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No show squeezes five minutes of compelling baseball talk and information into an hour quite like MLB Network?s 30 Clubs in 30 Days. Commentators:? In Studio ? Greg Amsinger, Mitch Williams, Dan Plesac, John Hart.? On Location ? Trenni Kusnierek Opening Statements Greg Amsinger:? The beautiful city of Tucson, Arizona.? The spring home for a club that [...]

The Blue Jays have traded Canadian pinch-hitting powerhouse Matt Stairs to the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named later, ending a nearly two year relationship. While there have been times that I have criticized Matt Stair's contract and inclusion as a part of this team, the time for debating that has passed. Right now I [...]

Hours after the Toronto Blue Jays designated him for assignment, the Phillies have reportedly added the American League veteran for the stretch run, according to FoxSports. [Link] Stairs was hitting .250/.342/.394 with 11 home runs this season. A veteran of 16 seasons, the New Brunswick, Canada native has had a solid career, hitting .266/.358/.482 with 252 home runs with 10 different...

With the waiver deadline looming on August 31st, the Phillies have been searching for one more bat off the bench, and they have finally acquired one. Left-handed hitter Matt Stairs was recently designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays, and now the Phillies have acquired him for a prospect. As of now, the identity of that prospect is unknown, but it won't be a top-end...

Despite the loss last night, a real refreshing story coming out is the work of Scott Eyre. (...)

In light of Bud Selig and Donald Fehr engaging in steroid denial last week, TIME magazine has posted a rather interesting article, an article inspired by a man who played the game, an article that makes it very clear that baseball, both MLB and the MLBPA, knew of the steroid problem as early as 1998 and did exactly nothing. In fact, they did more than nothing. To wit: The union...

Mike Lamb was placed on waivers by the Twins to make room for everyday Eddie Guardado. Lamb signed a two year deal during the off season and has struggled in his return to the American league in which he's only hitting .233. Lamb was much more successful in the National league with the Stros where he hit around .280 over four years. The 33 y/o left handed hitting player is a...

My mother always told me if I had nothing nice to say, then I should say nothing at all. Well, here's what I have to say about the Phils...Nothing! Click on the URL for the full article that includes some shots at Charlie Manuel. Cole Hamels, and Ryan Madson as well as an update on the Matt Stairs trade.

After missing out on Mark Kotsay, and shying away from Aubrey Huff due to his 2009 salary, the Phillies have acquired the left-handed bat off the bench they were looking for. Reports are the Phillies acquired outfielder Matt Stairs from the Blue Jays for a player to be named later. Stairs, who was designated for assignment earlier in the week by the Blue Jays, has had a disappointing...

Phils may have only split the Mets series, but one thing that stands out though is Jimmy Rollins' Lazarus Act, as he has risen from the dead. Over the past 3 games J-Roll has gone 9-11 (.818) with 3 runs, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 1 homerun, 5 rbi, 3 walks, 5 stolen bases, and has raised his OPS 41 points. Rollins has a career line of .293 avg/.345 ob%/.500 slg% in September/October...