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Commentary: Mets In Town? Just Another Series
May 01, 2009 by
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The sun is fighting through the clouds. The smoke is rising. The air seems dense and surreal.
Yes, the Mets are in town.
It’s the first meeting of the year between the Phillies and Mets; in years past this would be cause for high sugar intake, the pounding of Red Bulls and full...
Ruiz Shows Offense In Rehab Start; Kendrick Strong
May 01, 2009 by
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Carlos Ruiz finished 2-for-3 with a two-RBI double in the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. It was his first appearance at catcher since being placed on the 15-day disabled list for an abdomen injury.
Kyle Kendrick, starting the game, gave up just three hits and two walks in six innings, striking...
So Far, Ibanez Vs. Burrell
May 01, 2009 by
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When the Phillies signed Raul Ibanez, many were unsure how he would fill the shoes of a fan favorite, Pat Burrell. So far, there have been no complaints; just chants of “Rauuuuuuul!”
Traveling back a year ago, Burrell batted .326 with eight home runs and 21 runs...
Watch: Tim On New York Baseball Today
April 30, 2009 by
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I was a featured guest on New York Baseball Today, SNY’s daily Web show co-hosted by Matt Cerrone of MetsBlog.
Check out New York Baseball Today at SNY.tv.
Phils-Mets Viewing Party At Grey Lodge
April 30, 2009 by
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You want Phillies-Mets? Wanna watch it with other Phillies fans in a great atmosphere? How about watching it with Phillies Nation?
Tomorrow night we’ll be at the Grey Lodge to view Phils-Mets. The Lodge will have $3 specials on Sly Fox’s Pikeland Pils and Phoenix Pale Ale...
Keep The Change: ‘Ruaaaaaaaal!’
April 30, 2009 by
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This is “Keep the Change,” a new feature by Nick “The Beer Man” Stacking. Nick is a beer man at Citizens Bank Park; he’ll post weekly with observations from the fans at the park, trying to get a good sense of where the Phillies stand in the eyes of those...
Analysis: Myers Located Too Much
April 30, 2009 by
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In yesterday’s game, Brett Myers ran into a lot of trouble, specifically in the third inning. He walked pitcher Scott Olsen, then walked in a run.
“I got a little upset with myself with missing my spots and kind of let it get to me. I’m better than that. I wasn’...
April: Phils Move Through Tough Start
April 30, 2009 by
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Today ends the first month of the 2009 baseball season. The Phillies stand at 11-9, not bad for a month that usually has notorious results. How they did it:
vs. Atlanta: 1-2
at Colorado: 2-1
at Washington: 1-1
vs. San Diego: 1-2
vs. Milwaukee: 1-2
at Florida: 3-0
vs. Washington: 2...
Cold Offense Can’t Secure Sweep
April 29, 2009 by
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The Phillies ran into the buzzsaw known as Scott Olsen, losing to the Nationals, 4-1.
Olsen struck out six in 5.2 innings, scattering just six hits. He induced ground outs and escaped jams, including a bases-loaded opportunity for the Phillies that yielded nothing. The Phils only run...
Gamenight: Nationals (4-15) At Phillies (11-8)
April 29, 2009 by
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Washington Nationals (4-15) at Philadelphia Phillies (11-8)
Scott Olsen (0-3, 7.29 ERA) vs. Brett Myers (1-1, 4.91 ERA)
Time: 7:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia.
Weather: Partly sunny, 57
TV: MyPhl 17
Twitter: Phillies Nation
The Phillies will try and make it two consecutive...
Odds And Ends: Hamels, Lidge, Ruiz
April 29, 2009 by
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Quick injury news before gamenight:
Cole Hamels has a grade 1 ankle sprain, according to Todd Zolecki (via Twitter). He will throw a session Friday, when they’ll know for sure whether he can pitch Monday.
It’s unknown whether Brad Lidge is available tonight.
Carlos Ruiz...
Analysis: Catchers Affecting Pitching Performances?
April 29, 2009 by
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I’ve noticed a trend with starting pitchers and Lou Marson: A lot of confusion.
