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The work is only half done, but by winning Game 3 the Yankees put the Phillies in their first hole of the postseason. The decision by Charlie Manuel to not pitch Cliff Lee on three days rest means ace CC Sabathia will take on the pedestrian Joe Blanton in Game 4. That is why last [...]
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Via The Scores Report
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October 30, 2009
Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has decided to start Joe Blanton in Game 4 of the World Series instead of ace Cliff Lee on short rest.
What this means is that Lee won’t be available for a possible Game 7 because he’ll pitch Game 5 now. Considering Lee has never started on short rest in his [...]
Via Dirty Bird Blog
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November 02, 2009
Tonight is the night, Why? Well, we have the Phillies vs. Yankees in a pivotal game five for the Phillies because they are on the brink of elimination. Cliff Lee is pitching tonight so I expect the Yankees to be swinging at the air, much like they did in game one against Lee. Than, I [...]
Via NY Daily News
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October 30, 2009
A day after Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee dominated the Yankees, a Verizon manager from Albany named Cliff Lee awoke bracing for abuse. It arrived early and often.
Via SI.com
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November 03, 2009
The World Series is heading back to the Bronx. Chase Utley homered twice to back a strong start by ace lefty Cliff Lee before the Phillies' bullpen held on for an 8-6 win in Game 5.
Via Baltimore Sun
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November 02, 2009
Utley, Lee help Phillies avoid Series elimination
Chase Utley hit two home runs to raise his World Series total to a record-tying five, Cliff Lee won again and the Philadelphia Phillies staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 5 on Monday night.
Via NJ.com
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November 01, 2009
Blanton doesn't have the name recognition, but he's playoff tested
Via Sports Illustrated
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November 01, 2009
For the second consecutive year, Joe Blanton is on the mound for Game 4 of the World Series. The Yankees counter with CC Sabathia on short rest. Joe Posnanski is blogging the action.
Via Pittsburghlive.com
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November 02, 2009
Chase Utley hit two home runs to raise his World Series total to a record-tying five, backing Cliff Lee once again, as Philadelphia forced a Game 6.
Via New York Yankees - New York Post
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October 31, 2009
PHILADELPHIA -- The doubters screamed when Phillies manager Charlie Manuel named Pedro Martinez as his Game 2 starter. Now he's giving them more fodder.
Manuel has tabbed Joe Blanton as his World Series Game 4 starter instead of bringing back Game ...
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