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Was the ball off of Ryan Howard's glove in Tuesday's Phillies contest against the Cleveland Indians fair or foul? As we saw those inches would have meant three runs for the Indians. Umpire Dan Iassogna did an admirable job of putting himself in the best possible position to see the play, but good-willed people […]
The Indians did not want Ezequiel Carrera on their major league roster, so the Phillies claimed him. The Phillies did not want Ezequiel Carrera on their major league roster, and now the Cleveland Indians have claimed him, reports CSN Philly's Jim Salisbury. The Phillies designated Ezequiel Carrera for assignment on Tuesday to make room […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Frank Klose The Phillies' coaching shakeup is only a week old. With Charlie Manuel's contract ending after this year, the Ryne-Sandberg-as-successor speculation has already run rampant. If the Phillies really have that intention, they may have to change their plans. Already the Phillies will have some competition for Sandberg's services. According to Troy […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani In the end it sounds like a good old fashioned benching by the manager. The underperforming Shane Victorino and subject of many trade rumors this season was pulled from the Phillies starting lineup within an hour of game time with no explanation, prompted many to speculate that he had been traded. Some […]