider columnist John Hunt.

The interview can be found in "Ruminations" @ NetShrine (www.netshrine.com) under "Box Seats."

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 7/21/00
Date:    7/21/00 8:46:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

On July 21, 2000, NetShrine was privileged to interview former Major League Executive and Baseball Dynasties co-author Eddie Epstein.

The interview can be found in "Ruminations" @ NetShrine (www.netshrine.com) under "Box Seats."

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 7/29/00
Date:    7/29/00 1:28:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

Which is the most misleading yet often used baseball stat?

Go to www.netshrine.com, choose "Bleachers" and "Poll - Your Two Cents" and then register your pick.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 9/12/00
Date:    9/12/00 11:09:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

"Lords of the Realm: The Real History of Baseball" - - by John Helyar
"Dollar Sign on the Muscle: The World of Baseball Scouting" - - by Kevin Kerrane
"Cobb: A Biography" - - by Al Stump

Perhaps three of the best baseball books ever written. And, NetShrine wants to add the paperback versions of these THREE BASEBALL MASTERPIECES to the library of someone - perhaps you!

What's the catch? Well, it's not as tough as Joe Rudi's 9th inning, leaping, backhanded, grab of Denis Menke's shot to the fence in Game 2 of the 1972 Series - that's for sure. In fact, the catch is very small, indeed.

Starting immediately, and ending at the close of 12/1/00, NetShrine will be running a contest to determine who will receive the three aforementioned books.

How can you win? From now, through December 1st (2000), whomever is judged by NetShrine as being the "Most Valuable Contributor" to the NetShrine Discussion Forum will win. There's no magic formula which will be used to choose the "Most Valuable Contributor." It will be a subjective determination - based on a combination of "quality and quantity" (as judged by NetShrine) of the contributions made to our Forum. Volume alone won't do it for you - nor will just a handful of intelligent posts. Frequency and substance are both necessary - in concert. On 12/2/00, there will be an announcement as to whom was chosen "Most Valuable Contributor" and that individual will receive the paperbacks.

Are you interested? Then, go to www.netshrine.com, choose "Bleachers" and select "Discussion Forum" - and start contributing! (If you know of someone else who may be interested, please pass this note to them as well.) Good luck!

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 9/26/00
Date:    9/26/00 1:15:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

The following have just been added to the NetShrine Gallery:

Hugh Alexander
Joe Cambria
Joe Devine
Tom Greenwade
Howie Haak
Sandy Johnson
Paul Krichell
Tony Lucadello
Bobby Mattick
Cy Slapnicka

This brings the total of NetShrine inductees to 600. Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

PS - Don't forget about the NetShrine Discussion Forum Contest! There's been much activity in the past 2 weeks - - see the "Discussion Forum" in the "Bleachers" section of NetShrine for more.

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 10/15/00
Date:    10/15/00 8:48:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

On October 15, 2000, NetShrine was privileged to interview hit songwriter, noted baseball memorabilia collector & best-selling baseball author Seth Swirsky.

The interview can be found in "Interviews" @ NetShrine (www.netshrine.com).

Additionally, in the past few weeks, we have tweaked the design and layout of NetShrine. If you have seen it, or will be noticing it for the first time upon your next visit, please drop us a line and let us know what you think.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

PS - Don't forget about the NetShrine Discussion Forum Contest! See the "Discussion Forum" section of NetShrine (or drop us a note) for more.

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 10/28/00
Date:    10/28/00 9:24:53 AM Eastern Standard Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

Are you ready for the "NetShrine Certified Baseball Devotee Challenge"?

Go to: www.netshrine.com
and choose "Take Our Test!" for more.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

PS - Don't forget about the NetShrine Discussion Forum Contest! See the "Discussion Forum" section of NetShrine for more.

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 12/18/00
Date:    12/18/00 11:09:07 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

Just a quick note to say Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year!

FYI, today, a feature entitled "Finding A Missing Twin" was added to the RUMINATIONS section of NetShrine - - you may find it topical and educational. Try it, you may enjoy it.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 12/31/00
Date:    12/31/00 5:15:33 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

Best wishes for a Happy, Safe, and Healthy New Year!

