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The Top Five Sun Devil Sports Stories of 2008

Our friends at Fanster.com are compiling a list of the top 25 Phoenix sports stories of 2008. Find out which Arizona State stories made the cut—and let us know which stories you would’ve added.
 

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Pat Murphy, King of the Living Room, Does It Again

Master recruiter has done it again. Arizona State’s 2009 baseball recruiting class was finally revealed this week, and it’s a doozy. See who might be wearing maroon and gold in a few years

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Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Dustin Pedroia? Sure, and Here’s Why

With his considerable haul of hardware in his first two years in the bigs, few major league greats can touch former Sun Devil and current American League MVP Dustin Pedroia.

Dustin Pedroia

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Pedroia Wins Gold Glove. Could Wallace be Next?

Former Arizona State star claimed the AL Gold Glove Award last week and is still on the short list for MVP. Meanwhile, fellow Sun Devil Brett Wallace is developing quite nicely at third base.

Dustin Pedroia

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Ike and Wally Fought Each Other and the Law Won

There will be no redemption for , Brett Wallace or . The NCAA is quite steadfast in its belief that they’ve been naughty little boys and deserve the public admonishment they received.

ike davis and brett wallace

“What’d you say ’bout my mama?”

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Baseball America Likes Pat Murphy’s Class Too

No, you’re not experiencing déjà vu. Another publication has ranked Pat Murphy’s incoming recruiting class the best in the nation. Here’s a second look at the Sun Devils’ top-ranked incoming class and a second reckless stab at predicting the 2009 lineup.

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Devils in MLB: Top 5 Devils in the Majors

Here’s a new flash: Barry Bonds is no longer in the Majors. So which Arizona State alum will step forward and claim the mantle of greatest Sun Devil in Major League Baseball?

Dustin Pedroia

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The Murph Reloaded, Incoming Devils Ranked No. 1

At least one publication is impressed with the recruiting prowess of Arizona State baseball coach . Here’s a first look at the Sun Devils’ top-ranked incoming class of 21 freshmen and junior college transfers.

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