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Nothing Happened
Saturday night's Phillies-Marlins game was postponed by rain. Joe Blanton and the Phillies hadn't gotten off to a good start, and were trailing Florida, 2-0, in the second inning. Marlins' ace Josh Johnson was in overpowering form. The Phillies may have been fortunate...
Nothing Happened
Saturday night's Phillies-Marlins game was postponed by rain. Joe Blanton and the Phillies hadn't gotten off to a good start, and were trailing Florida, 2-0, in the second inning. Marlins' ace Josh Johnson was in overpowering form. The Phillies may have been fortunate...
Bunts and Balks (7/18)
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA) swept their Saturday doubleheader from the Rochester Red Wings, winning 7-5, and 6-3. The FeHogs have boldly ventured where no FeHog has ever ventured before: Third Place! Their sweep-ensuring strategy? Score six runs in each fourth inning, and allow...
Bunts and Balks (7/18)
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA) swept their Saturday doubleheader from the Rochester Red Wings, winning 7-5, and 6-3. The FeHogs have boldly ventured where no FeHog has ever ventured before: Third Place! Their sweep-ensuring strategy? Score six runs in each fourth inning, and allow...
Manuel and Phillies Win Marathon Battle of Master Tacticians
There was plenty of time for heroics in Friday night's marathon game with the Florida Marlins. Four hours and five minutes of playing time, to be exact. Phillies' starter Cole Hamels pitched well, allowing only a single run, in his five-inning outing. Unfortunately, a seventy...
Manuel and Phillies Win Marathon Battle of Master Tacticians
There was plenty of time for heroics in Friday night's marathon game with the Florida Marlins. Four hours and five minutes of playing time, to be exact. Phillies' starter Cole Hamels pitched well, allowing only a single run, in his five-inning outing. Unfortunately, a seventy...
Bunts and Balks (7/17)
Clay Condrey was activated from the DL, taking the roster spot of Tyler Walker (DFA'd). Walker was right choice to be jettisoned, as his strength was permitting inherited runners to score. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Walker pass through waivers unclaimed, and join Jack...
Bunts and Balks (7/17)
Clay Condrey was activated from the DL, taking the roster spot of Tyler Walker (DFA'd). Walker was right choice to be jettisoned, as his strength was permitting inherited runners to score. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Walker pass through waivers unclaimed, and join Jack...
Howard Get's It Done: Hits 200 Dingers, Fastest in MLB History
Ryan Howard is truly amazing. This kid has always been fun to watch, as many of us Phils fans have heard. With the Phils capturing a 4-0 win over the Florida Marlins (you got to hate them, Philly), greatness occurred in that win.Let's flashback to this inning. The number is how...
Howard Get's It Done: Hits 200 Dingers, Fastest in MLB History
Ryan Howard is truly amazing. This kid has always been fun to watch, as many of us Phils fans have heard. With the Phils capturing a 4-0 win over the Florida Marlins (you got to hate them, Philly), greatness occurred in that win.Let's flashback to this inning. The number is how...
Howard Get's It Done: Hits 200 Dingers, Fastest in MLB History
Ryan Howard is truly amazing. This kid has always been fun to watch, as many of us Phils fans have heard. With the Phils capturing a 4-0 win over the Florida Marlins (you got to hate them, Philly), greatness occurred in that win.Let's flashback to this inning. The number is how...
Moyer and 'Pen Silence Marlins, 4-0
Part of the job of a Manager is to put his charges in position to succeed. Perhaps Phillies' Manager Charlie Manuel was partially to blame for Jamie Moyer's first-half ERA of 5.99. Manuel has persisted in starting Moyer every fifth day, rather than simply once per series...
Bunts and Balks (7/16)
Pedro Martinez will begin his minor league rehab on Monday, when he reports to the Clearwater Threshers (A). There isn't a set plan for his rehab journey, but he should be with the Phillies by August, barring setbacks.
Rodrigo Lopez is expected to make his next start, on Monday...
Non-Major Transactions (Taylor Promoted to AAA!)
Outfielder Michael Taylor was promoted to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA).
