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Clearwater Chaos or Signs of Spring
Posted on 10 Mar 2012 by Christopher Rowe.
Working out the kinks and essentially re-learning the game of baseball seems an archaic concept in these days of 24-hour news cycles, year-round strength training and the modern multi-million dollar athlete. Bygone days of doughy, rough and tumble big leaguers struggling with medicine balls while working out in long johns and borrowed hunting caps may truly be fodder for newsreels but th...
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JUAN for the Money…25 for the Show…
Posted on 27 Jan 2012 by Christopher Rowe.
Well, the Phillies first move of the offseason was a huge splash – signing Jonathan Papelbon to the tune of $50 M/4 years. Ever since then there have been a succession of more obscure, lesser marquee names inking deals (Jim Thome, Dontrelle Willis, Ty Wiggington, Lance Nix). Philadelphia’s real Dream Team seems to be taking shape and will debut in the shadows of the failed Eagles 8-8 2011 s...
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Return to Normal
Posted on 28 Aug 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
Now that Hurricane Irene has blown into and out of town over most of the Eastern Seaboard (west as far as the Ohio River Valley), all that remains is to drain the swollen rivers, calm the raging seas and clean up the debris of fallen trees and scattered weekend plans. Irene’s storms and winds washed out most of the MLB games in the Eastern Time Zone as Florida, the Carolinas, the Mid-Atlant...
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On the Seventh Day…REST!
Posted on 16 Aug 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
Cole Hamels' tight left shoulder in his last start Friday against the Washington Nationals became enough of a concern Monday that he underwent an MRI examination, according to a report on csnphilly.com. Attempts to confirm that report through the Phillies have been so far unsuccessful. This could mean the reports are inconclusive, the MRI found nothing or the team is keeping these results from ...
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Amaro Bags Hunter Pence
Posted on 29 Jul 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
On what has become the most frenetic day of dealing in Philadelphia sports history, Nnamdi Asomugha is not the only new athlete being welcomed into town. The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros are finalizing a trade that will send OF Hunter Pence to the Phillies, according to multiple reports. Pence was removed from the Astros' Friday night game in the fifth inning and was seen saying go...
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No Pence for Phillies
Posted on 28 Jul 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
In the light of day, we now have heard what kinds of Trading Deadline deals are being rejected. Apparently the Phillies had targeted Houston Astros Hunter Pence as their answer to their search for a right-handed hitting corner outfielder. Plans to bring Pence on board to hit fifth behind Ryan Howard and solidify the right field position have been thwarted, causing Ruben Amaro and company to hea...
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Return of Phils Bullpen, All in for Quentin
Posted on 27 Jul 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
At the same time that trade rumors are as abundant as ants at a summer picnic, the Phillies would be well-served to evaluate their pitching staff and make postseason decisions sooner rather than later. Brad Lidge and Ryan Madson have both returned from injuries. Who will be in the bullpen? Will Roy Oswalt be in the rotation? What about Joe Blanton, Vance Worley and Kyle Kendrick? The Phillies a...
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Phillies Phirst Half Winners
Posted on 11 Jul 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
Ninety-one games into the season we have reached the All-Star Break and the Phillies could not be doing better. Philadelphia’s 57-34 record ties the 1993 Phillies for most wins by All-Star Break – not to mention being the best in baseball. Boston (55-37), New York Yankees (53-39) and the Atlanta Braves (54-38) all trail the Phillies and in all likelihood, those four teams will prove themsel...
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Ump Giveth and Ump Taketh Away
Posted on 7 Jul 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
Nobody likes blaming the umpire for blowing a game… but what happens when a blown call affects two games, or three… or when poor decisions become bad habits? Umpires have taken a lot of abuse over the years from managers, players, fans and even for a period in the 1980s – from Morganna the Kissing Bandit! Desultory fans, irate ballplayers and irascible managers have thrown every possi...
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HOPE SPRINGS INTERNAL
Posted on 16 Jun 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
The Phillies offense is not unlike an old-fashioned yo-yo, expending kinetic energy unevenly depending on the amount of force applied, gravity, tension, friction and of course, attentiveness. While this offense has overcome injuries, slumps and the constant slings and arrows of an impatient media (ahem), it has in fact also overcome most opponents. Today the score of both games of a doubleheade...
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Roy Halladay Avoids Stretch of Infamy for the Philadelphia Phillies
Posted on 20 May 2011 by Adrian Fedkiw.
Before Roy Halladay’s first pitch of the game against Texas on Friday, Chris Wheeler summed it up perfectly; “He’s (Roy Halladay) pitched two straight complete game losses, that’s gotta stop.” The last pitcher to have three straight complete games without a win, Steve Carlton in 1973 The lineup has been in a slump, but the starting pitching has done its job. The Phillies entered ...
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MURPHY’S LAW STRIKES LIDGE’S ANATOMY
Posted on 25 Mar 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
Welcome to another gripping episode of Phillies Anatomy. When last we left our intrepid Phightins, there were Phour Aces, a stacked lineup and a potential run at a fifth straight NL East title all in sight. Speculation that the Phillies were the prohibitive favorite in the NL inspired fans looking to avenge the 2010 NLCS. Dreams of a Boston-Philly World Series or perhaps a rematch of 2009’s W...
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