FYI, the following have just been added to the NetShrine Gallery:

Joaquin Andujar
Johnny Antonelli
Glenn Beckert
Frank Bolling
Larry Bowa
Chico Carrasquel
Ron Cey
Del Crandall
Bob Elliott
Jim Fregosi
Dick Groat
Jimmy Key
Mark Langston
Frank McCormick
Jack McDowell
Bob Purkey
Tim Raines
Bobby Richardson
Steve Rogers
Mel Stottlemyre
Johnny Temple
Tim Wallach

This brings the total of NetShrine inductees to 622! Remember, if you're looking for someone specific in NetShrine, use the SEARCH feature on the site - it's very helpful.

Special note on Tim Raines: Although on our last ballot, Raines was removed from consideration once he "unretired" a few days back. Rest assured, once Tim decides to hang 'em up for good, he'll be in NetShrine - it's a lock.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 2/1/01
Date:    2/1/01 11:25:27 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

FYI, today, a feature entitled "Weighing In The Tons" was added to the RUMINATIONS section of NetShrine - - you may find it fun and educational. Try it, we hope you enjoy it.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:    News From NetShrine - 2/11/01
Date:    2/11/01 3:47:11 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com

Starting today, NetShrine will review and consider your baseball related composition for inclusion in their "Guest Contributions" section (which can be found under BOX SEATS @ www.netshrine.com). Should you have something which you would like to submit for consideration, please do not be shy and pass it along.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:   News From NetShrine - 3/26/01
Date:   Mon, 26 Mar 2001 12:29:36 AM Eastern Standard Time
From:   curator@netshrine.com
We have put NetShrine through a slight redesign (albeit far from perfect or complete at this point) - partly to say good-bye the old frames format, somewhat to clean up our look, mostly due to an "Aw, why not?" mood.  Next time you stop by, please drop us a line to let us know what you think - it would be appreciated!

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:  News From NetShrine - 4/11/01
Date:  4/11/01 8:39:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

On April 11, 2001, NetShrine was privileged to interview USA Today Baseball Weekly senior writer and columnist Bob Nightengale.

The interview can be found in "Interviews" @ NetShrine (www.netshrine.com).

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj:  News From NetShrine 4/17/01
Date:  4/17/01 7:32:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From:  curator@netshrine.com


NetShrine has built it, now we hope you'll come...............

Fourteen months ago NetShrine first introduced their Baseball Discussion Forum.  Originally provided by Boardhost, our forum was later switched (8 1/2 months ago) to CoolBoard hosting.  However, using boards under a host provider always had its limitations - - connectivity, reliability, annoying advertisements, etc.

Therefore, NetShrine has made the plunge in order to bring its visitors a state of the art forum - - with all the peripheral goods that one would expect from a first class discussion forum.  (Special thanks to the good folks at skiltech.com, our server host, for all their help with this forum.  If you ever want to get set up on the 'Net, you owe it to yourself to use Skiltech - they are the best.)

Rather than to run the risk of straining your eyes by providing a list of all the wonder of this new forum, we'll simply ask that you take 10 minutes to check it out for yourself.  While there, please take the time to register for the forum.  Registration is fast, no strings attached, simple, extremely painless, and only required once.  

Once you're registered, you'll be able to participate in the forum at will.  Try it for a few weeks - - if baseball is your passion, you should enjoy the banter therein.  It's anticipated that the NetShrine Discussion Forum can be one of those sites which you can bookmark and visit daily - - as there promises to be something new and entertaining every day.  (Note the new name of the forum - - as it now has a few sections for non-baseball discussions, in case that's your thing as well.)

Part of the success of any forum is the number of participants which use it - - so, why not be part of that magic here?  Go to www.netshrine.com and select "Discussion Forum."  

Thanks for your time now and, as always, thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site (and the forum!) soon.   Please be sure to pass this note to all your friends whom may have an interest in the forum.  Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 5/27/01
Date:  5/27/01 10:48:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:  curator@netshrine.com

FYI, the following have just been added to the NetShrine Gallery:

Rick Aguilera
Will Clark   
Gary Gaetti   
Jim Gilmore   
Guy Hecker   
Orel Hershiser   
Doug Jones   
Chet Lemon   
Hans Lobert   
Kevin Mitchell   
Tony Phillips   
Del Pratt   
Lee Richmond   
Al Schacht   
John Stone   
Monty Stratton   
Darryl Strawberry   
Frank Umont   
Arch Ward   
Jimmy Wolf   
Tom York   
Heinie Zimmerman

This brings the total of NetShrine inductees to 644! Remember, if you're looking for someone specific in NetShrine, use the SEARCH feature on the site - it's very helpful.