The Phillies' top position prospect OPS'd .982, and wOBA'd .440, with the Reading Phillies (AA). The 23 year-old could be with the parent club in September, and competing for a roster spot next...
Non-Major Transactions (Taylor Promoted to AAA!)
Outfielder Michael Taylor was promoted to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA).
The Phillies' top position prospect OPS'd .982, and wOBA'd .440, with the Reading Phillies (AA). The 23 year-old could be with the parent club in September, and competing for a roster spot next...
Non-Major Transactions (Taylor Promoted to AAA!)
Outfielder Michael Taylor was promoted to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA).
The Phillies' top position prospect OPS'd .982, and wOBA'd .440, with the Reading Phillies (AA). The 23 year-old could be with the parent club in September, and competing for a roster spot next...
Season in Review/Preview- Pitchers Edition (Now with Arbitrary Grades!)
Welcome to the Season in Review/Preview- Pitchers Edition!
Starting Pitchers
Joe Blanton
Some numbers: 103.1 IP, 4.44 ERA, 2.76 K/BB, .310 BABIP, 79.4% LOB, 4.74 FIP
Some commentary: Blanton has improved substantially, after a horrific start. BABIP is starting to work in his favor...
Season in Review/Preview- Pitchers Edition (Now with Arbitrary Grades!)
Welcome to the Season in Review/Preview- Pitchers Edition!
Starting Pitchers
Joe Blanton
Some numbers: 103.1 IP, 4.44 ERA, 2.76 K/BB, .310 BABIP, 79.4% LOB, 4.74 FIP
Some commentary: Blanton has improved substantially, after a horrific start. BABIP is starting to work in his favor...
Season in Review/Preview- Pitchers Edition (Now with Arbitrary Grades!)
Welcome to the Season in Review/Preview- Pitchers Edition!
Starting Pitchers
Joe Blanton
Some numbers: 103.1 IP, 4.44 ERA, 2.76 K/BB, .310 BABIP, 79.4% LOB, 4.74 FIP
Some commentary: Blanton has improved substantially, after a horrific start. BABIP is starting to work in his favor...
Season Review/Preview- Position Players Edition (Now with Arbitrary Grades!)
Welcome to the 2009 Phillies Season in Review/Preview, Position Players Edition!
Catchers
Carlos Ruiz
Some numbers: .235 AVG, .703 OPS, .310 wOBA, .257 BABIP (.262 career)
Some commentary: Ruiz has been (mostly) a serviceable catcher, which is all the Phils need. He has struggled...
Season Review/Preview- Position Players Edition (Now with Arbitrary Grades!)
Welcome to the 2009 Phillies Season in Review/Preview, Position Players Edition!
Catchers
Carlos Ruiz
Some numbers: .235 AVG, .703 OPS, .310 wOBA, .257 BABIP (.262 career)
Some commentary: Ruiz has been (mostly) a serviceable catcher, which is all the Phils need. He has struggled...
Pedro Martinez Officially (Unofficially) a Phillie; All-Star News
Multiple sources are reporting that free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez has agreed to terms with the Phillies, on a contract for the remainder of the 2009 season (including the playoffs, World Series, and post-Series parade).
Martinez will, reportedly, earn $1 million, plus a possible...
Pedro Martinez Officially (Unofficially) a Phillie; All-Star News
Multiple sources are reporting that free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez has agreed to terms with the Phillies, on a contract for the remainder of the 2009 season (including the playoffs, World Series, and post-Series parade).
Martinez will, reportedly, earn $1 million, plus a possible...
Pedro, Halladay, and All-Star Updates
Pedro Martinez is, reportedly, headed to Philadelphia, for a physical on Tuesday. It looks like this is getting very close.
The keys to this acquisition:
-the only costs associated with this deal are salary costs, no players will be lost as a result
-the salary costs are low enough...
Bunts and Balks (7/12)
Kyle Drabek (representing the US) and Yohan Flande (representing the non-US portions of the World) each pitched a scoreless inning in Sunday's Futures Game. It was worth waiting through a four-hour rain delay to watch the top prospects play an exciting seven-inning game.
Drabek...
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