The Phillies’ Cliff Lee: An Elite Pitcher Still at The Top of His Game

Posted by Mike Frohwirth   Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew If you agree with the statement made in the title, you are excused from reading the remainder of this post. This post really shouldn't even be necessary, just like posts themed "Wilson Valdez Is Not Good. At All.", or "Offering Kyle Kendrick Arbitration: Not What You Would Call "Smart" […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  02 Jul 2012
Phillies Put Cole Hamels On Trade Block

(Photo: Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani) Well I guess the Phillies are sellers this year.  According to CBS' Jon Heyman, the Phillies have begun to call other Major League teams regarding trade interest in lefthander Cole Hamels.  Hamels, 28, is in his last year of his contract with the Phillies and if he is not traded or not […]

Erik Seybold  •  01 Jul 2012
Texas Rangers Scouting Phillies Cole Hamels

According to Fan Nation, the Texas Rangers are reportedly scouting Phillies' lefthander Cole Hamels. Along with scouting Hamels, the Rangers are reportedly also scouting Brewers' ace Zack Greinke. Hamels, 28, is a free agent after this season and just as expected he has not spoken a word of his contract negotiations with the Phillies. Hamels signed […]

Erik Seybold  •  01 Jul 2012
Cole Hamels Seeking First Win Against Marlins This Season

Well last night wasn't the start we were looking for. Cliff Lee was lit up for six earned and the Phils only produced two runs themselves. It wasn't a good game at all, and for Cliff Lee it hasn't been a good season at all. The Marlins now hold a 4-3 record against the Phillies […]

Erik Seybold  •  30 Jun 2012
Phillies Flounder in 6-2 Upset in Miami; Cliff Lee Still Winless

Brutal, brutal, brutal. The season continues to go down south for Cliff Lee, who entered this game with zero wins and left with the same amount. It's not about the offense bailing him out, that hasn't been an issue as of late. This is now about Cliff Lee giving up way too many runs, which […]

Danielle  •  29 Jun 2012
Cliff Lee, Josh Johnson Open Up Weekend Set In Miami

Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew The Phillies were unable to end their homestand on a good note as they failed to seal a series victory against the Pirates. They took the first two games by storm, but were outhit by the Pirates in the last two games on Wednesday and yesterday. The Phils are embarking on a […]

Erik Seybold  •  29 Jun 2012
Bastardo Blows Game One, Phils Lose 3-2; More Bullpen Disasters in Game Two Lead to 7-3 Loss

Cole Hamels and David Price squared off this afternoon in the first game of a double-header. Friday's game was washed out, pushing a game back to 6:35 tonight, and starting this game 30 minutes early. It was a scoreless battle between the Phils and Rays until the sixth inning when Jimmy Rollins jacked a solo […]

Danielle  •  24 Jun 2012
After Phillies Drop Game One, Cliff Lee Gets Nod In Game Two Against Rays

Cole Hamels tossed seven innings of shutout baseball, allowing three hits while walking three and striking out seven against the Rays. Hamels earned the no-decision in the Phillies' 3-2 loss in game one. Antonio Bastardo is the one to blame for the loss, he walked the first two batters he faced and surrendered a three-run […]

Erik Seybold  •  24 Jun 2012
Phillies Waste New Roster Opportunity; Will Need to Add a Starter Later, Pitch Shorthanded

Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew After Friday's washout against Tampa Bay, the Phillies found themselves facing their first doubleheader of the year.   This is also the Phillies first opportunity to take advantage of a new opportunity afforded to teams in the new Major League Baseball collective bargaining agreement. Teams that have a day-night doubleheader may add […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  23 Jun 2012