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Eagles release Rashad Baker, sign rookie
August 18, 2009 by
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When the Eagles signed Rashad Baker back in March, the team expected him to challenge for a starting safety spot. Five months later, Baker is out on the street.The Eagles have released Baker and signed DB Brandon Harrison, a rookie from Michigan. There was some speculation that Baker...
Don't count on Shawn Andrews to be ready for Week 1
August 17, 2009 by
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The Eagles revamped their offensive line this offseason in hopes of getting younger and better, but so far the group has been long on talent and short on health. While Todd Herremans will be out until the regular season, Jason Peters has been in and out of practice and Stacy Andrews...
Projecting the 2009 Eagles 53 man roster, Ver. 3.0
August 17, 2009 by
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Now that the Michael Vick saga seems to be settling down, it's time to take another look at the how the Eagles roster is shaping up. With a preseason game under their belts, several players made strong cases for being on the team. This is my third attempt at predicting the Eagles...
Michael Vick on 60 Minutes: The Video
August 16, 2009 by
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Michael Vick was on 60 Minutes on Sunday night. A week ago, I never thought I would actually be watching this, but then the Eagles had to go and surprise everyone. Here is a video of Vick's interview with James Brown:Watch CBS Videos OnlineAt this point, I don't really care...
Vick's first practice with the Eagles
August 15, 2009 by
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(AP Photo/Matt Rourke) It didn't take long for Michael Vick to start practicing with the Eagles. He was out there Saturday for practice and reportedly looked good, taking a few snaps and making some nice throws. These are the first pictures of Vick in an Eagles helmet, though the...
The Michael Vick Press Conference
August 14, 2009 by
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In case you missed it, here is a video of the Michael Vick press conference:Vick, and everyone else involved, said all the right things. He clearly showed remorse for what he did, and makes it clear that he just wants another shot. Those things are all words, of course, it's what...
Vick to wear #7 with the Eagles
August 14, 2009 by
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Michael Vick will wear jersey number 7 with the Eagles, the same number that he wore with the Falcons.Former #7's for the Eagles include:Roy Zimmerman, B (1942-1946)John Huarte, QB (1968)Jim Ward, QB (1971-1972)John Reaves, QB (1972-1975)Ron Jaworski, QB (1977-1986)Roger Ruzek...
McNabb lobbied for Vick to play for the Eagles
August 13, 2009 by
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Many wondered how Donovan McNabb was going to take the news that Michael Vick had signed with the Eagles. The media was already speculating that McNabb would be furious with the move and would be pissed off at the Eagles front office. Apparently, however, McNabb is fine with it and...
Thoughts on the Eagles first preseason game
August 13, 2009 by
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(AP Photo/Mel Evans)Overshadowed by the Michael Vick signing, the Eagles actually played a game on Thursday night! Even though it's only preseason, it's hard not to get excited when you see the Eagles take the field at Lincoln Financial. While the Birds comeback bid fell short...
Believe it: The Eagles sign Michael Vick
August 13, 2009 by
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Talk about a move that comes out of left field. Chris Mortensen of ESPN is reporting that the Eagles have signed Michael Vick to a 2 year contract. You all know the story about Vick, who has been out of the league for two years, so I won't rehash all the gory details here. What...
Lee leads Phillies to sweep
August 13, 2009 by
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(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)This Cliff Lee guy is pretty good, huh? In his 3rd start with the Phillies, Lee continued his dominance over the National League, giving up one run just as he had in his previous two starts. This time, Lee went 8 innings, scattering 6 hits and 3 walks...
Victorino gets beer shower from Cubs fan
August 12, 2009 by
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(Tom Cruze/Sun-Times, via Deadspin)If this happened in Philadelphia, we would be hearing about how terrible Philly fans are and how we all boo Santa Claus. Shane Victorino, while making a catch in the Wrigley Field outfield, was pelted by a beer thrown by a stupid Cubs fan. Since this...
