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Beer nuts: Phillies’ bench gradually collecting dust

Found August 20, 2009 on Beerleaguer:
PLAYERS: Greg Dobbs,  Matt Stairs
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies

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Daily News’ David Murphy notes that a run of hot starting pitching is leaving Greg Dobbs and other reservists cold. Tonight’s game could be a good time to give them some work. [Link] One only needs to revisit Game 4 of the NLCS to recognize the importance of at-the-ready pinch hitting. That is, of course, in reference to Matt Stairs’ game-winning pinch homer, one of the greatest hits in franchise history. If the Phillies are to expect the same type...
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