PLACIDO POLANCO RUMORS
Phillies Resolution: Placido Polanco
Every day this month, we here at Philthy Stuff will be counting down the New Year's resolutions of each member on the Phillies, and what they can do to guide this team back to October. Next up, Placido Polanco.
For most of his career, Placido Polanco has been nothing if not a model of consistency. In his 14 seasons, he's compiled a career batting average of .301 to go along...
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January 04, 2012
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Polanco’s Promising April And His Subsequent Decline
We continue on with our 2011 Player Reviews with Placido Polanco.Placido Polanco started off the 2011 season in a great way. He was the best Phillies hitter in the month of April, even earning the MVP for that first month by many bloggers and reporters. He hit .398/.447/.524 in his first 26 games, and drove in 19 runs while striking out just five times.But we all know what happened...
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December 10, 2011
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December 10, 2011
Placido Polanco: Where Does the Philadelphia Phillies Third Baseman Fit Into the Team’s Plans for the Future?
If you judge him solely by his selection to be the National League’s starting third baseman in the All-Star Game as well as his Gold Glove award, Placido Polanco had a terrific season.
The reality is that the 36-year old was a glaring weakness on the offensive side of the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies. Polanco hit .275 with five home runs in 523 plate appearances, giving him...
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November 18, 2011
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November 18, 2011
What To Do With Polanco…
Placido Polanco hit .398 in April with nine extra-base hits, then .243 the rest of the season with 10. His OPS was .972 at the end of April, then .591 the rest of the way. It only got worse in October, when Polanco went 2 for 19 with no walks, runs, or RBI and one rally-killing double play in the first inning of Game 2.Polanco’s defense was unsurprisingly elite in 2011 – it passed...
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October 10, 2011
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October 10, 2011
Phillies 3B Polanco diagnosed with sports hernia
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco has been diagnosed with a sports hernia.The veteran infielder is expected to receive an injection Tuesday and will be reevaluated later in the week. The Phillies are hopeful they will not have to place him on the disabled list.Surgery remains an option for the 35-year-old, but it is likely he would be able to return at some point...
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August 08, 2011
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August 08, 2011
Philadelphia Phillies Third Baseman Placido Polanco Will Not Play in 2011 MLB All-Star Game
After missing five straight games with a back injury, Placido Polanco decided he will sit out the 2011 MLB All-Star Game. Polanco was named the starter from the National League after a dynamic April, although he has slumped drastically since May 1.
Polanco was replaced on the team by Chicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez, although Ramirez was replaced later today by San Francisco...
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July 10, 2011
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Third Baseman Placido Polanco Diagnosed With Bulging Disc in Back
The injuries just keep piling up for the Phillies. Placido Polanco has been officially diagnosed with a bulging disc in his back, according to CSNPhilly.com.
Polanco wasn’t in tonight’s starting lineup for the fourth consecutive game. He hasn’t officially been placed on the DL, but a stint may be necessary for the 35-year old. Polanco has said he expects to play in the All...
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July 08, 2011
Philadelphia Phillies Third Baseman Placido Polanco to Visit Spinal Cord Specialist Tomorrow
Placido Polanco’s ailing back isn’t getting any better, and tomorrow the All-Star third baseman will visit a spinal cord specialist in Philadelphia.
Polanco is scheduled to start for the National League in the All-Star Game on July 12, and he says he still plans to do so. As of now though, Polanco has been held out of the lineup for consecutive games with a pinched nerve in...
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July 07, 2011
Nifty 50, Shutouts Galore, Deserving Reader Comment & Undeserving Polly
Nifty 50:The first team to reach 40 wins this season was also the fastest to 50...go figure. The Phils moved to 20 games above .500 last night with their 50th victory of the season. Pretty damn impressive, especially considering the amount of injuries they've endured.Shutouts Galore:So this Cliff Lee guy is alright after all. 3 straight complete game shutouts is pretty good...
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June 29, 2011
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June 29, 2011
Philadelphia Phillies Third Baseman Placido Polanco Leaves Game Early With Foot Injury
Placido Polanco left tonight’s Phillies-Braves game early with what was later ruled to be a bruised big toe. Polanco hit a ground rule double in the at-bat, but hurt his foot earlier in the at-bat by fouling a pitch off it.
Polanco was replaced on the base paths by Wilson Valdez. Polanco is listed as day to day as of now and most likely will not need to go on the disabled list...
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May 06, 2011
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