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Macho Row calling for early retirement
Fellow Phillies fans,
Today I officially announce that Macho Row, after only a little over a season and a half (plus spring training), will be ceasing production effective immediately. The reasons for this decision are not based on the performance of the baseball team we love and I am not exactly ditching my coverage of the Phillies.
As you may know I have been splitting my attentions...
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August 06, 2010
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Salisbury: Kendrick to Triple A
Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com is reporting that Kyle Kendrick has been sent down to triple A. Andrew Carpenter will be recalled from the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
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July 20, 2010
Recap: Kendrick blasted by Cardinals in loss
Phillies open series with second consecutive loss on national TV
Kendrick unravels as Phils keep struggling – Todd Zolecki, MLB.com
Phillies fall to Cards, but Rollins says “It’s not over” – Jim Salisbury, CSNPhilly.com
Kendrick KO’s in frustrating fifth inning – Ryan Lawrence via The Reporter
Cards belt four homers, beat Phils – Derrick...
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July 20, 2010
Macho Row wants bullpen relief
Looking forward, should the Phillies look back?
Last night’s Phillies game was not lost because of the bullpen, but it certainly was given no hope because of it.
Ryan Madson is one question mark for the bullpen. AP photo via FanFeedr.com
It is not often that Roy Halladay deserves to take a loss, but last night was one of them. Still, the Phillies found a way to put six runs...
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July 19, 2010
Recap: Phillies blown away in Windy City
Pitching woes doom Phillies despite Howard’s efforts
Howard homers twice, but pitching falters – Louie Horvath, MLB.com
Moyer, Phils tagged by Cubs to open second half – John Finger, CSNPhilly.com
Cubs rout Phillies 12-6 – Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune
Ramirez, Lee lead Cubs to 12-6 win over Phillies – AP report via Examiner.com
The second half of the...
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July 16, 2010
Jimmy Rollins Goal Tracker: Second Half Update
Time to adjust the goals for Jimmy Rollins
Before the start of the season Phillies shortstop stated he had a couple personal goals for himself, which would ultimately benefit the team of course. They were to steal 50 bases, score 150 runs, and record 200 hits during the regular season. Sadly those marks are next to unreachable at this point as Rollins has missed 31 of the team’...
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July 15, 2010
Series Preview: Phillies at Cubs
Phillies begin second half of the season in Chicago
Under Charlie Manuel the Phillies have traditionally been a second half team and deficits in the NL East are nothing new to this team. If the Phillies are going to make a run at a fourth consecutive NL East division crown then it would be wise to get off to a good start to the second half of the season this weekend in Chicago....
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July 15, 2010
Phillies at the All-Star Game
National League wins for first time since 1996
Howard, Doc happy to be part of NL’s win – Todd Zolecki, MLB.com
Manuel, NL finally end All-Star game drought – Jim Salisbury, CSNPhilly.com
National uprising: NL wins All-Star game – Lyle Spencer, MLB.com
Charlie Manuel looks on at the 81st Al-Star game as manager of the National League for a second straight...
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July 14, 2010
First half thoughts?
Just a quick question for Phillies fans today.
If you had to give the Phillies a letter grade for the first half of the season, what would it be? Leave your grade and an explanation in the comments section.
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July 12, 2010
Recap: Moyer roughed up late as Braves take series finale
Phillies fall six games behind NL East leaders
Missing piece dooms Phils again vs. Braves – Todd Zolecki, MLB.com
Critical series leads to critical condition for Phils – Jim Salisbury, CSNPhilly.com
Braves pound Moyer – Carroll Rogers, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
McCann, Prado powers Braves over Phillies – Rob Maaddi, AP via Yahoo! Sports
Ryan Howard lifted...
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July 08, 2010
Preview Game 82: Phillies vs. Braves
Hames, Phillies look for another dominant night on the mound
TV: , MLB.tv
First pitch: 7:10 pm
Radio: 1210 AM, MLB.com
Pitching probables: Cole Hamels (6-7, 4.07 ERA) vs. Jair Jurrjens (1-3, 5.59 ERA)
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After Roy Halladay set the tone last night in a complete game effort it will be up to Cole Hamels to continue the dominance on the mound as the Phillies look to continue to chop...
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July 06, 2010
11.00 ERA? It’s a trap!
I have a bad feeling about this…
Consider yourself warned!
Tonight’s pitching match-up has Cole Hamels leading the way for the Phillies with a record of 6-6 and a4.08 ERA. The lowly Pirates will rely on the arm of Daniel McCutchen. McCutchen enters the game with an 0-3 record and a rough 11.00 ERA.
As much as this looks like a match-up in favor of the Phillies, I can...
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July 01, 2010
The best cell phone footage of Domonic Brown you may see today
Brown impressive in Triple A home debut
Domonic Brown crushes this pitch to the fans in right field. Sadly I chose to start taking video on the next pitch, after taking this snapshot. Brown had other things in mind.
I had a chance to see Domonic Brown in action for my first time last night. I provided live tweet updates on Brown (and J.A. Happ) throughout the night while taking cell...
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June 30, 2010
Crasnick: Utley and Polanco to DL?
