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Found July 03, 2009 on We Should Be GM's:
PLAYERS: Rodrigo Lopez,  Jimmy Rollins,  Carlos Ruiz,  Raul Ibanez,  Livan Hernandez,  Jamie Moyer,  Fernando Nieve,  Johan Santana,  Joe Blanton
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies,  New York Mets

Tonight is the start of a new season. The Phillies, Marlins, Mets, and Braves are all separated by only 2 games. It's Philly versus NY this weekend, while Atlanta heads to Washington, and Florida is at home against Pittsburgh. Come Monday morning things in the NL East could look a whole lot different in the standings.Game Primer:*Somehow Rodrigo Lopez, who hasn't started a game since 2007, is the Phils best option to fill the starting pitcher void. I'm rooting for him, but I'm not counting on him.*The Phillies have lost 14 of their last 18 games. During that span they've hit .233, scored 76 runs (4.22 per game), while the rotation posted a 5.23 ERA, and the bullpen a 6.56 ERA along with four blown saves.*Jimmy Rollins finally got a hit last night, two to be exact, snapping an 0-28 skid.*Since June 7th, Carlos Ruiz is 7 for his last 60 (.117 average). The loss of Raul Ibanez surely hurt the offense, but the tailspin of Chooch has only worsened it.*Speaking o...
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Via Miami Herald  |  July 03, 2009
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Via The Fightins  |  July 02, 2009
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Phillies designate Taschner for assignment

Via Miami Herald  |  July 03, 2009
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Philly completes three-game sweep

Via CBSSports.com  |  July 05, 2009
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Moyer wins third straight start, helps Phillies down Mets

Via CBSSports.com  |  July 04, 2009
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Mercy Killing

Via Archie Bunker's Army  |  July 03, 2009
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PHILLIES 2, METS 0

Via New York Mets ? New York Post  |  July 05, 2009
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