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Making prospects “touchable” for Roy Halladay
July 09, 2009 by
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When it comes to securing a top of the rotation starter like Roy Halladay the word “untouchable” should be removed from any minor league prospect in the Phillies system.
Not Kyle Drabek. Not Dominic Brown. Not Jason Knapp. No one should be untouchable.
Throughout baseball...
Roy Halladay and Javier Vazquez Scuttlebutt
July 07, 2009 by
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Roy Halladay
With word circulating that Toronto ace Roy Halladay is potentially on the table, the Phillies are of course put at the top of the list of potential suitors.
ESPN’s Buster Olney:
Right now, the team most aggressively searching for a frontline starting pitcher is the...
Could the Phils acquire Javier Vazquez?
July 05, 2009 by
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With rumors of the Phils being interested in Chien-Ming Wang (and actually making an offer to the Yankees for him) probably dead in the water after he left today’s game with shoulder issues, what are the chances, if any, that the Braves would deal starter Javier Vazquez to their...
Chris Pronger - Born to be a Flyer
June 27, 2009 by
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The Flyers made a major move on Thursday night, acquiring Chris Pronger and Ryan Dingle from the Ducks for Joffrey Lupul (Hey, Gary Bettman, it’s Joffrey, not Jeffrey), Luca Sbisa, two first rounders and a third. I absolutely love the deal.
Pronger brings a dimension of size...
Amaro’s mound moves ain’t panning out
June 23, 2009 by
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When Ruben Amaro was appointed general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies shortly after the team’s 2008 World Series victory, he knew the only way his inaugural season would be considered a success was if the Phillies managed to make it back to the World Series. Not an enviable...
Rod Barajas? Really?
June 18, 2009 by
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Unlike the Eagles who never seem to get f’d by the players they dump, the Phillies sure are getting it up the rear lately.
Former Philadelphia pariahs, Rod “Block that plate” Barajas and Scott “P*ssy” Rolen came into town this week and wreaked havoc on...
The Pros and Cons of Bringing on Ray Emery
June 08, 2009 by
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The Flyers reportedly will sign goalie Ray Emery to a one-year contract as soon as the free-agent period opens on July 1. No financial terms were available as of yet.
Playing for Atlant Mytischi of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) last season, Emery posted a 2.12 goals against...
For once, Phillies’ post-World Series future is bright
June 04, 2009 by
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The Philadelphia Phillies future is brighter than ever. With one championship already under their belt, Cole Hamels wasn’t kidding when he said he expects to be able to have a parade year after year after year.
With the bulk of the current core of stars all signed through the 2011...
Home Sweet Home: Flyers' Game Three Observations and Notes
April 19, 2009 by
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(FIREDFORWINNING.COM) The Flyers clawed their way back into the series with a 6-3 win over the Penguins in Game Three Sunday afternoon. Even during warm ups the Wachovia Center was in a frenzy, and the energy never waned. Pittsburgh actually came out strong to start the game, with...
All-Time Flyers Roster by Uniform Number: #'s 21-30
April 04, 2009 by
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If you missed #'s 1-20 check that out here at FiredforWinning.com. 21. Dave Brown (1982-89; 91-95) Brownie was one of the most feared enforcers of the 80?s, and one of the best in Flyers history. Big Dave picked up 1,382 PIM in two stints with the team, ranking sixth on the franchise...
Philadelphia Flyers All-Time Team by Uniform Number - #1 - 20
March 17, 2009 by
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There's been a lot of great Flyers over the years but if you had to pick the best Flyer who donned each number sweater, who would you choose? Here's Bill from FiredforWinning.com's take on numbers 1 through 20. 1. Bernie Parent
232 wins, 2 Stanley Cups, number in the...
