ANTONIO ALFONSECA NEWS
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September 06, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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There are 10 commandments.There are 10 business days between paychecks.There are 10 fingers and 10 toes on a human (unless you're a freak like Antonio Alfonseca).There are apparently 10 things I hate about you.And now there are 10 blown saves by Brad Lidge.~Carson
What's inside Antonio Alfonseca stomach?
May 16, 2007 by
Bugs & Cranks
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I'm going to assume that no human being ? especially a professional athlete ? can be as out of shape as Antonio Alfonseca looks this year.
Wow, got to be a couple of chicken heads at least, or maybe he is using his stomach as an incubator.
Don’t look now, but Antonio Alfonseca is making a comeback
June 30, 2009 by
The Fightins
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OOOOOOOooohhhh, baby!
You see that large mound of flesh up there about to toss a slider past some unsuspecting schlub?
Yeah, that’s Antonio Alfonseca. “El Pulpo” for short. And now, the ex-Phillies reliever and cuddliest man in the history of the majors is making...
Aaron Rowand runs into random wall to jumpstart Phillies
May 30, 2007 by
Sports Hernia
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During a Philadelphia Phillies players' meeting intended to remedy problems the team has faced this year, outfielder Aaron Rowand jumped up and ran head-on into a wall in an attempt to get teammates fired up.
The random act of bravery/stupidity came during hour three of the...
DWIPP: 14- Antonio Alfonseca, 2007
March 18, 2009 by
Phillies Nation
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14. Antonio Alfonseca in 2007
Alfonseca’s bad year may have been overshadowed by his 8 saves during the time the Phillies were without a closer. Although he converted 8 saves, he blew 5. (...)
Phillies Wars- Episode 1
January 11, 2008 by
We Should Be GM's
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A long time ago, in an internet far far away, there was boredom around the blogosphere. The Hot Stove had cooled and pitchers and catchers were not close to reporting. And one lonely blogger, desparate for readers, set out to entertain at least himself with comparisons between Phillies...
This Day in LSB History
June 08, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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On this day in LSB history, three years ago, we were contemplating the ramifications of Antonio Alfonseca being DFA'd to make room for Bryan Corey on the active roster...
Nick Johnson, The Big Dipper
April 27, 2009 by
Hugging Harold Reynolds
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So I was reading about he Nats today and I clicked on Nick Johnson's thumbnail because I was surprised to see that he was still in the majors and didn't retire 3 years ago. Anyways, he has what has to be the most awesomely hilarious official team photo this side of Antonio...
Marlins Acquire Rhodes, Become Worse Team
August 01, 2008 by
Hot Stove Philly
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The Florida Marlins were on the verge of acquiring future Hall of Fame outfielder Manny Ramirez from the Boston Red Sox before Thursday's trade deadline, but Ramirez ended up with the Dodgers instead. As a consolation prize, the Marlins traded for journeyman reliever, and former...
Bend Me, Break Me, Anyway You Want Me
April 29, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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Closer day-to-day with a bum knee; no sweat. Ace of the staff returns from screaming line drive assault and battery to sprain ankle while fielding; no big deal. 5 game winning streak; freaking awesome! Okay, having Brad Lidge and Cole Hamels nicked up is not a good thing, but I don...
Gregg latest in long line of recent Cubs' closer flops
August 18, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Cubs have had some bad closers since 1988, but Hawkins likely worst of worse
SAN DIEGO -- The Cubs have had their share of memorable closers over the years, from ribald Rod Beck to self-promoting wacko Turk Wendell to six-fingered flop Antonio Alfonseca.
Deja Vu?
April 02, 2008 by
We Should Be GM's
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Last year the bullpen nearly cost the Phillies a shot at the playoffs with the likes of Tom Gordon, Ryan Madson, Jose "Joe Table" Mesa, and Antonio "6-Finger Ant" Alfonseca. This season may turn out to be just as bad, as Pat Gillick put together the same crap of...
Morning Juice: Beane, A's experiment with all-relief pitching staff
October 05, 2009 by
Big League Stew
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For the final a.m. in baseball's regular season, let's rise and shine together to recap the most recent diamond doings. Roll Call starts in Oakland, where Athletics manager Bob Geren paid tribute to his bullpen by eliminating the middle man — which, in this case, happened...
Is Giving Up Pie Worth it to Thrive?
One of the main reasons why Hendry was inserted into the General Manager position was for his knowledge of our system and prospects, as he was in charge of our drafts from 96-02, and responsible for much of the minor league stockpile we acquired through the draft and foreign free agency...
Phillies Beat Marlins on Rowand's Homer, Lohse Gets First Phillies Win
August 09, 2007 by
Blogging Baseball
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Recently acquired starter Kyle Lohse went 6 1/3 innings winning his first game as a Phillie and helping his own cause with an RBI single. The bullpen was one hit from total perfection and centerfielder Aaron Rowand belted his 18th homer in the 6th inning to drive in the 2 winning as...
Top 7 :: Cards/Cubs Moments of the Decade
August 08, 2008 by
JoeSportsFan
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Nationally, when baseball rivalries are discussed, it's usually the one that involves two teams called the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox that get the attention. Actually, it's always that particular rivalry, but there is also another one in the old Midwest that is pretty...
Kevin Gregg latest in long line of recent Chicago Cubs' closer flops
August 18, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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Cubs have had some bad closers since 1988, but Hawkins likely worst of worse
SAN DIEGO -- The Cubs have had their share of memorable closers over the years, from ribald Rod Beck to self-promoting wacko Turk Wendell to six-fingered flop Antonio Alfonseca.
Cubs-Brewers Never Disappoints
April 12, 2009 by
Chicago Sports Blogs
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The Cubs wrapped up a 3-game series against the Brewers tonight, and all three games lived up to the hype. Some thoughts:
Freaking Kevin Gregg. He's yet another in the long line of on-and-on-and-on crappy closer acquisitions for the Cubs. Antonio Alfonseca...
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