Note on Tommy Thevenow: Although on our last ballot, NetShrine decided to pass for now.  He will be reviewed again at a later date.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

PS - Been to the "new" NetShrine Discussion Forum yet?  On average, there are 75 new posts each day.  Stop by and enjoy the fun!

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 7/2/01
Date: 7/2/01 10:17:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

NetShrine recently reviewed "Hopes and Dreams in Minor League Baseball."  The review can be found at:

http://www.netshrine.com/hopes.html

Also, we're giving away a free copy of TOTAL BASEBALL VII.  If you would like information on how to receive it, drop us a line at staff@netshrine.com.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 10/9/01
Date: 10/9/01 12:32:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

A Photo Essay of Cal Ripken's last game at Yankee Stadium has been added to the Ruminations section of NetShrine.com.

It can be found at:
http://www.netshrine.com/ripken.html
if you would like to review it.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 10/19/01
Date: 10/19/01 11:46:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

We've installed something that has been on the "wish list" for a long time, the NetShrine "Player of the Year" Awards.  Players have been selected retroactive to 1876.

It can be found at:
http://www.netshrine.com/
then choose "Players of the Year."

Feel free to debate the selections in our Discussion Forum.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 11/11/01
Date: 11/11/01 9:51:30 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

In response to a request made in the NetShrine Discussion Forum (http://www.netshrine.com/vbulletin2), we've added a "Baseball Statistic Glossary" to NetShrine.com.

It can be found at:
http://www.netshrine.com/statglossary.html
if you would like to review it.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 11/25/01
Date: 11/25/01 1:43:22 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

FYI, the following have just been added to the NetShrine Gallery:

Albert Belle   
Bob Bescher   
Joe Dugan   
Jim Eisenreich   
Ralph Garr   
Dwight Gooden   
Dick Hall   
Doug Harvey   
George Hendrick   
Pinky Higgins   
Frank Lane   
Masanori Murakami   
Art Nehf   
Otis Nixon   
Jack Norworth   
Steve Olin   
Mel Parnell   
Jimmy Piersall   
Steve Sax   
Albert Spalding   
John Wetteland   
Chief Zimmer

This brings the total of NetShrine inductees to 666!

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you'll visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 12/17/01
Date: 12/17/01 11:53:23 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

Just a quick note to say Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year!

FYI, today, a feature entitled "Say It Aint So Mo" was added to the RUMINATIONS section of NetShrine - - you may find it amusing.  It can be found directly at:

http://www.netshrine.com/2001ws.html

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 12/31/01
Date: 12/31/01 11:53:01 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

FYI, today, a feature entitled "If Pedro Plunked You, He Probably Meant It" was added to the RUMINATIONS section of NetShrine - - you may find it enlightening.  It can be found directly at:

http://www.netshrine.com/brushback.html

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site again soon. Best wishes for a wonderful new year!

Regards,
Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 1/2/02
Date: 1/2/02 2:35:46 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

Today, we have opened the NetShrine.com Online Store.

Please consider helping to support and spread the good word of NetShrine.com by purchasing and displaying our promotional quality merchandise.

The store can be found at:

http://www.cafepress.com/cp/store/store.aspx?storeid=netshrine

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 1/27/02
Date: 1/27/02 11:37:31 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

Who is the "The Modern 'One Degree' Champ"?  If you'd like to know NetShrine's choice, go to:

http://www.netshrine.com/ruminations.html

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 2/17/02
Date: 2/17/02 12:52:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

FYI, the following have just been added to the NetShrine Gallery:

Jim Abbott
Elden Auker
Willard Brown
Jay Buhner
Phil Cavarretta
Harlond Clift
Vince Coleman
Mort Cooper
Chili Davis
Eric Davis
Bingo DeMoss
Brian Downing
Tony Fernandez
Mark Fidrych
Bill Freehan
Kirk Gibson
Tony Gwynn
Tommy Henrich
Elston Howard
Frank Howard
Joe Judge
Charlie Keller
Bill Lee
Buddy Lewis
Dick Lundy
Ollie Marcelle
Gene Mauch
Mark McGwire
Lindy McDaniel
Manny Mota
Joe Niekro
Paul O'Neill
Lance Parrish
Jim Perry
Double Duty Radcliffe
Rick Reuschel
Cal Ripken Jr.
Bret Saberhagen
Sibby Sisti
Wilbur Wood

This brings the total of NetShrine inductees to 706!  We would like to acknowledge James Reisdorf for his assistance with this group.  Thank you James.