A Fresh Look at the Eagles' 2008 Draft Day Trade
January 08, 2009 by
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Like many Eagles fans I was a bit perplexed by the Birds trading out of the first round - again - during the 2008 NFL Draft. Andy Reid traded the 19th-overall pick to the Carolina Panthers for their second round (43rd overall - Trevor Laws) and fouth round (110th overall - Mike McGlynn...
2009 Eagles Draft Needs - The Big Back
December 26, 2008 by
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The 2008 season is filled with games we as fans will look back on and want to punch a hole in the wall. Chicago, Cincinnati, first Giants game, and both Washington losses are 5 off the top of my head. And the thing that all these games had in common was the inability of the Eagles...
Doo doo Browns - Eagles Keep Rolling
December 16, 2008 by
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I can only imagine if I was a Cleveland Browns fan watching this game that I'd probably be feeling the same way Eagles fans did when Philadelphia and Bobby Hoying lost 20-0 to the NY Giants in 1998 - hopeless. Tonight's game had all the suspense of a preseason game. Despite...
Is Cuthbert REALLY Sloppy Seconds?
December 03, 2008 by
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Dallas Stars' forward Steve Avery gave what should go down as one of hockey's, if not all of sports', all-time bulletin board material interviews this week in Calgary. The ever-irksome Avery basically called Flames star defenseman Dion Phaneuf's girlfriend, hockey groupie...
Plaxico Shooting Himself Could Be History Repeating Itself for Giants
November 30, 2008 by
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By now it's old news that Giants' WR Plaxico Burress shot himself in the thigh with his own gun in a New York city night club early Saturday night. The star wideout, along with LB Antonio Pierce and RB Ahmad Bradshaw were all apparently there when Burress fumbled his loaded...
Besides Donovan and Andy - Which Eagles are Gone in 2009?
November 25, 2008 by
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Only a miracle is going to keep Donovan McNabb in Philly beyond the next 5 games of this season. And, God willing, Andy Reid's is out the door with him. But who else are the Birds going to be missing next season? A quick look at the roster, expiring contracts, and potential cap...
Eagles Hit Rock Bottom
November 23, 2008 by
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The horror show that was the Eagles 36-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens has to be the absolute rock bottom moment of the Andy Reid era.
Despite Reid's tantrum this week behind closed doors, the Eagles' offensive players showed little spark or stomach for the game. And as is...
5 Things I’d Rather do Than Watch Sixers-Warriors.
November 22, 2008 by
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In what may be tantamount to a human rights violation, 13,000-plus people were herded into the Wachovia Center last night and subjected to nearly 3 hours of "professional" basketball.
The 76ers, a team several preseason publications had as a possible challenger for the Eastern...
The 2004 MLB Draft Sucked - Maybe Golson Wasn't So Bad?
November 21, 2008 by
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Now that the Phils have given up on the uber-toolsy, former 1st-round pick Greg Golson (whose tools included not being able to hit a breaking ball, and no plate discipline) lets venture back to the 2004 draft, where Mike Arbuckle jumped on Golson with the 21st-overall pick.
Golson...
Andy Reid Gets Screwed by His Own GM! Oh wait...
November 19, 2008 by
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As much crap as Andy Reid is getting for his gameday imcompetence, not enough attention is being paid to his off-the-field work - specifically the draft.
The old NFL adage is teams are built through the draft, which is exactly what Reid's philosophy mirrors. Unfortunately, Super...
Where is McNabb Heading in 2009? Minnesota Anyone?
November 18, 2008 by
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After yesterday's performance against the Bengals the next train out of Philly may have the greatest Eagles QB of all-time sitting in first class. The man who almost single-handedly made winning an expected event for this franchise over a good part of the past decade, is being...
This Just In: Andy Reid Sucks
November 16, 2008 by
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Well, after last week's debacle of an ending, how could a game against a 1-8 Bengals team, featuring Ryan Fitzpatrick, be any worse?
Well the increasingly clueless Andy Reid managed to outdo himself today by calling one of the most ridiculous games I've ever witnessed. In...
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