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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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Extremely Slow and Incredibly Idealistic
Posted on 17 Jan 2012 by Christopher Rowe.
Pitchers and Catchers report to Phillies Spring Training in Clearwater in 5 weeks but spring seems intolerably far away. While the Phillies once made a grand splash early into Hot Stove season with Jonathan Papelbon (4 years @ $50 million) they have lulled their fans into a soporific glaze of late. Ryan Howard has been seen at the complex on crutches and the news of Placido Polanco and Hunter P...
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John Bowker is the new Matt Stairs
Posted on 31 Aug 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
The Phillies added some bench help before tonight’s waiver trade deadline. They acquired left-handed-hitting outfielder John Bowker from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a player to be named or cash considerations. To make room for Bowker on the 25-man roster, the Phillies optioned right-hander Michael Schwimer to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, they placed Jose C...
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Phillies Tire of Pounding Mets, Lose Finale
Posted on 26 Aug 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a rare day game loss at the hands of the New York Mets. Prior to the series finale, the Phillies were 29-13 in day games (16-4 at home), whereas the Mets were 18-22 in afternoon outings. Phillies have won 10 of 15 against the Mets this season. More importantly, the Phillies had pounded the Mets 19-4 in the previous two games – which included Vance Worley’...
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Polanco Sports Hernia Potentially Problematic
Posted on 17 Aug 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
Placido Polanco will try to finish the season playing with a sports hernia injury – or to be accurate, not playing and then attempting to play. Much like when the team chose to allow Chase Utley to rest for two months the outcome could potentially be problematic or positively productive. Only time will tell. Following Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Arizona, retroactive to Aug. 7 Polanco was placed on ...
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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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MLB’s Madcap May Madness
Posted on 29 May 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
What in the name of George Herman Ruth is going on in baseball? The Cleveland Indians are still leading the pack (largest margin of any division leader and tied for second-best record in the majors) after two months of play. Eventually someone has to either call them contenders or let Cleveland know that they can’t be playing this well. Mariano Rivera (13 SV, 1.71 ERA and the greatest closer...
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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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Phils Make Minor Deal for Cartwright (no Bonanza)
Posted on 10 Jan 2011 by Christopher Rowe.
The Phillies acquired minor league second baseman Albert Cartwright from the Houston Astros in exchange for left-hander Sergio Escalona, who was designated for assignment over the weekend. Escalona, 26, spent last season with Double A Reading, where he went 4-8 with a 3.81 ERA in 50 games. He had 53 strikeouts in 54.1 innings. He appeared in 14 games with the Phillies in 2009. The Phillies had ...
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Phils Favored, No Excuses
Posted on 5 Oct 2010 by Christopher Rowe.
NL East champs four straight years The Phillies are considered the favorites to get back to the World Series. Not only is this a new concept for the Comeback Kids of Broad Street, but a prospect that seemed as likely in July as Eagles coach Andy Reid replacing Kevin Kolb at QB after the first game of the season. Hamels has been brilliant in 2010 Think back to July…The Phillies had just clos...
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Jimmy Rollins to the D.L.
Posted on 14 Apr 2010 by Bryan Sargent.
Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday with a Grade 1/Grade 2 right calf strain. He injured it literally minutes before the Phillies' home opener against the Washington Nationals on Monday. After he was announced in the starting lineup and took his place on the foul line for the pre-game introductions, Jimmy strained the calf while sprinting in th...
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