Please visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 3/3/02
Date: 3/3/02 2:25:39 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

The NetShrine Gallery was launched three years and two months ago.  The format of the Gallery remained unchanged in all that time - until now.  

Effective today, the NetShrine Gallery will no longer will contain wings for Immortals, The Grinders, Under Appreciated, Icons of an Era, Significant Achievers, and Peripherals.  From this date forward, the NetShrine Gallery will solely house wings for Apicals, Supernals, Icons, and Contributors (by the era which applies).

After long and careful consideration, the decision was that NetShrine is better under this new format.

It's best to visit the Gallery at
http://www.netshrine.com/gallery.html
to understand how this redesign comes into play.  

In case you're wondering, the new "distribution" of NetShrine inductees can be found in the close of this notice.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

NetShrine Gallery Inductees, by Era, by Wing:

19th Century Era - 91
* Apicals - 21
* Supernals - 27
* Icons - 35
* Contributors - 8

Dead Ball Era - 93
* Apicals - 16
* Supernals - 21
* Icons - 49
* Contributors - 7

Lively Ball Era - 171
* Apicals - 25
* Supernals - 27
* Icons - 101
* Contributors - 18

Integration Era - 106
* Apicals - 13
* Supernals - 13
* Icons - 67
* Contributors - 13

Expansion Era - 122
* Apicals - 24
* Supernals - 19
* Icons - 65
* Contributors - 14

Free Agency Era - 113
* Apicals - 13
* Supernals - 12
* Icons - 84
* Contributors - 4

Long Ball Era - 7
* Apicals - 2
* Supernals - 2
* Icons - 3
* Contributors - 0

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 3/12/02
Date: 3/12/02 9:55:49 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

On March 8, 2002, NetShrine was privileged to interview renowned baseball historian and best selling author Peter Golenbock.

The interview can be found at:
http://www.netshrine.com/golenbock.html

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. We hope you will visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
Curator - NetShrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 3/21/02
Date: 3/21/02 12:02:32 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com


Today, the look of NetShrine has been changed.  See for yourself at:

http://www.netshrine.com

We'd enjoy hearing what you think about the new look!

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
Curator - NetShrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 8/4/02 
Date: 8/4/02 8:53:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

Yes, it's been a while.  Over 4 months, in fact, since the last "News From NetShrine."  Many reasons - most notably a hardware issue at NetShrine HQ that lasted over 10 weeks.  Nonetheless, we're back now, with some news to share.

A new feature has just been added to the "Ruminations" section of NetShrine, entitled "Not Just A .500 Pitcher."  We think you'll enjoy it and it can be found at:

http://www.netshrine.com/ruminations.html

In addition, there's been a truckload of new merchandise added to the "NetShrine Store."  We think the new black hat is going to be a popular item.  To visit the store, go to:

http://www.cafeshops.com/cp/store.aspx?s=netshrine

Lastly, if you do one thing, go to NetShrine.com and click on the "Hey Bud!" sign - - - and consider enhancing your wardrobe (while making a statement!).

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine.  We hope you'll visit the site again soon.  Regards,

Steve Lombardi
Curator - NetShrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 9/20/02 
Date: 9/20/02 7:45:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

On September 17, 2002, NetShrine was privileged to interview former All-Star catcher and current professional scout Ed Herrmann.

The interview can be found at:
http://www.netshrine.com/edherrmann.html

Once again, thank you for your interest in NetShrine.com.  We hope you'll visit the site again soon.  Regards,

Steve Lombardi
Curator - NetShrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 11/09/02 
Date: 11/9/02 11:24:06 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

FYI, the following have just been added to the NetShrine Gallery:

Mel Allen
Harold Baines
Ross Barnes
Bob Boone
Brett Butler
Harry Caray
Jose Cruz Sr.
Doc Ellis
Fielder Jones
Artie Latham
Ron Luciano
Sal Maglie
Randy Myers
Dave Orr
Andy Pafko
Willie Randolph
Deion Sanders
George Scott
Rip Sewell
Bert Shepard
Jim Sundberg
Bob Watson

This brings the total of NetShrine inductees to 728! 

