Orioles
The Phillies have been said to have interest in Manny Machado, but would appear to require a negotiating window in a trade.
Photo: Wikipedia Commons The Baltimore Orioles have a potential mess on their hands. The team reportedly agreed to a two-year, $15 million contract with free agent closer Grant Balfour. However, the Orioles nullified the deal after Balfour's physical. The result is a public relations mess on the part of the Orioles as doctors […]
We hate the Yankees. But we love Raul Ibañez. We are indifferent to the Orioles, but love Jim Thome. Right? Last night's thriller in New York saw Raul Ibañez hit the game-tying home run in the bottom of the 9th inning with one out off of 51-save closer Jim Johnson, and then a walkoff shot […]
The Phillies have been eliminated from playoff contention and are fighting to finish the season with a winning record. As the season winds down and I am realizing that I will have a lot more time on my hands than I have the last five years, one question remains: Who will I root for this […]
Juan Pierre survived the non-waiver trade deadline. Juan Pierre survived the waiver trade deadline. Any team acquiring Juan Pierre after that deadline would be unable to use him in the playoffs. But that has not stopped teams from being interested. Danny Knobler of CBS Sports reports that the Orioles "have some interest" in acquiring […]
The Phillies and Jim Thome figured that getting to be exclusively a designated hitter in the American League would help keep slugger Jim Thome healthy. Unfortunately, it appears that this plan was unable to keep him healthy. CSN Baltimore reports that Jim Thome is headed for an MRI on his neck. Thome explains his injury […]
CBS Sports' Danny Knobler is reporting that the Baltimore Orioles are interested in the Phillies' Joe Blanton: After a good first month, Orioles starters are back near the bottom, with a combined 4.70 ERA that ranks 25th in baseball. Even with the slumping rotation, the Orioles have managed to stay in second place in the […]
A Phillies.com post last night reported some trade interest in Placido Polanco, namely from the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles likely would be interested in Polanco as a second baseman, since Robert Andino is hitting just .182. The Orioles would continue to be a good trade partner for the Phillies as Phillies Director of Player Development […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew Game 1 the Phillies prevailed in spite of a rough pitching performance from Joe Blanton, who gave up 5 earned runs in 6 2/3 innings. An explosion from the offense thanks to the bats of Jim Thome and Shane Victorino made the Phillies victorious. Game 2 went to poor defense. Jimmy […]
Really simple: -Thome hits a home run as DH and has two hits -Mike Fontenot's glove shows his .400 bat isn't worth it -Hunter Pence airmails a throw that would have saved a run -Teams go extra innings thanks to said run -Some rookie (B.J. Rosenberg) has to pitch with the game on the line […]
