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Another extra inning affair.

Joseph Birmingham — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:30:24 +0000

What next for the Phillies ?

Much has been made of Ryan Howard’s performance since his return from the disabled list, and now sources are saying there may still be something wrong with the big man preventing him from playing at 100%.

Last night, the first 6 innings were relatively uneventful as the teams played to a 1-1 draw. The Phillies looked lifeless after being swept by the Astros in a 4 game series that included losses to former Phillies… Finish Reading

Houston we have a problem

Eric Schwartz — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:38:02 +0000

For months Phillies fans trotted a sentence that went something like this: “If we can just stay in the race while our stars are out, this team will catch fire once its healthy.”

The team played well above expectations during injuries to Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Placido Polanco, Shane Victorino, Carlos Ruiz … and so on.

Now that the gangs finally all here, things were supposed to really take off. Instead, the team has gone into another funk. The Phillies… Finish Reading

Trade more than just a rumour now.

Joseph Birmingham — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:31:01 +0000

It is looking more and more like the Phillies will acquire a new pitcher.

With Victorino, Rollins and Utley on the DL, and Moyer apparently done forever, the Phillies are trying to shore up a roster that looked a lot deeper and stronger at the beginning of the year then it does now.

Roy Oswalt may be the missing piece. Oswalt has not yet waived his no trade clause but appears very unhappy with his standing as the staff ace for… Finish Reading

Whiz Kids or the New and Improved Phitens, who is better ?

Joseph Birmingham — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:23:37 +0000

From 1976 to 1980 they won 4 NL East titles, 1 National League Pennant and 1 World Series.

From 2005 to present they have won 3 National League East titles, 2 National league Pennants and 1 World Series.

The first team included the group known as the Whiz Kids, with nearly every member of the team either in the hall of fame, or close to it, and known nationally as household names due to the exposure they recieved during their… Finish Reading

Hamels says he has no problem with Myers

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:59:37 +0000

All of that tension between Cole Hamels and Brett Myers has apparently been fabricated.

At least that’s what Hamels is saying.

In a recent article by the Philadelphia Inquirer Hamels said that he has no problem with Myers and that the situation at question was just a case of misinterpreted joking.

Hamels has drawn the ire of some Phillies fans after he was quoted after the Game 3 loss as saying “I cant’s wait for (the season) to end. It’s… Finish Reading

Phillies and Dodgers set for NLCS showdown

Eric Schwartz — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:24:45 +0000

Tonight begins the next step in the Philadelphia Phillies quest to repeat as World Series champions. The Phils take on the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight at 8:07 p.m. in the first game of a best-of-seven NLCS series. Last year the Phillies beat the Dodgers in five games in the NLCS, but how will they fair this year?

He is a breakdown of how the match up:

Phillies Pitching:

Game 1: Cole Hamels: The lefty has had his ups and downs… Finish Reading

Phillies starting pitcher report card 2009

Joseph Birmingham — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:47:20 +0000

The Phillies and Rockies are deadlocked at 1-1 after the first two games at Citizens Bank park, and now they are off to chilly Colorado. The talk this year has focused on the Phillies pitching. Everyone seems to agree the offense and defense are good enough to repeat as World Series champions, but the jury is still out on the pitching staff. On an off day with no game scheduled, I am taking this time to review the Phillies pitchers; today… Finish Reading

Still no closer or closure for Philadelphia

Joseph Birmingham — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:24:41 +0000

Jamie Moyer was back in a familiar role for the Phillies today. He stepped back on the mound as a starting pitcher for the first time since his demotion to the bullpen. It definitely showed that he was a little rusty, but the oldest player in baseball shook off the cobwebs after allowing hits to the first five batters he faced and got back in the starting rhythm. After falling behind 4-0 in the first inning, Moyer promptly dispatched… Finish Reading

No more blown saves in Philadelphia

Joseph Birmingham — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:53:07 +0000

It appears as if Charlie Manuel finally heard the rest of us. I find it admirable that he stated Lidge was his guy a few months ago when the closer first started to struggle and was staying with him to the bitter end. I can appreciate his attempt at loyalty and integrity. But at a certain point, even Manuel had to recognize as manager of the defending World Series champions, his primary objective should be to win games. Lidge’s… Finish Reading

Rested Lidge Could Mean Success For Phils

BigGreek24 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:29:31 +0000

I know what you’re thinking – haven’t I been on Charlie Manual’s rear about not closing with Lidge? Didn’t I in previous posts say that I didn’t belive the Phillies will repeat because of Lidge’s failings?

Yes, you would be right on both counts. After doing a little digging, however, I found a rather interesting trend with Brad Lidge courtesy of the Philadelphia Daily News’ Rich Hoffman. Seems that the Lidge we see rested is a completely different pitcher than… Finish Reading