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Off Season 11/25/09

John Russo wrote 5 hours ago: Jamie Moyer was sent back to the hospital after reoccurring symptoms from his groin injury back in S … more →

Tags: Andy Tracy, Chicago White Sox, DeWayne Wise, Free Agency, Mets, Off Season, Paul Hoover, Wilson Valdez

Murphy Talks About Bench Options

John Russo wrote 6 days ago: The Phillies have a lot of work ahead of them this off season. With only 12 players locked on for ne … more →

Tags: Chase Utley, Joe Blanton, Matt Stairs, Eric Bruntlett, Shane Victorino, Greg Dobbs, Miguel Cairo, Clay Condrey, paul bako

More Tales from the Bargain Bin

lonestarr wrote 1 week ago: Let’s get the foul taste of my crappy real life off the top of my blog.  Here’s some mor … more →

Tags: Sports Cards, Bargain bin, 2007 Topps '52 Rookies, Akinori Iwamura, Delwyn Young, a f***in' horse, 2008 Mayo football, chromed up old timey-looking cards, Brandon Moss

In Defense of the Designated Hitter4 comments

John S wrote 2 weeks ago: Oh Pierre. Oh young, naïve, stupid Pierre. Where do I even begin with all the inaccuracies and logic … more →

Tags: Sports, Baseball Prospectus, Ben Sheets, Chase Utley, Connie Mack, david ortiz, Designated Hitter, Hideki Matsui, Jim Thome

The Sports Revolution: The NL and the DH1 comment

Pierre Menard wrote 2 weeks ago: Let me set the scene for you: It is the World Series, and designated hitter Hideki Matsui goes 8-for … more →

Tags: The Sports Revolution, Al Leiter, American League, designated hitter debate, Erubiel Durazo, Hideki Matsui, Jim Thome, league imbalances, Matt Stairs

Hideki Matsui Powers New York Yankees To World Series Championship2 comments

Adam Bernacchio wrote 2 weeks ago: If Mark Teixeira doesn’t beat you, then Alex Rodriguez will. If Alex Rodriguez doesn’t b … more →

Tags: 2009 Postseason, New York Yankees, Pedro Martinez, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada, Carlos Ruiz, Chase Utley

Matt Stairs DHing in Game 2

Ryan Gaydos wrote 3 weeks ago: Matt Stairs will be the Phillies’ designated hitter for Game 2 of the World Series. Raul Ibane … more →

Tags: MLB, 2009 MLB Postseason, Matt Stairs, Philadelphia Phillies, 2009 world series

How 'bout them PHILS???

ashmariex3 wrote 3 weeks ago: Game 1 is officially in the books. What a game it was. The Phils definitely shut up the criticism. G … more →

Tags: Baseball, Phillies, Chase Utley, Cliff Lee, Game 1, World Series, yankees

MLB Postseason Preview: The World Series!1 comment

NPI wrote 4 weeks ago: After about as many off-days as game days, we’re finally down to two teams in Major League Bas … more →

Tags: Sports, Raul Ibanez, Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Howard, Shane Victorino, New York Yankees, Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira, 2009 MLB Postseason

Ben Francisco to Start in Game 1

Ryan Gaydos wrote 4 weeks ago: Phillies manager Charlie Manuel confirmed Tuesday that Ben Francisco will be in his starting lineup … more →

Tags: MLB, 2009 MLB Postseason, Philadelphia Phillies, 2009 world series

Phils have options at DH7 comments

Shay Roddy wrote 1 month ago: The Phillies will wait, at least another day, to discover their opponent in the World Series. Game s … more →

Tags: Editorial, Raul Ibanez, Charlie Manuel, Matt Stairs, 2009 Playoffs, World Series, ±Ð¨|

Phils: Game 5 Afterthoughts

Michael DeLuca wrote 1 month ago: by Michael DeLuca Q: Is there anything less accurate than TBS’ ball trax strike zone? A: Yes, … more →

Tags: Baseball, Phillies, Charlies Manuel, Greg Dobbs, Jason Werth, Matt Stairs, Philadelphia Phillies, Raul Ibanez

PHILLIES: Back to the NLCS1 comment

Alex Cohen wrote 1 month ago: Tied 1-1 after two games in Philadelphia, I highly doubt many people thought that the Phillies would … more →

Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, j. a. happ, Joe Blanton, Raul Ibanez, Jimmy Rollins, colorado rockies, Pedro Martinez, Ryan Howard, Jayson Werth

Clayton Kershaw: The X-Factor?

Josh Dhani wrote 1 month ago: Clayton Kershaw was 20 years old that time. He was pitching in his first ever Is he an X-Factor? Hel … more →

Tags: MLB, ESPN, Raul Ibanez, Philadelphia Phillies, MLB playoffs, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, Clayton Kershaw, Carlos Ruiz

The late late late show with Brad Lidge

bmoredlj wrote 1 month ago: So not only is the first round of the Phillies’ bid to repeat their World Series Championship … more →

Tags: Sports, Entertainment, Weather, Baseball, early, Phillies, brad lidge, NLDS, Game 3

Phillies Roll

Ryan Gaydos wrote 2 months ago: After a nearly two-hour rain delay that limited starter Cliff Lee to four innings, the Phillies stif … more →

Tags: MLB, Raul Ibanez, Tommy Hanson, Pedro Feliz, Chase Utley, Cliff Lee, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies

Howard Like A Boss

Ryan Gaydos wrote 2 months ago: It was the Ryan Howard show in Atlanta, as the big slugger took matters into his own hands by beltin … more →

Tags: MLB, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, tim hudson

Norris Re-Gains Steam

Ryan Gaydos wrote 2 months ago: Jimmy Rollins began the day with a homer — his 32nd career leadoff dinger — and Ben Fran … more →

Tags: MLB, Jayson Werth, Jimmy Rollins, Cole Hamels, Carlos Lee, Bud Norris, Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros

Time to Worry?1 comment

Tom Hagan wrote 2 months ago: After another Brad Lidge blown save last night, the Phillies needed a win this afternoon to split a … more →

Tags: National Sports, Philadelphia Pro Sports, Phillies, Philadelphia Phillies, Shane Victorino, MLB, brad lidge, MLB playoffs, Chase Utley


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