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Vote for Perdro … again?

Eric Schwartz — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:18:17 +0000

Will there be another Pedro Martinez sighting in Citizen’s Bank Park?

Well, maybe.

ESPN.com is reporting that the Phillies have been in contact with Pedro in regards to returning to the team in the second half of the season. Pedro was a pleasant surprise for the Phillies last year, rediscovering his fastball and giving the rotation some much needed depth. He was however tagged with two losses to the Yankees in the World Series.

Bellow is a statement… 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

How will Pedro’s time in Philadelphia be remembered

Eric Schwartz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:17:14 +0000

Wherever he has gone Pedro Martinez has elicited a lot of emotions from his team’s fan base and the fan base of the opposition. Some view Pedro as a fun, wacky guy who brings energy to a team and a stadium every time he takes the mound.

Others view him as a cocky, arrogant pitcher whose history of hitting batters makes him an intimidator.

But how will his two-month stay in Philadelphia be remembered?

The Phillies signed Pedro Martinez on… Finish Reading

Yankees beat Phillies to claim 27th World Series

Eric Schwartz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:51:01 +0000

The Philadelphia Phillies’ quest to repeat as World Series champions has come to an end.

Thanks to six RBIs for Hideki Matsui the New York Yankees finished off the Phillies in Game Six, winning 7-3, to claim their 27^th World Series.

It was a frustrating day all the way around for Phillies fans. Pedro Martinez never gave the team a chance, allowing four runs in four innings. Chad Durbin came in and made things worse. The offense had its moments,… Finish Reading

Burnett shuts down Phils; Series tied 1-1

Eric Schwartz — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:54:30 +0000

Pedro Martinez gave the Phillies a valiant effort Thursday night but the Philadelphia bats went silent against A.J. Burnett, as the New York Yankees took Game 2, 3-1, to tie the World Series, 1-1.

A couple of solo home runs proved to be enough for New York thanks to seven strong innings from Burnett, who had his curveball going, and a two-inning save from Mariano Rivera.

Now the series shifts to Philadelphia where Cole Hamels will get the ball for… Finish Reading

Pedro Martinez and Yankees renew rivalry

Eric Schwartz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:23:11 +0000

When the Phillies signed pitcher Pedro Martinez late in the regular season it was with hopes hat he could provide them with a little bit more than Jamie Moyer was giving them.

Now, they are asking for more; A lot more.

Pedro will take the mound tonight at Yankees Stadium with the task of giving the Phillies a commanding 2-0 lead in the World Series.

Pedro’s best game against the Yankees came in September of 1999 when he pitched a… Finish Reading

Pedro Martinez to get ball in Game 2

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:24:12 +0000

If someone had told you at the All-Star break that the Phillies would be in the World Series with Cliff Lee and Pedro Martinez pitching games one and two, what would your reaction have been?

Likely a little confused.

However the Phillies two big late-season pickups will be doing exactly that as Charlie Manuel announced that Pedro will get the ball in Game 2 on Thursday.

“To have 60,000 people looking at one guy to deliver that ball and all… Finish Reading

No one is laughing at Charlie Manuel now

Eric Schwartz — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:31:19 +0000

It wasn’t so long ago that Charlie Manuel was looked at as a laughing stock in this area.

Manuel, the Phillies skipper, seemed to know nothing about National League baseball after spending his entire career in the American League as the manager of the Cleveland Indians.

Two years into his term with the Phillies it looked as though Manuel still didn’t understand how to properly execute a double switch – something Little League managers could figure out.… 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

209 Home Runs for 2009 and counting

Joseph Birmingham — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:32:54 +0000

The Phillies won again. Hit 4 homeruns. Ho hum. We Phanatics are getting spoiled. This is a really good team, with a lot of depth.

Example 1. Pitching : Happ left in the third with a mystery injury, probably reinjured his oblique muscle, and with all the talk about the bullpen, Kendrick comes in and pitches 4 innings of shut out 2 hit relief. The Phillies bullpen for all it’s late inning woes has been notorious this year for clutch long… Finish Reading