Wow, did that just really happen? Johan Santana was awesome for 8 innings, but the Mets bullpen was horrendous for 1 awful inning...I'm cool with that. Yep, the Phils held on to 1st place in the NL East with an M-azing comeback over the Mets last night. Of all players to make things happen, it was   more...
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Phils and Mets are tied for 1st place with a 3 game set to start tonight. Joe Blanton makes his Phillies debut against Johan Santana. Phils Phans are hoping for the best, but expecting the worst. Wednesday sees Brett Myers making his return from the minors to face John Maine. Thursday matinee   more...
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When his confidence grew after four minor league starts, Brett Myers set an ambitious goal of - I wish I were making this up - winning 10 games for the Phillies in the second half of the season. His quest for double digit victories was made even less likely tonight when he struggled in his return   more...
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Come join us for a LIVE GAME THREAD as Brett Myers and John Maine clash at Shea Stadium on Wednesday night!
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Whether you were excited about the return of Brett Myers to the Majors, or cautiously apathetic about it, there is no denying that his performance for the rest of the season will have an important impact on the club's playoff chances. Since Myers' dismal performance to date (3-9, 5.84 ERA,   more...
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The Phils have an off day after dropping back into a first place tie with the Mets, but there is still a ton of news and information to pass along:*Manuel upset Charlie Manuel is upset with the hitters after not coming through with more offense to support Cole Hamel's good outing yesterday. He was   more...
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While speculation about the Phillies going after a starting pitcher remains only that, talk now surfaces about the Fightin's going after a relief pitcher. Philly.com reports the Phillies have declined an offer by the Colorado Rockies for left-handed reliever Brian Fuentes.
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After a head-clearing, soul-searching, location-finding, fastball-reviving demotion to the minor leagues, right-hander Brett Myers rejoins the starting rotation against the rival Mets tonight at Shea Stadium. For New York, John Maine, who's also struggled lately, tries to reverse the momentum swing   more...
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Back from my vacation to discuss the Phillies news of the past week a bit browner, heavier, and tired. First on the agenda...1. The All-Star Game: Brad Lidge's unnecessary pitchers, Chase Utley's performance, and Pat Burrell and Cole Hamels snubs.2. The Joe Blanton Deal: will he help?3. Ryan   more...
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Any Phillies win is good, but a Phils win against the rival Mets with Johan Santana on the mound is extra sweet. Putting the sprinkles on top of the chocolate dipped ice cream cone was the snazzy Stars & Stripes caps for the 4th of July "Welcome Back Veterans" theme. Benson Update: Here's some   more...
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Shocking. The Phillies Opening Day starter, Brett Myers, has agreed to be sent down to Triple A Lehigh Valley where he will pitch for them on Wednesday. Myers could have refused the assignment, but it sounds like he agreed with the Phillies that he needed to re-gain his confidence in the   more...
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The Phillies acquired Brad Lidge in one of the best trades in their history this past off-season, and now they have him locked up until at least 2011. Lidge, who would have been a free agent at the end of the season, signed a three year deal worth 37.5 million dollars. The deal also includes a team   more...
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After the Brewers and Cubs made major moves to bolster their rotations, you knew it was only a matter of time before the Phillies responded. While the Phils weren't able to pick up a top line starter, they were able to acquire Joe Blanton, a serviceable pitcher, from the Oakland Athletics. The   more...
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Screaming Sports' Phil Yoon runs down several baseball Bulls and several baseball Bears in the latest edition of Stock Market. Curtis Granderson? Oh yea, he's definitely a bull. Jacoby Ellsbury? Ehhhh ... not so much.
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Last week Pat Gillick told the media that if things on the trade front didn't progress as he hoped, he would have to turn to his "B List". I thought it was just another example of Gillick smoke-screening the media, and not letting them see his hand. Unfortunately after hearing the most recent   more...
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