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Beltre, DeRosa, Figgins, or…
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When the free agent exclusivity period ends on November 20, a rash of moves will be made by teams attempting to improve for the 2010 season. If last year serves as any indicator, the first few signings won’t shatter the foundation of major league baseball – that is, unless...
Arizona Fall League Update
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Eight players in the Phillies organization are playing for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League. Prospects from Philadelphia, Arizona, Colorado, San Francisco and Pittsburgh make up the 10-15 Scorpions. Here are the latest updates on the prospects from the Phillies...
Eight Months Later, Harry’s Still in Our Thoughts
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You’re putting together a puzzle, and you’re just about finished. The whole puzzle is put together, but you realize that one piece is missing. You look in the box, and it’s not there.
From walk-off wins, to complete games, to winning a National League pennant...
Year in Review: Jamie Moyer
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Over the next few weeks, Phillies Nation will break down each player on the Phillies roster and grade their 2009 season on a very unofficial 1-10 scale. The players will be chosen in no particular order.
It was this time a year ago when a quandary was born. Give a 45-year old,...
Utley Wins Silver Slugger Award
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Chase Utley wins his fourth consecutive Silver Slugger Award. Players, coaches, and managers selected Utley as the best hitting second baseman in the National League.
Utley finished the year with a .282 batting average, .397 on-base percentage, and .508 slugging percentage. ...
Phillies Hot Stove Update
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-Buster Olney writes in his column this morning that the Phillies are going hard after a “set-up man/closer safety net” after Brad Lidge’s offseason surgery on a torn flexor tendon. Who could he be talking about?
J.J. Putz is an intriguing name on the market, as are Jose Valverde...
Bring the DH to the NL
19 days ago by
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In Wednesday’s Philadelphia Daily News, columnist Bill Conlin brought up a great point about the designated hitter. I realize this is probably a moot point, since it’s unlikely this will be voted on anytime soon. However, the case could be made for the NL to adopt this rule...
Rollins, Victorino Win Gold Gloves
20 days ago by
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Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino each won a National League Gold Glove Award at their respected positions. This is the eleventh time in franchise history that the Phillies have had multiple Gold Glove winners.
With the award, Rollins becomes the first Phillie to win three consecutive Gold...
Phillies Nation Podcast 19: Trenni Kusnierek
20 days ago by
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Welcome to the Phillies Nation Podcast!
Today, Pat Gallen is joined by Trenni Kusnierek of the MLB Network. She was one of the main reporters for MLB covering the World Series, so Pat gets her take on the Phillies defeat, what they will do in the off season, and how the rest of the...
Important Dates in the MLB Offseason
20 days ago by
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Just because the season is over, doesn’t mean there is not a lot going on in baseball. The Phillies have made some moves with Cliff Lee and Pedro Feliz, among others, and there will be plenty more following these upcoming dates. All the major individual awards will be announced...
Year in Review: Pedro Feliz
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Over the next few weeks, Phillies Nation will break down each player on the Phillies roster and grade their 2009 season on a very unofficial 1-10 scale. The players will be chosen in no particular order.
The numbers don’t lie: .323, .302, .295, .290, .275, .267, .266.
Each...
Cheap Starters on the Market
21 days ago by
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Phillies Nation has been abuzz with the recent news that Roy Halladay will be on the block this offseason. The Toronto Blue Jays are basically throwing in the towel and will attempt to get as much as possible out of the 33-year old righty. Good move. J.P. Ricciardi should have...
Year In Review: Eric Bruntlett
21 days ago by
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Eric Bruntlett’s contribution to the 2009 season can be summed up in the video below:
2009 numbers: 72 games, .171 avg., 18 H, 0 HR, 7 RBI, 15 R, .462 OPS
GRADE: .5/10 – Orchestrating one of the most improbable plays in sports helps Bruntlett garner feeble accolades for what...
Year in Review: Joe Blanton
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From one big guy to another, we look at the biggest pitcher of the crew, Joe Blanton.
For a stretch of roughly two months, Blanton was the most reliable starter in the Phillies rotation. On July 5, he held the Mets to four hits over 7 1/3 innings, allowing no runs. From that point...
Congratulations Fantasy Winners
22 days ago by
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With the Phillies season wrapping up last week, so too comes the announcement of this year’s Phillies Nation Fantasy League Winners! The 2009 season saw our biggest year yet with fifteen divisions and over 150 players. Here are division winners:
Mayfair – La Salle Explorers...
Big Names Top Offseason Wishlist
22 days ago by
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Coming up two wins shy of another World Championship was, indeed, a tough pill to swallow, but the Phillies were simply the second best team in 2009. All of the ugly flaws of this team made their way to the surface in the World Series, whether it be a lack of situational hitting, a decrepit [...]
Feliz Option Declined
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The Philadelphia Phillies announced a short while ago that they would not pick up Pedro Feliz’s $5.5 million option for 2010, according to multiple sources.
Feliz hit .266 with 12 home runs and 82 RBI in 158 games in the regular season, but struggled mightily in the playoffs...
Year in Review: Ryan Howard
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Over the next few weeks, Phillies Nation will break down each player on the Phillies roster and grade their 2009 season on a very unofficial 1-10 scale. The players will be chosen in no particular order.
Big Brown. The Big Piece. Ryno. The Big Man. Call him what you will...
Lidge, Eyre, Ibanez To Have Surgery
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Brad Lidge, Scott Eyre and Raul Ibanez will each have surgery next week.
It turns out that Lidge was injured this year, but it’s not his knee. On Wednesday, Lidge will have surgery to repair loose bodies in his elbow. In addition, he will need to have his flexor/pronator...
Phillies Nation Podcast 18: Marshall Harris
25 days ago by
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Welcome to the Phillies Nation Podcast!
Just a few days removed from a World Series defeat, Comcast SportsNet’s Marshall Harris talks with Pat Gallen about the season that was for the Philadelphia Phillies. Pat and Marshall also look ahead to next season and what the future...
Odds And Ends: Lee’s Option Picked Up
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The season just ended, but the Phillies kicked off the offseason with their first move.
The Phillies picked up Cliff Lee’s $8 million option for the 2010 season.
No surprise here. There is still a possibility that Lee will be signed to a long term deal. The Phillies...
Myers Will Not Return Next Season
25 days ago by
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Brett Myers has been told by Ruben Amaro Jr. that he will not return to the Phillies in 2010. Amaro talked with Myers and made it clear that the team would not pursue him.
Myers will be a free agent and should draw considerable attention as either a starter or reliever. In eight...
Video: Did you catch the Phillies game last night?
25 days ago by
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This is a pretty gross Phillies ad.
Phillies – commercial from Robert Cain on Vimeo.
Somebody Has to Say It
25 days ago by
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The immediate days after the World Series were surely more fun last year.
At the same time, losing hurt a lot more in 1993. So I guess it’s true: winning is the easiest cure for losing. Had the Phillies not beat the Rays last season, I’d probably be beside myself after a loss like...
Proud to be a Phan
26 days ago by
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I am so proud of the Philadelphia Phillies! Sure, we’re all disappointed that they lost, but I am more proud than upset.
These boys played terrific. Their first win of the year came from behind, and that set the tone for the season. The regular season and postseason were...
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