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Embed from Getty Images When the Phillies traded closer Ken Giles and shortstop Jonathan Arauz for five players, many Phillies fans were upset. Early in the season fans saw Giles struggle, while Vince Velasquez starred at times, Brett Oberholtzer mopped up the Phillies bullpen, Thomas Eschelman developed into a bigger prospect. Both Mark Appel and Harold Arauz also remain Phillies property. After early […]
We will never forget this image. Brad Lidge falling down to his knees and throwing up his arms in the air. Carlos Ruiz running up to him for an embrace. Ryan Howard knocking them over. The Phillies were World Champions of Baseball. The perfect closer from that season, Brad Lidge, whose 48 for 48 dominance […]
After a few days of tweeting, that included my question about his restaurant (assuming he would be working in the restaurant full-time these days… @frankklose 44 oz porterhouse — Roy Oswalt's Website (@royoswalt44net) May 2, 2013 Roy Oswalt has signed: #Rockies have agreed to terms on a Minor League contract w/ 3-time All-Star Roy Oswalt. […]
The Miami Marlins may be in fourth place and will be just two games ahead of the cellar-dwelling Phillies, but they appear to be adding in hopes of turning their season around. According to Buster Olney of ESPN, the Marlins have traded for Astros OF/1B/should-be-DH Carlos Lee. The Marlins had such poor production from first […]
Well, the curse words were so loud that we could hear them during the 8th inning Phillies' 1:00 Tuesday game against the Houston Astros. The issue was, to Charlie Manuel, umpire Bob Davidson got in the way of catcher Brian Schneider on a dropped third strike. Batter Jason Castro advanced to first base. […]
2012 MLB Season Predictions American League AL East winner – NY Yankees AL Central winner – Detroit Tigers AL West winner – Los Angeles Angels AL Wild Card Teams (2) – Texas Rangers, Tampa Rays AL MVP – Albert Pujols AL Cy Young – Jered Weaver AL Rookie of the Year – […]
Philliedelphia/Corey Shaw "Well, that's not how you want to finish it.," Larry Andersen exclaimed. Raul Valdez, Brian Sanches, and Jeremy Horst each blew saves en route to a 6-5 loss to the Houston Astros Tuesday in Kissimmee, capped by a Brian Bixler home run in the bottom of the 10th inning. The good news is […]
Posted by Frank Klose Back in 2007, the Phillies had two things: six starting pitchers, and one of the worst bullpens ever assembled. They really had no choice but to make Brett Myers a start. In 2007 the Phillies had the following in their bullpen: Antonio Alfonseca Joe Bisenius Fabio Castro Clay Condrey Kane […]
Posted by Frank Klose Well, at the All-Star game, new Phillies OF Hunter Pence asked Roy Halladay what it was like to be on the Philadelphia Phillies. From Kevin Cooney at Phillyburbs.com: Apparently, Pence had his eye on Philadelphia as well. Starting pitcher Roy Halladay said on Friday night that Pence and he had a […]
A special guest post by Domonic Pody. Or is it Dominic? Courtesy heberts.net Let’s get a few things straight right off the bat: Hunter Pence is a good baseball player; having him on the roster would probably help the Phillies anemic (schizophrenic?) offense; and if a reasonable deal can be made for him, the Phillies […]
