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Power Outage
Posted on 13 May 2012 by Christopher Rowe.
Not even in our worst nightmares could any Phillies fan have forseen such a fate. The last place Phillies (16-19) celebrating a series victory over the even-more-last-place San Diego Padres (12-23). If not for the efforts of Cole Hamels (5 hits, one ER in 7 IP) and a 3-2 victory, the Phillies might be trailing the NL East-leading Washington Nationals by more than six games. So, as of ...
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Phillies Future Tense
Posted on 28 Oct 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
One month ago the Philadelphia Phillies were riding the best record in baseball to the postseason. At that time they expected that they, rather than the St. Louis Cardinals might be squaring off with the Texas Rangers in the 107th World Series. Life doesn’t often work out as expected and that rings true in sports as well. While the 102-win 2011 Phillies watch tonight’s World Series Game 7 o...
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Howard’s RBI Seasons
Posted on 31 Aug 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
Tuesday with three RBI in a 9-0 drubbing of the Cincinnati Reds, Ryan Howard became the first Phillie to reach 100 RBI in six consecutive seasons, breaking a tie with Sam Thompson and Chuck Klein. Howard now stands alone among Phillies greats, something that Philadelphia fans may get used to seeing over the next few years. Yrs. Player Seasons RBI Totals (in order) 6 Ryan How...
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Washout, Blowout, Dead Arm Alumni Weekend
Posted on 15 Aug 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
Hopefully your weekend was better than the Phillies. Friday night the Phils returned home flying high as they flew across the continent after a 9-1 West Coast (and Rockies) road trip. Spirits were high as Ryan Howard, Hunter Pence, Shane Victorino and Carlos Ruiz were on fire while the pitching staff celebrated the return of Ryan Madson, Brad Lidge and Roy Oswalt. Adding icing to the proverbial...
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Destiny…Mystery…Dynasty…History
Posted on 1 Aug 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
Championships are as much about good planning as they are good luck – as much the result of good general management as they are good management. Baseball decisions must be made on the field as a direct result of personnel and financial decisions made in the front office. The Carpenter Family (headed by R.R.Ms son “Bob” and grandson “Ruly”) owned and operated the Phillies since taking ...
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Philadelphia Phillies: Ryan Howard and the Best First Baseman in Team History
Posted on 15 Jul 2011 by Adrian Fedkiw.
Phillies' Top Ten SP Ever During his magnificent 18-year career, Mike Schmidt played mostly third base, and some shortstop. In 1985, the Phillies moved him to first base to give 23-year old Rick Schu an opportunity to start at third. The experiment didn't last a full season, and Philadelphia traded him to Baltimore in 1988. Pat Burrell started his career at first base due to an injury to o...









