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Phillies now have closer by committee
September 10, 2009 by
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After weeks of “Brad Lidge is my guy” responses by Phillies manager Charlie Manuel to reporter’s questions over the team’s closing situation, it appears that Brad Lidge is no longer the guy. Or at the very least, not the sole guy.
After getting himself into...
Feeley 54th man on 53 man roster
September 09, 2009 by
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For the second time in his career A.J. Feeley, an eight year veteran with an average QB rating of 69.0, is no longer an Eagle. He was cut late Sunday to make room for Antonio Dixon, who was picked up off of waivers.
It became likely that Feeley would leave Philadelphia when Michael...
Feeley 54th many on 53 man roster
September 09, 2009 by
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For the second time in his career A.J. Feeley, an eight year veteran with an average QB rating of 69.0, is no longer an Eagle. He was cut late Sunday to make room for Antonio Dixon, who was picked up off of waivers.
It became likely that Feeley would leave Philadelphia when Michael Vick was [...]
Eagles sign TE Alex Smith
September 08, 2009 by
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The Eagles signed tight end Alex Smith on Tuesday. In a surprising move, the Eagles cut current backup tight end Tony Curtis, who played well last Thursday in the final preseason game against the New York Jets.
Smith spent his first four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and...
Eagles sign TE Alex Smith
September 08, 2009 by
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The Eagles signed tight end Alex Smith on Tuesday. In a surprising move, the Eagles cut current backup tight end Tony Curtis, who played well last Thursday in the final preseason game against the New York Jets.
Smith spent his first four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and was...
Phillies join the exclusive 30-30-30-30 club
September 08, 2009 by
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The Phillies became just the 12th team in major league baseball history to have four players with 30 home runs or more in a season Tuesday night in Washington.
Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez each hit their 30th home run of the season Tuesday, joining Ryan Howard (38) and Jayson Werth...
Phillies join the exclusive 30-30-30-30 club
September 08, 2009 by
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The Phillies became just the 12th team in major league baseball history to have four players with 30 home runs or more in a season Tuesday night in Washington.
Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez each hit their 30th home run of the season Tuesday, joining Ryan Howard (38) and Jayson Werth...
Is Raul Rollin Again?
September 08, 2009 by
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After batting a paltry .193 in the month of August, Phillies outfielder Raul Ibanez appears to be heating up in the month of September. In his last 14 at bats, including his first three of Tuesday's series opener in Washington, Ibanez is batting .500 with three home runs and three...
Is Raul Rollin Again?
September 08, 2009 by
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After batting a paltry .193 in the month of August, Phillies outfielder Raul Ibanez appears to be heating up in the month of September. In his last 14 at bats, including his first three of Tuesday’s series opener in Washington, Ibanez is batting .500 with three home runs and...
Jody Mac gets the boot from 950 ESPN
September 04, 2009 by
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Mid-day sports talk host Jody Mcdonald announced at the end of his show Friday that he would be leaving 950 ESPN.
“This is the last show I will be doing for this radio station. The radio station has decided to go in another direction and I am perfectly fine with that,”...
Mike Vick to be reinstated Week 3
September 03, 2009 by
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After weeks of speculation, Roger Goodell announced Tursday that Eagles quarterback Michael Vick would be reinstated and eligible to play Week 3 at home against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Goodell and Vick met Thursday morning in New Jersey to discuss when he might be reinstated.
Goodell...
Mike Vick to be reinstated Week 3
September 03, 2009 by
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After weeks of speculation, Roger Goodell announced Tursday that Eagles quarterback Michael Vick would be reinstated and eligible to play Week 3 at home against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Goodell and Vick met Thursday morning in New Jersey to discuss when he might be reinstated.
Goodell...
Brett Myers set to return to the Phillies
September 03, 2009 by
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Brett Myers pitched what is expected to be his final minor league rehab appearance Wednesday night for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.
Myers, who waas placed on the disabled list on May 30 with a torn labrum in his right hip and had surgery on June 4, pitched a scoreless eight...
Brett Myers set to return to the Phillies
September 03, 2009 by
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Brett Myers pitched what is expected to be his final minor league rehab appearance Wednesday night for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.
Myers, who waas placed on the disabled list on May 30 with a torn labrum in his right hip and had surgery on June 4, pitched a scoreless eight...
Phillies suck against the Giants
September 03, 2009 by
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The title of this post says it all. The Phillies, even when they win, suck against the Giants this season.
In six games so far this season, the Phillies are 2-4, having been outscored 11-21 over that span.
The Phillies have been outscored by 10 runs by a team that is not in the top...
Phillies suck against the Giants
September 03, 2009 by
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The title of this post says it all. The Phillies, even when they win, suck against the Giants this season.
In six games so far this season, the Phillies are 2-4, having been outscored 11-21 over that span.
The Phillies have been outscored by 10 runs by a team that is not in the top 10 of [...]
Vick to meet with Goodell; ruling expected Saturday
September 03, 2009 by
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According to several reports, Michael Vick is expected to meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Thursday and a ruling on his reinstatement could come as early as Saturday.
According to a source speaking with the Philadelphia Daily News' Les Bowen, the ruling is expected to...
Vick to meet with Goodell; ruling expected Saturday
September 03, 2009 by
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According to several reports, Michael Vick is expected to meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Thursday and a ruling on his reinstatement could come as early as Saturday.
According to a source speaking with the Philadelphia Daily News’ Les Bowen, the ruling is expected to...
Fan poll: Who would you rather face in the NLDS?
September 01, 2009 by
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If the playoffs were held tomorrow, the Phillies would face the NL Wild Card winner. The Giants and Rockies are currently tied for the top spot in the Wild Card race, so it begs the question, who would you rather face?
The Giants have arguably the best starting rotation in baseball...
Fan poll: Who would you rather face in the NLDS?
September 01, 2009 by
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If the playoffs were held tomorrow, the Phillies would face the NL Wild Card winner. The Giants and Rockies are currently tied for the top spot in the Wild Card race, so it begs the question, who would you rather face?
The Giants have arguably the best starting rotation in baseball...
Phillies Giants series possible NLDS preview
September 01, 2009 by
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The Phillies and the San Francisco Giants start a three game series Tuesday that will preview a possible National League Division Series.
The Phillies currently lead the NL East division by 7.5 games. The Giants are tied with Colorado Rockies for the NL Wild Card. The Dodgers lead...
Phillies Giants series possible NLDS preview
September 01, 2009 by
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The Phillies and the San Francisco Giants start a three game series Tuesday that will preview a possible National League Division Series.
The Phillies currently lead the NL East division by 7.5 games. The Giants are tied with Colorado Rockies for the NL Wild Card. The Dodgers lead...
Competition bolstered as Phillies stand pat
September 01, 2009 by
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The Dodgers, Giants and Rockies all made last minute moves Monday to bolster their teams while the Phillies, who were rumored to be scouting Nomar Garciappara, ultimately did nothing.
The Dodgers, who currently lead the NL West division by 5.5 games, acquired Jim Thome from the...
Competition bolstered as Phillies stand pat
September 01, 2009 by
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The Dodgers, Giants and Rockies all made last minute moves Monday to bolster their teams while the Phillies, who were rumored to be scouting Nomar Garciappara, ultimately did nothing.
The Dodgers, who currently lead the NL West division by 5.5 games, acquired Jim Thome from the Chicago...
Carlos Carrasco to make major league debut
September 01, 2009 by
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A month after being traded by the Phillies to the Cleveland Indians, Carlos Carrasco will make his major league debut Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
Carrasco came over with Jason Donald and Lou Marson in the deal that sent Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco to the Phillies...
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