Injuries Aplenty in Spring Training
In this spring training season there has been plenty of injuries, Philadelphia Phillies baseman Chase Utley is one of the many players who is suffering with injury.
Chad Durbin interview
I remember meeting Chad Durbin back in 1998. He was in his first and only season in High-A Wilmington (with the KC Royals) and I was in high school and a fan of the team.
The Injury Bug has bitten
With spring training coming to an end and teams making cuts to finalize their roster, a few teams are dealing with the injury bug. The defending National League champions, the Philadelphia Phillies, were pretty sure that closer Brad Lidge and lefty specialist JC Romero would not be ready for Opening Day. Romero has been said Read the Rest…
Philadelphia Phillies Wish List
Coming off their first World Series title in 20 years, the Philadelphia Phillies entered 2009 with virtually the same team as in 2008 (except for the addition of Raul Ibanez in left field). However getting to the World Series was a lot tougher in 2009. Injuries decimated the bullpen as everyone except setup man Ryan Read the Rest…
Range of Emotions Aplenty
Yankees 7, Phillies 4: Game 4 was a game with a full rage of emotions. For the Phillies, the fans were fired up at the start, but were quickly quieted by the Yankees early offense. Late in the game, the Yankees were shocked by the homeruns hit by the Phillies to tie the game. Phillies Read the Rest…
World Series Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. NY Yankees
The 2009 World Series is truly a matchup of the two best teams in baseball. There is trash-talking, with each city’s media taking things to the extreme and trying to get the players involved. One NY newspaper depicted Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino in a cheerleading skirt and called the Phillies the “Frillies”. Phillies shortstop Jimmy Read the Rest…
The Team to Beat
Phillies 10, Dodgers 4: Jimmy Rollins had stated in years past that the Phillies were the team to beat. After winning the 2008 World Series, they would BE the team to beat. Now that they are again the National League Champions for the second consecutive season and are defending their World Series title, they are Read the Rest…
Divisional Series Recap Day 6
Phillies 5, Rockies 4: Are the Philadelphia Phillies destined for World Series glory? After last night’s comeback victory, some may say so. With a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the eighth inning, manager Charlie Manuel went to Ryan Madson with runners on in relief of starter Cliff Lee, who once again pitched brilliantly. After Read the Rest…
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