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Injured Phillies second baseman
Chase Utley has given little sign of backing off his prediction that he will be ready to take the field come Opening Day.
Though the prognosis for his recovery from hip surgery has been estimated to take until June or beyond, Utley is ahead of schedule and is ...
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March 09, 2009
I really like this commercial and I especially like the expressions on Jimmy Rollins' face throughout, but it's still just a tad too close to a ripoff of that scene in Happy Gilmore for me. The whole time I'm just waiting for Carl Weathers to come over and unplug the pitching machine. They even ...
Via sportsonbroad.com
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March 08, 2009
One of the biggest stories to come out of Clearwater thus far has
been the play of 25 year old John Mayberry Jr. Though the Phillies
are only a few games into the '09 pre-season, Mayberry has already
flashed potential both at the plate and in the
field.But who is this kid?Check out the full SOB take @ http://www.sportsonbroad.com/philadelphia-phillies/john-mayberry/
March 08, 2009
So, with the regular season approaching soon, i wonder what the phillies will do with there bench. John Mayberry Jr has been lighting it up and Jason Donald is also playing well. Donald could very well be our third baseman for some time this year due to Pedro Feliz back injury not progressing well. So, who do the phillies keep here? Jenkins is still gonna be here because...
Via We Should Be GM's
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March 10, 2009
The likes of Chase, Lidge, Madson, and Victorino have already be enshrined in the vault of WSBGM's as Garbage Pail Phillies. Today is the last installment of the series with the focus being on coaches, radio personalities, GM's, and 2 kick-ass bloggers.~Carson
Via chicagotribune.com
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March 08, 2009
There's less of Brett Myers this year. The Phillies starter lost 35 pounds,
which he credited to his off-season diet. "Making smarter choices while you
drink beer," he said. "Instead of pizza, eat salad. Play for the tie."
Via philly.com
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March 08, 2009
CLEARWATER, Fla. - John Mayberry Jr.'s home run in the first inning yesterday
bounced off the roof of the tiki bar in the deepest area of left field. As
Mayberry rounded the bases, the public address system blared the theme from
The Natural, and nearly everyone in the sellout crowd of 9,681 stood and
cheered as he rounded the bases.
It has been that kind...
Via Mets Merized Online
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March 10, 2009
There are so many qualities I admire about Jerry Manuel, but the one I admire most is his ability to be forthright and tell it like it is. Unlike past Mets managers, I never get the feeling that Manuel is simply paying us lip
Yesterday, he weighed in on Pedro Martinez and regardless of ...
Via philly.com
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March 08, 2009
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz was removed from Panama's 7-0
loss to Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic last night after suffering a
neck injury.
"We have to wait until tomorrow to see what the doctor says," Panama manager
Hector Lopez said in a postgame news conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
After Panama pitcher Bruce Chen suggested...
Via Phillies Nation
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March 10, 2009
Project Prospect has posted their list of the top 50 hitters under age 25 (and their top 10 for each position). Interestingly, not one hitter in the Phillies organization is listed. (...)
Via Five Tool Tool
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March 10, 2009
This spring brings hope, but of a different kind than previous. Unlike past years, when hopes were based around players, this year the good feelings are more organizational. With the acquisition of Matt Holliday, Jason Giambi, Orlando Cabrera and Nomar Garciaparra, the team has sent one clear ...
Via 700 Level
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March 10, 2009
The Mets website has started a presale for April and May tickets that runs from today until Friday. (Presale code: "REYES") The Phillies play at Citi Field on May 6th and 7th, so if you can make it up there on a weekday, show those Mets fans how fans of the WFC represent.
Via Beerleaguer
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March 08, 2009
Righthander Joe Blanton takes the mound when the Phillies take on the Braves at 1:05 p.m. from Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Carlos Carrasco, Clay Condrey and Ryan Madson are also listed. Notes: The Phillies press office has compiled a list of league leaders. Bear in mind some of them would be even higher if they counted the exhibition games with the WBC teams. Ryan Howard, who's killing...
Via Beerleaguer
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March 10, 2009
Recent history tells us the Phillies' 12th pitcher hasn't arrived yet. Quick trivia: Who was awarded the last spot in Charlie Manuel's bullpen at the end of 2008 spring training? If you answered Tim Lahey, you are correct, and if you said "Who the hell is Tim Lahey," you wouldn't be alone. Lahey was a Rule 5 pick by the Cubs who couldn't win over Lou...
Via Mets Merized Online
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March 09, 2009
In the forty five years the Mets played at Shea, some of the greatest ever have performed on the field. True legends have appeared on the green grass of our home. No, I'm not talking Tom Seaver, Sandy Koufax or Henry Aaron. I'm referring to some of the biggest names in the history of Rock and ...
Via 700 Level
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March 09, 2009
Commenter Kyle A. is down in Clearwater and filed this fan report.This is my second trip to Clearwater, Florida
to watch our Fightin? Phils get ready for the regular season.? Coming from State
College where the temperatures have hovered in the 20s and 30s all
winter, today?s weather, ...
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