Examining Manuel: 4/5/2011

Posted by Mike Frohwirth Last night's loss was a tough one. Mostly because losing to the Mets ever is just not fun. Of course, we didn't expect to win every game, did we? Even the best teams will lose 60-70 games. There are two questions we should consider, with respect to Charlie Manuel's performance last […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  06 Apr 2011
Phillies’ 2011 Bullpen Picture Geting Clearer?

Posted by Mike Frohwirth Courtesy espn.com October 26th, 2010 was a good day. Though the pain of the NLCS defeat was still only days old, and a potential Cliff Lee Return was still inconceivable, the Phillies made a wise move that day. They declined the $4.5 MM option on reliever J.C. Romero's contract, presumably cutting […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  29 Mar 2011
Lidge to begin season on DL; What Does this Mean for Phillies’ Strategy?

Posted by Mike Frohwirth Courtesy coachbones.com Yesterday's 9th inning implosion by Brad Lidge didn't seem particularly concerning. It was a Spring Training game, after all. Lidge was just a proven veteran getting some work in, preparing for when the results did matter. This morning, Phillies fans became very concerned, as it was announced that Lidge […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  25 Mar 2011
Blanton Eyes Redemption and Series Win In Finale

Today Joe Blanton will aim to make right on the mound as he takes on the Miami Marlins. Just a few weeks ago Joe Blanton was pitching as if he were a Cy Young candidate, but in his last three starts he's been back down to Earth and has not been effective. With the series […]

Erik Seybold  •  03 Jun 2012
Jose Contreras to DL, Phillies Undecided On Who They’ll Call Up

Jose Contreras is going to the DL and it is retroactive to his appearance in the 7th inning of tonight's game. He is scheduled for an MRI this weekend. Conteras could not even record an out before falling to the ground in pain and agony after throwing a pitch. At first the Phillies reported that […]

Erik Seybold  •  02 Jun 2012
Cliff Lee Still Isn’t a Winner; Phillies Are In Extra Innings, 5-3

Today is May 25th and Cliff Lee does not have a win under his belt this season. Since he came back from the disabled list on May 10, Phillies fans have been patiently waiting for him to pick up a win. The fans are tired of waiting, and so is Cliff. A frustrating outing would […]

Danielle  •  25 May 2012
Phillies Drop Fourth Straight to Nationals, 5-2

Just another one of those games in which you'd rather throw your tv out of the window than have to watch Roy Halladay suffer another loss. Charlie Manuel posted his 80,000th lineup of the season… It wasn't one we'll be seeing in more games down the stretch.  Hector Luna, tonight's first baseman, hit a ground […]

Danielle  •  22 May 2012
Hector Luna Launches Grand Slam in Phillies Debut; Phils Wreck Cubs, 9-2

Kyle Kendrick took the mound in Chicago tonight in place of Vance Worley, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list today with elbow soreness. This might sound like a trainwreck waiting to happen, but Kyle pitched surprisingly well considering he started on short notice. The Phillies' offense was downright incredible tonight, including a surprising […]

Danielle  •  16 May 2012
It’s Time for the Phillies to Cut Some Veterans in the Shaky Bullpen

Yesterday afternoon we witnessed once again the Phillies' major problem this season: starter has a dominant/decent/good start, and the bullpen quickly coughs up the 1-2 run lead that the team has.  Yesterday's game was both a cause for frustration and a cause for hope. With their dominant closer unavailable, the Phillies had to turn to […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  16 May 2012