Via Twitter [link];
Double whammy for the Phillies: Team is expected to place both Chase Utley and Placido Polanco on the DL later Tuesday.
- Jerry Crasnick, June 29, 2010
Still awaiting word from the Phillies beat reporters though, who should have an update this afternoon at some point, but this would not be good for the team. That would be more than half of the infield on the DL...
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June 29, 2010
Mets: Does Cliff Lee guarantee victory?
Mets among many in pursuit of 2009 Phillies fan favorite
Here in the Philadelphia area we are well aware of the impact Cliff Lee can have on a team. It was Lee who was acquired via trade last season after initial deals to bring Roy Halladay to the club fell through. He is a terrific talent as evidenced by a Cy Young Award on his shelf and a dominating October last season that carried...
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June 29, 2010
RECAP: Phillies seeing red, Utley getting MRI
Reds drub Kendrick and Utley may be injured
Ironman Utley leaves early as Phils fall – Todd Zolecki, MLB.com
Utley injures thumb in Phillies’ 7-3 loss to Reds – Jim Salisbury, CSNPhilly.com
Hands down, this one hurts as Phillies fall to Reds – Ryan Lawrence, Daily Times
Utley injured as Phillies lose to Reds – Matt Gelb, Philadelphia Inquirer
Rolen&...
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June 29, 2010
Preview Game 74: Phillies at Reds
Phillies “take to road” against Blue Jays
TV: , MLB.tv
First pitch: 7:10 pm
Radio: 1210 AM, MLB.com
Pitching probables: Johnny Cueto (7-2, 3.97 ERA) vs. Kyle Kendrick (4-2, 4.71 ERA)
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If the Phillies can carry anything away form their “road” games against Toronto, let it be those lucky bats. The Phillies put 21 runs on the scoreboard this weekend against...
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June 28, 2010
Live Chat Reminder
I will be hosting a live chat on Second String Thoughts and hope that you will join me on Wednesday afternoon as the Phillies wrap up a road series in Cincinnati against the Reds. Sign up for an e-mail reminder using the box below.
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June 28, 2010
Macho Row Phlashback: 1993 World Series, Game Three
This was originally posted on June 18, 2009.
In 1993 the Phillies pulled off a miraculous worst-to-first season and stunned the baseball world by clinching the National League pennant in six games over the heavily favored Atlanta Braves. Led my MVP candidate Lenny Dykstra, catcher Darren Daulton, first baseman John Kruk and an emerging ace pitcher in Curt Schilling the Phillies...
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June 27, 2010
Macho Row Phlashback: 1993 World Series, Game Two
This was originally posted on June 17, 2009.
In 1993 the Phillies pulled off a miraculous worst-to-first season and stunned the baseball world by clinching the National League pennant in six games over the heavily favored Atlanta Braves. Led my MVP candidate Lenny Dykstra, catcher Darren Daulton, first baseman John Kruk and an emerging ace pitcher in Curt Schilling the Phillies faced...
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June 26, 2010
Macho Row Phlashback: 1993 World Series, Game One
This was originally posted on June 16, 2009.
In 1993 the Phillies pulled off a miraculous worst-to-first season and stunned the baseball world by clinching the National League pennant in six games over the heavily favored Atlanta Braves. Led my MVP candidate Lenny Dykstra, catcher Darren Daulton, first baseman John Kruk and an emerging ace pitcher in Curt Schilling the Phillies faced...
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June 25, 2010
Preview Game 71: Phillies “@” Blue Jays
Phillies “take to road” against Blue Jays
TV: , MLB.tv
First pitch: 1:05pm
Radio: 1210 AM, MLB.com
Pitching probables: Jesse Litsch (0-1, 6.75 ERA) vs. Roy Halladay (8-6, 2.43 ERA)
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Roy Halladay will make his first start against his former teammates when the Phillies welcome the Toronto Blue Jays to Citizens Bank Park. The Blue Jays though will be the home team this...
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June 25, 2010
RECAP: Phillies blow away Cleveland before storm does
Joe Blanton goes 7.2 innings before rain takes him out
Phillies pile on runs to back strong Blanton – Zach Schonbrun, MLB.com
Phillies rout Indians to complete sweep – John Finger, CSNPhilly.com
Phillies pound Indians behind Blanton – Matt Gelb, Philadelphia Inquirer
Blanton, Phillies beat Indians 12-3 – AP report via Yahoo! Sports
Cleveland Indians hammered...
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June 25, 2010
J.A. Happ to rehab at Lehigh Valley
Word has it that J.A. Happ will be making his next rehab start at Lehigh Valley. I will let the assembled media confirm this report and explain further.
Just to be certain, meechone from The Fightins follows up with a report of his recent phone call…
I kid about the steady stream of repetitive tweets from the beat reporters, but it is their job and I appreciate the efforts...
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June 24, 2010
Injury Update: Durbin to DL, Figueroa called up
Ryan Lawrence is reporting, via Twitter, that reliever Chad Durbin has beenplaced on the disabled list. Lawrence also noted that Nelson Figueroa has been spotted at Citizens Bank Park, and it is expected that he will fill the roster spot in the bullpen.
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June 24, 2010
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