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These Guys Are Unreal
October 19, 2009 by
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Still pinch-hitting over at The 700 Level, I half-heartedly began to write up a post-game story before the final out. Here's the gist of it [link]: As exhilarating as Sunday night's 11-0 win over the Dodgers was, there had to be at least a part of you bracing for a loss...
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For Once, Not a Nail-biter
October 19, 2009 by
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For Phillies, all it took was patience, Lee and baby oil.
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For Once, Not a Nail-biter
October 19, 2009 by
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For Phillies, all it took was patience, Lee and baby oil.
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If Game 2 of the NLCS Had a Soundtrack
October 16, 2009 by
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----------------- As I mentioned earlier today, I'm pinch-hitting a bit over at The 700 Level. If you've got a minute, I've got a post over there regarding Chase Utley's costly miscue [link].
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If Game 2 of the NLCS Had a Soundtrack
October 16, 2009 by
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----------------- As I mentioned earlier today, I'm pinch-hitting a bit over at The 700 Level. If you've got a minute, I've got a post over there regarding Chase Utley's costly miscue [link].
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NLCS Game One Notes...
October 16, 2009 by
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...First off, the question must be asked, which media love affair is more nauseating, the one with Brett Favre or the one with Manny Ramirez? For my money, it's Manny Ramirez. Don't misunderstand, I would never want to find myself in between a talking head and Favre...
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NLCS Game One Notes...
October 16, 2009 by
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...First off, the question must be asked, which media love affair is more nauseating, the one with Brett Favre or the one with Manny Ramirez? For my money, it's Manny Ramirez. Don't misunderstand, I would never want to find myself in between a talking head and Favre for...
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Guest Post: NLCS and ALCS Predictions
October 15, 2009 by
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The following is a contribution from longtime loyal reader to BS&S.com and occasional contributor, Mike Harmanos. As you may recall, he's used a statistical model to predict the outcome of the playoff series and as a matter of fact, he got all four series correct...
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Guest Post: NLCS and ALCS Predictions
October 15, 2009 by
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The following is a contribution from longtime loyal reader to BS&S.com and occasional contributor, Mike Harmanos. As you may recall, he's used a statistical model to predict the outcome of the playoff series. As a matter of fact, he got all four series correct last week....
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Jimmy Had a Pretty Good Quote Too
October 13, 2009 by
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Sure, "Get me to the plate boys" will go down in Philadelphia sports history as something we tell our grandkids about. But after the game, as the champagne popped and the cigars sparked, Jimmy Rollins said something pretty memorable too: “We have belief, and belief...
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Jimmy Had a Pretty Good Quote Too
October 13, 2009 by
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Sure, "Get me to the plate boys" will go down in Philadelphia sports history as something we tell our grandkids about. But after the game, as the champagne popped and the cigars sparked, Jimmy Rollins said something pretty memorable too: “We have belief, and belief goes...
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He Came Down to the End of the Bench and Said...
October 13, 2009 by
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That's the story according to Cliff Lee, who couldn't say enough about Ryan Howard's game-tying double. CSNPhilly.com has the video:
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He Came Down to the End of the Bench and Said...
October 13, 2009 by
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That's the story according to Cliff Lee, who couldn't say enough about Ryan Howard's game-tying double. CSNPhilly.com has the video:
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What a Whirlwind
October 12, 2009 by
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Shane knocks one out... Clifton Phifer Lee paints the corners... Werth puts on his hulk hands and makes it 2-0... Raul pulls a mini-Holliday... Pete Happy swings at the first pitch [first pitch!?!?!]... Lee comes out for the 8th and gets into trouble, Madson and...
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What a Whirlwind
October 12, 2009 by
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Shane knocks one out... Clifton Phifer Lee paints the corners... Werth puts on his hulk hands and makes it 2-0... Raul pulls a mini-Holliday... Pete Happy swings at the first pitch [first pitch!?!?!]... Lee comes out for the 8th and gets into trouble, Madson and Ben...
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It's 2:14 AM, Do You Know Where Your Save Is?
October 12, 2009 by
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Caught in a tight spot in the 7th inning, with men on first and third and no outs, Charlie Manuel called on Ryan Madson to get three crucial outs. He allowed the runner on third to score and tie the game at 5, but no other hitters reached base and eventually,...
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It's 2:14 AM, Do You Know Where Your Save Is?
October 12, 2009 by
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Caught in a tight spot in the 7th inning, with men on first and third and no outs, Charlie Manuel called on Ryan Madson to get three crucial outs. He allowed the runner on third to score and tie the game at 5, but no other hitters reached base and eventually, Jimmy...
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Your Denver Weather Report
October 11, 2009 by
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Includes flurries, high in the 40's. Looks like football weather for the Phillies and baseball weather for the Eagles.Video.
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Your Denver Weather Report
October 11, 2009 by
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Includes flurries, high in the 40's. Looks like football weather for the Phillies and baseball weather for the Eagles.Video.
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A Message from Kanye West Regarding the Start Times for the Phillies/Rockies NLDS
October 09, 2009 by
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[Inspired by @MPNPhilly]
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A Message from Kanye West Regarding the Start Times for the Phillies/Rockies NLDS
October 09, 2009 by
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[Inspired by @MPNPhilly]
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Poll: Game 3 Starter?
October 09, 2009 by
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Who Should Start Game 3 of the NLDS for the Phillies?(answers)
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A Brief History of Cole Hamels
October 08, 2009 by
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Broken pitching arm while pitching in high school... Drafted by Phillies... Broken pitching hand in bar fight... Lights up minors... Promoted to Phillies... Overdresses for first playoff start, loses... Dominates 2008 post-season and wins World Series... Carries fluffy...
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Key for Cole's Daytime Troubles?
October 08, 2009 by
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As many of you know, Cole Hamels daytime ERA is almost a run and a half higher than his night-game ERA. Reader Jim B. emailed with an interesting theory: You may recall that we corresponded about Hamels’ day-night record, and that his record is much worse in day games....
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If Cliff Lee Had a Home Improvement Show, It Would Be Called "Painting the Corners"
October 08, 2009 by
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Once again, you don't need sophisticated statistics or verbage to describe Cliff Lee's performance yesterday. A simple picture will suffice: Now that we have Lee's performance sufficiently analyzed, some other notes... ...After watching yesterday's game, I think there...
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