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If Ryan Howard Hits Disabled List, Do The Phillies Play Freddy Galvis Or Darin Ruf? Both?
Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard missed Sunday's 3-2 win over Cincinnati with a sore knee. Instead of flying to Miami with the rest of the team, Howard stayed behind to get an MRI on the knee, the Phillies themselves report. The Phillies very well could find themselves placing both catcher...
Time to Get Ruf?
Ruf could be on his way if Howard sees the DL. Photo by: Ian Riccaboni
Ryan Howard is getting a precautionary MRI on his left knee and will likely be out for Monday’s game against the Marlins. John Finger and John Gonzalez of CSNPhilly are saying Howard’s knee, according to Howard, is a day-to-day issue. Of note, however, Howard also said his knee has been bothering him since...
Phillies' Ryan Howard to undergo precautionary MRI on knee
For those wondering where Ryan Howard was yesterday in the Phillies' matinee against the Cincinnati Reds, he was nursing a sore knee. The knee is sore enough that the team is sending Howard for an MRI. He, much like teammate Carlos Ruiz, did not travel with the team after the game. The Phillies are heading to Miami to take on the Marlins.
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The Wild and Crazy 2013 Phillies
Yesterday, the Phils walked off via back-to-back homers in the ninth inning for the first time since MLB began collecting official records in 1930. If that wasn’t unlikely enough, the Phillies who hit the two home runs were Erik Kratz and Freddy Galvis, who came into the game with 11 and five MLB homers respectively for their careers. And how about the pitcher they did it against...
Philadelphia Phillies story-poll: Suds or studs, trades and decisions
Before the dealing began to gain traction, there was the unenviable task for the Philadelphia Phillies of plugging 5 holes around Jimmy Rollins. He, the first member of the core four, needed assistance to mount a last-hurrah charge or two. TAL’S HANDY CAPS: POLL WELCOME, NEWCOMERS: This is my 16th poll and I will hone them over time, like my other postings. If you’re interested...
Phillies win on back-to-back walk-off; Howard and Ruiz MRIs
The Phillies took an otherwise boring game and brought some excitement to those who remained in Citizens Bank Park on this dreary Sunday. With the team trailing 2-1, just having broke their 16-inning scoreless streak, the Phils were staring down the barrel of Aroldis Chapman. Undeterred, Erik Kratz tied the game with a homer and Freddy Galvis won it with a line-drive shot that...
#Phillies Opinion: Galvis Should Split Time with Rollins
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Freddy Galvis added to his case today that he should be given a chance to start for the team. Galvis hit a walk off homerun in today’s win over the Cincinnati Reds as the 23 year old switch hitter showed again his ability to hit in the clutch.
While one heroic at bat does not warrant unseating a former MVP and All Star that is the team’s best player...
Jimmy Rollins makes strong case for the Hall of Fame
Jimmy Rollins scored his 1,200th run on Friday, making him the fourth player since 1921 to score at least 1,200 runs with 400 or more steals. Impressive numbers, indeed, and. . . Hall of Fame worthy??
Jimmy appeared well on his way to a place in Cooperstown after an MVP 2007 season in which he hit .296 with 30 home runs, 20 triples, 41 stolen bases, and 139 runs scored. But Rollins...
Durbin's Track Record & System Updates
Amaro recognizes middle relief is a weakness on the 2013 Phillies. However, he doesn't seem in a hurry to fix it. He demoted Raul Valdes and called up possibly a worse pitcher and BJ Rosenberg. He continues to beat the drum for offseason free agent signing, Chad Durbin. Claiming his track record determines he should remain for the time being. Thing is, Durbin's...
Philadelphia Phillies storyline: Amaro’s luck
It is either good fortune or an unnoticed skill on the part of the general manager when the Philadelphia Phillies produce a Jonathan Pettibone. This is not the first time. Remember J.A. Happ and Vance Worley before Pettibone?
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Roy Halladay Has Successful Surgery, Eyes 2013 Return
The Philadelphia Phillies have officially announced that veteran starting pitcher Roy Halladay underwent successful shoulder surgery Wednesday. The procedure was done by Dr. Neal ElAttrache of Los Angeles. “In certain cases it’s been three months, but we really don’t have a timetable. A scope and a cleanup to me is a lot different than a surgery. They aren’t going in and...
Roy Halladay to rest 6-8 weeks after surgery
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Roy Halladay’s return to the Philadelphia Phillies is uncertain after undergoing surgery. The Phillies right hander had a 8.65 ERA on the season prior to the surgery.
Halladay had a bone spur in his shoulder removed and his torn rotator cuff repaired on Wednesday. Halladay will rest for the next six to eight weeks before resuming a throwing program according...
Hamels becoming more expendable with each start
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The Phillies loss to the Indians yesterday, was it just another loss? Or does it make you think last seasons new contract for Cole Hamels was a mistake? Prior to the Phillies signing Hamels to a new deal I had come out and said the unpopular, http://phillysportsworld.com/moving-cole-hamels-could-save-the-phillies-next-season that a long-term deal...
Carlos Zambrano: Coming Soon To A Ballpark Near You!
In the category of Weird World of Why, Carlos Zambrano has inked a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Why, Philly? Why? The last time Carlos Zambrano was relevant was nearly five years ago when he was touting a 3.77 ERA and 1.38 WHIP. The next year, Zambrano was demoted to the bullpen for 16 games and his career took a wild turn, in which Big Z ended up in...
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