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Where Have All The Black Pitchers Gone?
April 18, 2008 by
SportsTsar
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The number of black baseball players is decreasing. On top of that, there are even fewer black pitchers. What gives?
DL, Retire, or Scrub: Tom Gordon
July 06, 2008 by
We Should Be GM's
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Tom Gordon was a very successful MLB pitcher (Career stats- 138 w, 158 sv, 122 holds, 1928 k, 3.94 era, 1.36 whip). He's been a quality starting pitcher, closer, and set-up man over his 19 year career. He's pitched for the Royals, Red Sox, Cubs, Astron, Yankees, and currently...
Sick Snakes: The Diamondbacks on the Disabled List
July 30, 2009 by
AZ Snakepit
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by Ross D. Franklin - AP
After getting whacked by a pitch, Byrnes, left, shakes his left hand as he stands on first base, June 25. No sign of him returning to the fray as yet.
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Nice to get...
Next Item up for Bidding: A Phillies 2008 Opening Day First Base Bag
We haven't read through the entire stimulus package just yet, but we're hoping there's $4k earmarked for sports bloggers to purchase nostalgia in there somewhere. Specifically, the bag Ryan Howard stood at when the Phillies took the field on Opening Day 2008. Well,...
Don't Work Too Hard Tom?
June 14, 2008 by
Hot Stove Philly
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Charlie Manuel has announced that Tom Gordon will be taking a break from the setting up. At least on consecutive days. Is this the right call?
Gordon Pushed Madson’s Improvement
June 16, 2009 by
Phillies Nation
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Paul Hagen uncovered the secret behind the added velocity to Ryan Madson’s fastball: Tom Gordon. Sort of.
In a well-done story for the Daily News, Hagen revealed that the former setup man drove Madson in a “getaway car” to a sports clinic in Tempe, Ariz., where he...
The Phillies' Tom Gordon Won't Be in the World Series...Again
October 16, 2008 by
InGameNow
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As the Philadelphia Phillies head into the World Series for the first time since 1993, everyone seems to be talking about the homegrown talent: Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, Pat Burrell, and Cole Hamels. This will obviously be their first World Series in their careers, and...
A Day in Philly
November 02, 2008 by
We Should Be GM's
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Was unable to make it to all the festivities taking place in the city on Friday due to professional duties, but took the family down for a day in Philly yesterday and it was still special. All walks of life sporting World Champions Phillies gear, businesses from dive bars to swanky...
Teams must take a hint from Wagner, Gordon deals
September 09, 2008 by
Beerleaguer
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Mets closer and former Phillie Billy Wagner is owed approximately $13.5 million through 2009. It's likely he's played his last game as a New York Met, just as Tom Gordon played his last with the Phils on July 5. Passing on Wags' four-year, $43 million deal looks better...
Phils Closer Lidge Hurt During Practice
February 23, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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Brad Lidge was brought in this offseason to solidify the back end of the Phillies bullpen and allow Brett Myers to move back into the starting rotation. He can only do that if he can stay healthy. Lidge, already recovering from offseason surgery on his knee, injured himself during...
Brad Lidge To Start Season On DL - Tom Gordon To Close
March 24, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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Brad Lidge was placed on the 15 day DL today. We examine the fantasy impact and tell you when you can expect Lidge to return.
Brad Lidge injury requires surgery
February 24, 2008 by
My Sports Rumors
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Here's an update on Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brad Lidge injury situation that we reported on yesterday. Lidge will be undergoing surgery tomorrow in Philadelphia. The injury is not to severe thou which is a good thing. Because of that you can be assured Brett Myers is staying...
Gordon Close to Signing With Arizona
January 31, 2009 by
Hot Stove Philly
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Pitcher Tom Gordon is on the verge of signing a
deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The three-time All-Star spent the
past three seasons with the Phillies. The marriage started out great,
but went downhill fast.
In 2006, Gordon was an All-Star and saved 36 games. Age, injury...
Pain in the...
February 25, 2008 by
We Should Be GM's
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On his first pitch of the first bullpen session during spring training Brad Lidge re-injures his surgically repaired knee...silence. That silence was brought to you by the Philadelphia Phillies fanbase as they collectively held their breath in hopes that Lidge's injury was nothing...
D'Backs Release Tom Gordon
August 11, 2009 by
MLB Trade Rumors
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According to Nick Piecoro at the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks have released veteran reliever Tom Gordon. Flash, now 41, went on the DL in May with a hamstring injury after pitching only 1.2 innings on the year. He had begun a minor-league rehab assignment on July 13th.
Week In Review
June 17, 2008 by
Hot Stove Philly
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The Phillies followed up their red hot streak the week before with a tough couple series this past week, losing two of three games to both the Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals. Both teams are in the mix with the Phillies for the top spots in the NL. The Cardinals currently lead...
Tom Gordon Never A Fan of Playing Catch on Father's Day
June 15, 2008 by
theaddshow.com
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Two errors in the 10th inning allowed the St. Louis Cardinals to win Sunday's contest, leaving a bad taste in the mouths of the Phillies to end their road trip. One of those errors proved fatal to Sunday's contest. Maybe if Tom Gordon played catch every once in a while he would...
Brad Lidge Activated from DL
April 05, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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Prior to Saturday afternoon's tilt against the Reds, the Phillies announced they have activated closer Brad Lidge from the disabled list. To make room for Lidge, the Phillies designated Tim Lahey, who they recently claimed from the Cubs, for assignment. Lahey never appeared in...
Lidge Injures Leg: Fantasy Impact
February 23, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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Bad news Phillie fans, things might get ugly for the bullpen, once again.
Paint By Numbers: Parra has D-Backs’ number
The Diamondbacks lost the series opener last night against the Brewers 4-1. Despite another great performance by starter Max Scherzer the bullpen, specifically Tom Gordon, cost the young pitcher his first major league win. While the bullpen ultimately lost the game the offense didn...
Gordon set to begin rehab assignment
July 10, 2009 by
Arizona Diamondbacks news,...
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Diamondbacks reliever Tom Gordon has pitched only 1 2/3 innings this season.
It could be a long season: Phillies bullpen shelled in Opener
March 31, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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Boy, the Phillies really know how to suck the excitement out of Opening Day. The Phillies Achilles heel, their pitching, reared its ugly head today as the Phils lost to the Nationals 11-6.
This was not the start the Phillies were hoping for. The offense did its part, but the pitching...
Quick Hitter: How'd The Yanks Get Joba Anyway?
December 03, 2008 by
Simon On Sports
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2006 Tom Gordon leaves the Yankees to go get himself a closers role in Philadelphia after not accepting the Yankees Arbitration offer. The Yanks then received 21st and 41st selections overall. Who'd the Yankees select with those picks? You guessed it, their young ace Joba Chamberlain...
Gordon building up strength
July 11, 2009 by
Arizona Diamondbacks
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PHOENIX — After collapsing in historic fashion Thursday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks' bullpen can use some help, and Tom Gordon might soon rejoin the club.
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