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Mariners point finger at wrong place

Eric Schwartz — Thu, 13 May 2010 01:08:29 +0000

Ken Griffey Jr. took a nap — and somehow that is a reporter’s fault.

At least that’s the way the Seattle Mariners see it.

On Monday the News Tribune ran an article with two unidentified players stating that Griffey went down to the locker room during the fifth inning and preceded to take a nap.

Griffey has denied the report, without actually denying the snooze, but that is hardly the end of the story.

After picking up a win on… Finish Reading

Halladay Strikes Again

Erin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:56:04 +0000

Keeping with the theme of Roy Halladay, the Phillies ace had another stellar performance Wednesday, to earn his fourth victory of the season. Philadelphia traveled south to take on division rival Atlanta, who they entered the game tied for first place with.

Halladay, who threw his second complete game shutout of the season, was a major reason the Phillies took a 2-0 win, and moved in on top of the NL East. In his 113 pitches, he allowed only five hits and struck… Finish Reading

Old friend Cliff Lee still hurting

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:07:58 +0000

Things haven’t started so well in Seattle for Cliff Lee.

Lee told the Associated Press that he still feels pain in his strained abdomen following some on-field work today. The discomfort was enough that Lee said he had no idea when he would be able to return to the mound again.

On the bright side Lee did say that the muscle in his stomach felt better and was happy with the work he was able to get in.

Even if… 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

There is a new Ace in town

Joseph Birmingham — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:00:56 +0000

After starting last year against the perennial rival Atlanta Braves, the Phillies will have a chance to start off strong an immediately separate from the rest of the National League East. Their first 9 games come against 2 teams that went a combined 133-191 in 2009. With the addition of staff ace Roy Halladay and 5 of their first 8 series coming against sub .500 teams from 2009, the Phillies may have a real shot at the best start in… Finish Reading

Gearing up to go for 4 in a row

Joseph Birmingham — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:00:42 +0000

Thank God, baseball is back !

Pitchers and Catchers reported a day early as the Phillies get geared up to try to make it 4 in a row. The role that used to belong to the Atlanta Braves as the perennial team to beat seems to have been handed over to our Phitens. The Braves and Marlins both made off season moves that indicate the team in their sights is in fact the Phillies. The Mets also signed Jason Bay… Finish Reading

Three becoming the number for the Phillies

Eric Schwartz — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:42:14 +0000

For the third time in a week the Phillies locked up one of their starters with a three year deal.

It is being reported that Carlos Ruiz and the team have agreed to an $8.85 million, three-year contract that avoids salary arbitration.

Ruiz joins Joe Balnton and Shane Victorino as members who have joined the three-year club last last few days.

Three has indeed been a magical number for the organization. When the team acquired ace Roy Halladay from the… Finish Reading

Lee blindsided by trade

Eric Schwartz — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:12:57 +0000

Phillies fans weren’t the only ones shocked that the team traded Cliff Lee.

Lee was also blindsided by the move.

In a telephone interview with a member of the Associated Press, Lee said he thought he would end his career in a Phillies uniform.

“At first, I didn’t believe it. I thought we were working out an extension with the Phillies,” Lee said. “I thought I’d be spending the rest of my career there. … I was under the impression… Finish Reading

Halladay in, Lee out; prospects in, prospects out

Eric Schwartz — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:44:58 +0000

Aces coming and going, prospects in and out, who said December isn’t baseball time?

The Phillies have reached an agreement that will bring Roy Halladay to Philadelphia from Toronto in exchange for prospects. Halladay has also agreed to a 3-year, $60 million contract, with a fourth-year option.

Meanwhile, Cliff Lee is headed to Seattle in a move being made to clear cash and restock the farm system.

So is it a good move or bad move? Did the Phillies give… Finish Reading

What to my wondering eyes should appear? Everything

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:08:20 +0000

The Sixers and Flyers won on the same day?
Yea right and the Phillies are trading away Cliff Lee and bringing in Roy Halladay.
What a wild 24 hours it has been for Philadelphia sports fans. Fresh off one of the more exciting games of the NFL season — the Eagles Sunday Night win over the Giants — the fireworks kept coming.
The news that Roy Halladay is coming to town (I would expect the deal to… Finish Reading