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A Look Back at 1989
15 hours ago by
Royals Review
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I know its been way too long since I updated the countdown, and I assure you I am working on it. Here is a look back at the 1989 season, the first season as a fan I thought the Royals had a great shot of winning it all. This entry appeared in the Royals Authority 2009 Annual by...
Phils vs. Ranger: Know Your Enemy
June 27, 2008 by
We Should Be GM's
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Hey, have you heard lately that the Phils are friggin' horrible? If not, you must be living under an Rosie O'Donnel sized rock, because they've completely sucked for over 2 weeks now.
Today they pull up into the Dallas Fort-Worth area to take on the Texas Rangers. It...
Phillies Payroll Analysis: 2009-2012
February 10, 2009 by
The Recliner GM
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With Ryan Howard's contract on the books, the Phillies are pretty much done with their 2009 roster, unless Nomar does decide to play in 2009. It is clear that the Phillies have a 3-year plan, as they have it set up so that all of their key players are locked in until at least...
Prospect Profiles 2009: Devaris Gordon
March 05, 2009 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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Overview-The son of long-time major leaguer Tom Gordon, Devaris is a surprisingly raw player because he didn't pickup baseball until high school. Regardless, the Dodgers selected him in the 4th round of the 2008 draft, and he didn't take long to justify their pick, torching...
Phillies place Gordon on DL; Swindle recalled
July 07, 2008 by
Beerleaguer
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Right-handed reliever Tom Gordon has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation, according to the team Web site. Beerleaguer: Gordon has appeared in four games since missing 11 days with a sore right shoulder. He pitched yesterday, allowing a run in 2-3 of...
Diamondbacks Sign Gordon
February 06, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Diamondbacks and Tom Gordon have agreed to a one year deal worth 500,000 dollars, plus incentives. Gordon, 41, was 5-4 with a 5.16 ERA in thirty-four games for the Phillies, but has a career 3.94 ERA. Gordon's command has declined over the past three seasons, and that is apparent...
Arizona Activates Flash
Tom Gordon is done with his AAA rehab and will be ready to pitch against the Cubs, according to KTAR. The Diamondbacks also called up a flame-throwing rookie on Sunday. More on him over at Beyond the Boxscore.
The Author Who Cursed Tom Gordon
April 01, 2008 by
Baseball Reflections
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If I were the Phillies, I would call up Stephen King and ask him to write about some other ballplayer. Tom Gordon has been more or less "cursed" since King wrote the book, "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon" (1999). Maybe if he writes about someone else, the bad luck...
Lidge out 3 to 6 weeks
February 24, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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We can all exhale now. Following knee surgery, Brad Lidge will be out 3 to 6 weeks, meaning he might still be ready for opening day. The Phillies should still have a back-up plan ready, just in case Lidge takes a few weeks to get his velocity back. Tom Gordon will do as a temporary...
The 2009 Diamondbacks Season, Part V: The Bullpen
October 26, 2009 by
AZ Snakepit
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More photos »
by Ross D. Franklin - AP
Somehow, this pic - Qualls yelling to the bench for help after hurting his knee against Houston - sums up the bullpen's entire season...
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Know Your Enemy- Dodgers- NLCS Edition
October 08, 2008 by
We Should Be GM's
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From the Andruw Jones signing, to the Derek Lowe affair, to Tom Gordon's son playing rookie ball, to Steve Garvey's indiscresions...all encompasses the Los Angeles Dodgers and they are the Phillies enemy and next victim. Click on the URL for the full article that further explains...
Brad Lidge Placed on DL
March 24, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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The Phillies were hopeful that Brad Lidge would start the season healthy enough to contribute right away, but it's not going to happen. Lidge was placed on the 15 day disabled list, retroactive to March 21st, meaning the first day he could be activated would be for the sixth game...
Flash Gordon leaves camp with forearm, elbow stiffness
March 14, 2007 by
beerleaguer.typepad.com
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Not to speculate, but when Gordon is having arm problems, it's usually serious. As the Beerleaguer says "The Phillies brass will try to spin this as a routine exam, but get real." Gordon will meet with team doctor Michael Ciccotti today.
Expect to hear rumors of the...
Closing Arguments
January 09, 2007 by
Red Sox Times
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A look at three closers that could be available at the trade deadline during the 2007 baseball season. Will the Red Sox need to bring one in? or will Pineiro do the job? Vote in the poll in the right navigation of the column.
Nice Form There, Stephen King
March 28, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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Horror novelist and Red Sox mega fan Stephen King threw out the first pitch at the Red Sox spring training game on Friday. And as you can see, King somewhat throws like a girl. Nice watch though.Anyone else surprised that King is not wearing a Tom Gordon jersey? That would've been...
Flash Gordon signs with the D-backs
February 07, 2009 by
All Things Philly Sports
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At least he got himself a ring. Former Phillies closer Flash Gordon signed a one year, $500,000 deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gordon, a 20 year veteran, spent the last 3 seasons with the Phillies and racked up 42 saves. Gordon signed on to be the Phillies closer back in 2006 and put ...
Happy Birthday Jamie Moyer
Born on this day in 1962Also celebrating a birthday is former Phillies relief pitcher Tom Gordon. Gordon was born n this day in 1967.
Phillies Breakfast Links: June 16, 2009.
June 16, 2009 by
The Good Phight
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Gordon's advice put Phillies' Madson back on trackSo is the mystery of Ryan Madson's increase velocity finally solved? A creepy desert road trip with Tom Gordon? Did Hunter S. Thompson write about this guy?
Reading's Savery beats Harrisburg to improve to 8-1Reading...
Arizona Diamondbacks release oft-injured reliever Tom Gordon
The Diamondbacks released right-hander Tom Gordon, one of four pitchers in major league history with 135 victories and 155 saves.
A Tale of Two Bullpens
September 24, 2007 by
Hot Stove Philly
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Geoff Geary, JC Romero, Tom Gordon, and Brett Myers have all become reliable arms in the bullpen. When Charlie Manuel trots to the mound to remove a starter and one of these pitchers comes in, there's not a lot of worry. They get the job done. They've been getting it done often...
Phillies to Lidge: Dont Rush!
March 25, 2008 by
My Sports Rumors
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The Philadelphia Phillies have no plans in letting closer Brad Lidge rush himself back this time. Yesterday, Lidge was placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactively to March 21st (the last major league game in which he appeared). This makes him eligible to return to the team on...
Lidge returning to the mound
March 06, 2008 by
My Sports Rumors
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Good news for Philadelphia Phillies fans, Brad Lidge may be read for opening day. The closer said he hopes to throw off a mound on Monday for the first time since having arthroscopic surgery on his knee. He feels that his recovery is going right on schedule and that he should be able...
Dismantling a Champion
November 05, 2008 by
We Should Be GM's
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New Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. is already dismantling the team allowing Tom Gordon, Rudy Seanez, So Taguchi, and Les Walrond to walk away. Also, 3rd base coach Steve Smith won't be returning with the team in '09. How will these guys every be replaced? What's next, trading...
Seanez to the DL
August 02, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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Two days ago I called out Rudy Seanez and how bad he has pitched this month and now it looks like we won't be seeing him for a while. The Phillies placed Seanez on the 15 day disabled list with a shoulder inflammation. Supposedly Seanez hurt himself while making a tag in Thursday...
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