Offense helps Pedro earn win in Phillies debut
August 12, 2009 by
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(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) Pedro Martinez wasn't particularly sharp in his debut with the Phillies, but the offense made sure he didn't have to be. In fact, with the way the Phillies swung the bats on Wednesday, racking up 14 hits and 12 runs, anybody could have won the...
Another one bites the dust: Eagles lose Todd Herremans for preseason
August 12, 2009 by
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What would the last day in Lehigh be without another Eagles injury? On Wednesday, the last day of Eagles training camp, it was announced that yet another Eagle had suffered an injury: offensive lineman Todd Herremans has a stress fracture in his foot. Head coach Andy Reid speculated...
Jamie Moyer upset about demotion
August 11, 2009 by
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One day after being demoted to the bullpen in favor of Pedro Martinez, Jamie Moyer made it clear that he was not happy with the Phillies decision. In an interview with several Phillies beat writers, Moyer stated that he felt "mis-led", that when he signed a two year contract...
Ray Emery unveils Philly-inspired mask
August 11, 2009 by
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If the mask truly represents the man, new Flyers goaltender Ray Emery is going to quickly become a fan favorite here in Philadelphia. The official Flyers Twitter, @Flyersonthefly, unveiled Emery's new mask, which features two local boxing heroes, one real and one fictional. On...
Phillies Rotation Shake-up: Pedro in, Moyer to the bullpen
August 10, 2009 by
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The Pedro Martinez era is about to begin in Philadelphia! The Phillies have finally announced who there starters will be for the next few games, selecting J.A. Happ for Tuesday, Pedro for Wednesday and Cliff Lee for Thursday. That news means that Jamie Moyer is the odd man out and...
The injuries mount: Cole, Kolb latest Eagles to go down
August 10, 2009 by
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This is just getting comical. After a weekend that saw the Eagles best receiver get banged up and a rookie tight end lost for the season, the Birds started another week at camp hoping for better luck. Unfortunately, shortly into Monday morning practice, two Eagles had to be carted...
More Eagles injuries: Ingram lost for the season
August 09, 2009 by
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The regular season can't come soon enough for the Eagles. A few days after losing middle linebacker Stewart Bradley for the season, another Eagle is gone for 2009: rookie tight end Cornelius Ingram. Ingram tore his ACL, the same ACL he tore last year in college, and will require...
Projecting the 2009 Eagles 53 man roster, Ver. 2.0
August 07, 2009 by
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Now that Training Camp is under way and we have gotten some reports on how the players are doing, it's time to update my predictions of who will make the Eagles roster. With no exhibition games being played yet, a lot can still change, but this is how things seem to be shaping...
Breaking: Happ to remain in rotation
August 06, 2009 by
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All of those fans who are demanding that Happ stay in the rotation can relax, at least for now. According to Phillies beat writer Todd Zolecki on Twitter, Ruben Amaro has said that Happ isn't going anywhere and he will remain in the rotation. Apparently the case Happ made yesterday...
Happ makes his case, will it be enough?
August 06, 2009 by
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(AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)Amidst all the discussion about what the Phillies should do with their starting pitcher "problem", the man that many thought would be pushed aside to the bullpen stood up and made his case for a permanent spot in the rotation. J.A. Happ pitched 9 innings...
Juqua Parker busted for pot
August 05, 2009 by
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There isn't a lot of good news coming out of Lehigh this summer, is there? The latest bad news is that defensive end Juqua Parker was arrested for possession of marijuana. He was in a car that got pulled over at 12:33 am Wednesday and was found to have a "small amount"...
Sixers add back-up center Primoz Brezec
August 05, 2009 by
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When commenting on the signing of Royal Ivey, I said the Sixers still needed to add a back-up center to round out their roster, and now they have done just that. Slovenian Primoz Brezec, a 7 year NBA veteran who played for the Pistons, Raptors and Bobcats last season, has signed a...
Eagles sign DE Jason Babin, release three
August 04, 2009 by
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Right after signing a linebacker to add depth after losing Stewart Bradley, the Eagles have made another defensive signing today. Jason Babin, a defensive end who played for Seattle and Kansas City last season, was also signed to a one year deal. Babin is a former first round pick...
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