Historical clue formulations

• Like some pitches — 2005-04-09
• Flimsy, as chances go — 2005-01-14
• Wide of the plate — 2004-12-21
• Not on staff — 2002-03-10
• Partner for high — 2001-02-09
• Like some pitches — 2000-12-17
• Diamond call — 1994-06-09