Note on Ramon Martinez: Although on our last ballot, NetShrine decided to pass for now.  He will be reviewed again at a later date.

Please visit the site again soon. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
NetShrine Curator
www.netshrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 02/09/03 
Date: 2/9/2003 7:10:35 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

Yes, it's been a while.  Over 3 months, exactly, in fact, since the last "News From NetShrine." 

Fear not that things are slow and that's the cause of the silence.  In actuality, many things have been in the hopper - including some cosmetic changes to the site and almost a dozen new "Guest" essays added to NetShrine.  Things have been quiet because we've been hard at work!

FYI, a new feature has just been added to the "Ruminations" section of NetShrine, entitled "Today's Big Deal But Back Then."  We think you'll enjoy it and it can be found at:

http://www.netshrine.com/ruminations.html

In addition, there's even more stuff coming down the pipe - including some new interviews and some new activities that can happen through the site.  More to come on all that, once it's in place.

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine.  We hope you'll visit the site again soon.  Regards,

Steve Lombardi
Curator - NetShrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 02/10/03 
Date: 2/10/2003 11:06:08 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

Effective today, NetShrine.com has become an Amazon.com Associate.

What does this mean?

If you like NetShrine.com, and shop at Amazon.com, you can now use the latter as a way to help support the former.

How does it work?

Simple, if you are about to purchase something from Amazon - any product at all, books, DVDs, appliances, baby products, whatever - and are willing to purchase it via the NetShrine "portal" to Amazon, then NetShrine will receive a nominal referral fee from Amazon.com.

Where's the catch?

No catch.  Zero.  Nada.  Zilch.  Goose Eggs.  Zero.  None.  Zip.
This is EXACTLY the same as if you shopped directly from Amazon.com - - same prices, same discounts, anything and everything is the same.  There is no adverse impact to the purchaser, at all.  True.

Again, it's simple.  A way to help NetShrine.com without incurring any loss - since you get what you buy, at the normal cost (which is often discounted at Amazon.com anyway).  For fans of NetShrine, this is a win-win.

No pressure - just a heads-up to this new feature at NetShrine, in case you are interested.  The portal can be found at:

1.  http://www.netshrine.com/amazon.html
or
2.  At www.netshrine.com - in the section called KNOWLEDGE CORNER - under the link for "Books, DVDs, & More."

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine.  We hope you'll visit the site again soon.  Regards,

Steve Lombardi
Curator - NetShrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 02/13/03 
Date: 2/13/2003 7:42:10 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

On February 10, 2003, NetShrine was privileged to interview former All-Star outfielder and current Director of Baseball Operations for the Northern League Mike Marshall.

The interview can be found at:
http://www.netshrine.com/mamarshall.html

Once again, thank you for your interest in NetShrine.com.  We hope you'll visit the site again soon.  Regards,

Steve Lombardi
Curator - NetShrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 02/16/03 
Date: 2/16/2003 10:54:55 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

On February 16, 2003, NetShrine was privileged to complete an interview with award winning baseball author and current National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Manager of Programs Bruce Markusen.

The interview can be found at:
http://www.netshrine.com/markusen.html

Once again, thank you for your interest in NetShrine.com.  We hope you'll visit the site again soon.  Regards,

Steve Lombardi
Curator - NetShrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 02/23/03 
Date: 2/23/2003 10:33:24 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

Today, the look of NetShrine has been changed.  See for yourself at:

http://www.netshrine.com

We'd enjoy hearing what you think about the new look!

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
Curator - NetShrine.com

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Subj: News From NetShrine - 3/10/03 
Date: 3/10/2003 10:56:12 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: curator@netshrine.com

About two weeks ago, we shared that the appearance of NetShrine.com had changed.  Since that time, a few more cosmetic tweaks were added.  Please stop by soon and check out our "new" look.

Also, we've just added a review of Mike Lupica's book "Wild Pitch" to the Ruminations section, it can be found at:

http://www.netshrine.com/lupica_wildpitch.html

Lastly, if you've never read Bruce Markusen's "Cooperstown Confidential" - you're missing some good stuff.  It can be found in many places on the web:  http://www.pubdim.net/baseballlibrary/ (under reader submissions), as well as www.sportsnetwork.com and www.historicbaseball.com. Well worth a peek or two!

Thanks again for your interest in NetShrine. Regards,

Steve Lombardi
Curator - NetShrine.com

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