Son of a bitch. This “rough spell” is like an expanding tar pit and the Phillies are getting stuck in it one by one like sabertooth tigers. I laughed when I saw Chamo’s tag but jesus god that was two weeks ago and it’s still true: DEAR GOD THIS IS BRUTAL.
With the Phillies all of [...]
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Via The Fightins
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July 02, 2009
With all the sucking the Phillies have been doing lately, it’s kinda hard to pinpoint one sucky player as the reason for their recent downfall. Jimmy Rollins is 0-for-his last 27 with four walks since the 19th of June, Ryan Howard has just one home run in his last 15 games, Pedro Feliz had [...]
Via Crashburn Alley
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July 03, 2009
Ryan Madson hasn’t been the same since Brad Lidge got injured.
Before Lidge got injured: 27.3 IP, 7 ER, 20 H, 9 BB, 29 K
After: 12.7 IP, 8 ER, 16 H, 7 BB, 11 K
In wanting to analyze Ryan Madson’s release points, there are two roadblocks for me: there is no easily-accessible database where I can [...]
Via *D Phillies Nation
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July 03, 2009
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs have three players headed to the All Star Game. Andrew Carpenter, Mike Cervenak and Andy Tracy were selected to represent the International League All Stars.
Carpenter is 7-1 with a 2.75 earned run average in 14 games. Carpenter earned his first Major League win when he was called up earlier this season to [...]
Via *D Phillies Nation
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July 03, 2009
According to Todd Zolecki (via Twitter), Jack Taschner was designated for assignment to make room for Rodrigo Lopez. Also, Brett Myers was moved from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
Via *D Phillies Nation
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July 03, 2009
New York Mets (39-39) at Philadelphia Phillies (39-37)
Livan Hernandez (5-3, 4.04 ERA) vs. Rodrigo Lopez (5-4, 3.91 ERA in AAA)
Time: 7:05 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 80
TV:Comcast Sporstnet
Twitter: Phillies Nation
Tonight, the rivalry is renewed in a big series for both teams. The Phillies look to turn around their struggles and stay in first [...]
Via CBSSports.com
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July 04, 2009
Jamie Moyer pitched neatly into the seventh inning, Jimmy Rollins hit a two-run double and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-1 on Saturday.
Via Dodgers Locker
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July 02, 2009
The Dodgers have traded 32-year old lefty reliever Brian Mazone to the Phillies for future considerations. Mazone has pitched in 13 games (0 starts) in AAA-ball this season and he is 0-1 with a 8.44 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP. If the Dodgers get anything more than a $20 dollar bill in this [...]
Via Miami Herald
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July 03, 2009
Rodrigo Lopez took a three-hitter into the seventh inning in his first outing in two years, helping the Philadelphia Phillies snap a six-game home losing streak with a 7-2 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night.
Via Miami Herald
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July 03, 2009
The Philadelphia Phillies limp back home tied atop the NL East after a dreadful road trip. Tonight, they try to improve upon their horrific play in front of their own fans when they open a three-game series against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park.
Via Swing and a Miss
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July 03, 2009
The Phils limped home last night following a third straight loss to the Braves at Turner Field and for the first time in more than a month find they are no longer in sole possession of first place. While still atop the standings in the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News, they are no doubt listed second in the Miami Herald.That's OK; they weren't in first place at this...
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