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Iverson’s return about more than wins and losses
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The Sixers’ decision to bring back Allen Iverson has created a buzz in Philadelphia that this organization hasn’t experienced since the 2001 season. NBA basketball in his town had become about as irrelevant as Philadelphia’s lingerie football team.
Love him or hate...
Stevens leaves Flyers with no identity
2 days ago by
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The Flyers’ decision to fire John Stevens was certaily not surprising to anyone who has watched this team over the last two seasons. While most believe the roster is stocked with talent, the product on the ice is far from impressive.
For a team that was selected by The Hockey...
Iverson retiring per Stephen A.
12 days ago by
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Stephen A. Smith called into Chris Myers and Steve Hartman on AM570 KLAC/ FOX Sports Radio to let them know that Allen Iverson is calling it quits. Smith’s announcement is right here.
After a mere five games with the Memphis Grizzlies The Answer quickly saw this was no way for...
The Onion chimes in on Eagles’ red zone woes
18 days ago by
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The Onion Sports Network hilariously parodies the Birds experience in San Diego as the passed up and down the field with little to show for it.
The Eagles were forced to settle for a field goal against the Chargers Sunday after sustaining a 260-yard, 64-play drive that featured six...
Bryan Smith emerges in Jacksonville…as a starter
25 days ago by
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News out of Jacksonville is former Eagles third-round draft pick Bryan Smith, released during training camp, will get the starting nod for the Jaguars this weekend against the New York Jets. Whether this development is a reflection on how bad things are in Jacksonville or how bad the...
Is Fernando Rodney an option?
26 days ago by
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According to Ken Rosenthal the Phillies are kicking the tires of Tigers free agent closer Fernando Rodney. Rodney, 32, converted 37 or 38 save chances in 2009 despite posting a dismal 4.40 ERA and a 1.49 K/BB ratio.
What is attractive about Rodney is the fact that he’s a Type...
Phillie free agent speculation: Valverde and DeRosa
28 days ago by
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MLBtraderumors.com has listed their top 50 2010 free agents along with the team they think is most likely to sign the player. Of course I was interested in who they felt the Phils would be pursuing. Of the 50 they have the Phillies signing two FA’s.
7. Jose Valverde - Phillies...
Iggy’s trick shot
November 08, 2009 by
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If only Andre’s jump shot was this pure…
The take on Hamels
November 03, 2009 by
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My take on Cole:
As I told Bill (fellow FFWer) yesterday when he called, I am down on Cole too – BUT THIS YEAR ONLY. He is not a cancer or even close to it. How soon we all forget how he’s been Cool Hamels and King Cole ever since taking the hill at the Bank. The [...]
Is Roy Halladay key to Phillies dynasty?
October 28, 2009 by
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Regardless of the outcome of the 2009 World Series one thing is for sure - both the Phillies and Yanks will be the favorites to return to the World Series in 2010. Both squads will be returning with essentially the same core of players, and the Phillies get the added bonus of an entire season [...]
Eddie Jordan’s commitment to defense pays off…oh wait
October 28, 2009 by
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Let’s be honest. Only six people saw the Sixers lose (read: get killed) to the Orlando Magic tonight. They suck.
No defense. Not one natural scorer over 6′1″ (and isn’t the point guard). No hope.
OK - gotta get back to the game.
Phils win, but Hamels’ display disappoints
October 16, 2009 by
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Cole Hamels may have come away with the win tonight but his behavior after Chase Utley’s 5th-inning throwing error was disturbing.
After Utley failed to complete a double play Chase threw his arms up in the air and stared in Utley’s direction. Not extremely demonstrative...
The Onion and Michael Vick - hilarious
October 07, 2009 by
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If you’ve never read The Onion you’re missing out. Great stuff week in and week out.
This week they cover Michael Vick and his attempts to inspire his fellow Eagles by regaling them with glorious tales of dog fighting days. Here’s a snippet:
“Before we went...
The Right, Wrong, and Lingering Questions for the 2009-10 Flyers
October 02, 2009 by
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Another season of Flyers hockey is here and expectations are once again sky high. After the difficult finish to the ‘08-09 campaign, the team made the biggest splash of the NHL offseason, acquiring former Norris and Hart Trophy winner Chris Pronger. Pronger provides size, experience...
Trotter in the fold!
September 29, 2009 by
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The Ax-man cometh back according to FOXSports’ Jay Glazer.
How much Jeremiah Trotter has left in the tank is anyone’s guess, but I’m guessing the Birds are just interested in the passion and leadership Trot brings to the table, especially in with Brian Dawkins out...
Kings of the Cassell - Week 3 Observations
September 27, 2009 by
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For the Eagles the Kansas City Chiefs were like the girl you hook up with right after getting dumped - just what you needed. After getting trounced by the Saints last week the Birds bounced back nicely against an absolutely atrocious KC team, winning convincingly 34-14.
Among the story...
Is this the end of Andrews career?
September 15, 2009 by
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Andy Reid ended Shawn Andrews’ 2009 season today, placing him on injured reserve after his balky back just would not allow him back on the field. Reid’s statement on the transaction was brief, but somehow conveys the frustration of a teacher who has finally given up on...
Reid’s draft record takes another hit
September 06, 2009 by
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Another year and another Andy Reid high draft pick gets cut.
Defensive end Bryan Smith, the 83rd-overall pick in the 2008 draft out of McNeese State, was cut yesterday as the Eagles trimmed their roster down to 53.
Smith was an undersized end who never showed the burst or strength...
Draft Blog on CSNPhilly.com back up and running
September 05, 2009 by
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Just a quick plug here.
With the college football season back up and running my draft blog on CSNphilly.com has been resurrected!
Check it out if you get a chance.
Rod Hood - Eagles got it right again
August 31, 2009 by
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As much as Andy Reid and his front office staff have been criticized in the past for poor drafting you gotta hand it to them when it comes to knowing when to let go of players.
The latest example, cornerback Rod Hood.
Hood signed with the Eagles in 2003 as an undrafted free agent out...
The 53-man guess
August 29, 2009 by
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The third preseason game is in the books and it’s time to speculate on the makings of the final 53-man roster, which needs to be finalized by September 5.
Quarterbacks (3 - Donovan McNabb, Kevin Kolb, Michael Vick)
Donovan McNabb and Kevin Kolb will be there, but after that things...
Blame Cholly
August 26, 2009 by
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I’m a lil miffed at Cholly last night – as soon as I saw that the Phils had come back to take the lead in the 9th, I said out loud to myself I hope Cholly threw someone else – not for any concerns (justified rt now) about Lidge himself, but for the fact [...]
Billy Wagner continues his Dbag ways
August 21, 2009 by
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Former-Phillies closer, and lightning rod for Philadelphia fans’ ire, Billy Wagner was claimed by the Boston Red Sox after the Mets put him through waivers on August 19.
Paul Hagen thought the Phillies should at least take a look at bringing back the diminutive fireballer as...
Moyer has no one to blame but himself
August 12, 2009 by
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Jamie Moyer is supposed to be the ultimate team player. His recent comments on being demoted to the bullpen suggest anything but. Moyer recently told reporters that the Phillies misled him during his off-season negotiations and that he was told by both Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. and...
Former Phillies News - Byrd, Padilla, and Swindle
August 07, 2009 by
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Lots of recent news regarding former denizens of the Vet and Citizens Bank Park:
Paul Byrd
Former Phillies All-Star Paul Byrd was signed to a minor league deal by the Boston Red Sox and is ramping up for the stretch drive. John Smoltz was demoted to the minors shortly after imploding...
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