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Articles in May 2005 issue of Baseball Digest

• For catchers, the name of the game is defense; despite a weak bat, receivers who can work well with pitchers and are strong defensively will always have a place in the major leagues
  by George Vass
• 7th inning stretch: players with 200 or more career home runs and stolen bases
  by Bob Kuenster
• Goose gossage: former closer recalls playoff contest between Yankees and Red Sox in 1978 to decide the A.L. East division championship
  by Al Doyle
• A wonderful group of vintage collectibles of great teams, great players, great records
• Jesse Orosco recalls memorable moments from his career
  by Norman L. Macht
• Troy Percival: a scout's insight helped launch his career: Tiger closer started as a catcher in the minors before weak hitting and strong arm convinced him to become a pitcher
  by John Lowe
• 2005 Ad
• 2005 Ad
  by Jeff Berlinicke
• Nelson Briles: a key performer for three pennant-winning clubs: before his untimely death last February, former pitcher reflected on his 14-year major league career
  by John McMurray
• Letters to the editor
  by Don Lattin
• 2005 Ad
  by Jack Etkin
• Use of steroids has stained majors, but the game will survive
  by John Kuenster
• 2005 Ad
  by Rick Sorci
• Baseball quick quiz
• Unusual cache of vintage baseball collectibles scarce old cards, uncut sheets, prints, and signs
• 2005 Ad
• 2005 Ad
  by Steve Cline
• Johnny Pesky—former Red Sox Great was key to Boston's pennant-contending clubs; during his 10 seasons in the majors, he was one of the top shortstops of his era
  by Ed Lucas
• 1985 Ad
  by Rich Marazzi