It’s likely a rookie or young catcher will have communication problems with his starting pitchers. They have a gameplan; their gameplan might not fit what the catcher is thinking. A lot of times...
Removing Lidge Would Cause Great Concern
April 29, 2009 by
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Currently we’re being told Brad Lidge should be fine and just needs a few days rest. He could be ready to pitch tonight against Washington. Still, there is a sense of paranoia surrounding Lidge, since this knee problem isn’t anything new (it was the body part that received...
Rollins Out Of Retirement
April 29, 2009 by
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Whether it was the “team to beat” or “100 wins,” we’ve all heard Jimmy Rollins’ predictions over the years. Earlier in the season, Rollins said he retired from the predicting business, but he is back.
Rollins predicted that he would bat .400 in...
Utley Powers Phils Despite Hamels’ Setback
April 28, 2009 by
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Cole Hamels can’t buy a break. Luckily, the Phillies can’t buy a loss.
The Phillies won their fifth straight game, an easy 7-1 win over the Nationals. With the win, the Phillies assured at least a momentary tie for first place in the National League East.
The big story...
Hamels Sprains Ankle During Start
April 28, 2009 by
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Cole Hamels sprained his ankle attempting to field a John Lannan bunt Tuesday night against the Nationals. He hadn’t given up a run in four-plus innings. No word yet on how long he may be out.
Gamenight: Nationals (4-14) At Phillies (10-8)
April 28, 2009 by
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Washington Nationals (4-14) at Philadelphia Phillies (10-8)
John Lannan (0-2, 4.43 ERA) vs. Cole Hamels (0-2, 9.69 ERA)
Time: 7:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia.
Weather: Mostly sunny, 83
TV: The Comcast Network
Twitter: Phillies Nation
A Prince Fielder line drive struck...
Ibanez Enjoying Phruits Of His Labor
April 28, 2009 by
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Back to last night: Honestly, has any Phillie ever captured the fanbase this strongly and so quickly than Raul Ibanez?
After slamming the Phillies into the 13-11 lead, Ibanez ventured to the outfield, where he was greeted by not merely a standing ovation, but a full crowd display of...
NY Mets Bus Trip Waitlist
April 28, 2009 by
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Since the Phillies play the Mets in their new stadium just one weekend this season (August 21-23), tickets are going to be hard to come by. Single-game tickets are not yet on sale, but we are thinking about hosting a bus trip to CitiField on Saturday August 22. In talking with Mets...
Lidge Not Greatly Concerned About Knee
April 28, 2009 by
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Follow-ups are coming in on Brad Lidge and his knee inflammation.
According to Comcast SportsNet’s John Finger, Lidge said he wasn’t concerned about the inflammation because the MRI came up negative:
“I’m concerned on a small level because it’s not feeling great...
Opinion: Relieve The Bullpen
April 28, 2009 by
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Eighteen games into the 2009 season and the Phillies have just two seven-inning outings.
The Phils bullpen has been taxed so far, mainly because of downright horrendous starting pitching. Just last night Charlie Manuel had to point to the pen starting in the fifth inning; he brought...
In Case You Missed It: Big Win, Ruiz
April 27, 2009 by
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For more on the Phillies’ unbelievable comeback win, click here, and for more on Carlos Ruiz’s setback tonight, click here. Or you can scroll down the frontpage.
Grandest Game: Howard, Ibanez, Win
April 27, 2009 by
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“There’s a new hero in town.”
Down four in the eighth, the Phillies needed a miracle. A few hits and walks later, and the Phils had the bases loaded for Raul Ibanez.
Hero.
Ibanez’s grand slam won it, 13-11. Ryan Howard hit a grand slam before that to tie the...
Lidge Day-To-Day With Knee Pain
April 27, 2009 by
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Brad Lidge, unavailable in Monday’s win over the Nationals, has inflammation in his knee and is day-to-day, according to manager Charlie Manuel.
Ruiz Scratched From Rehab Start
April 27, 2009 by
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Carlos Ruiz took batting practice on Monday, but felt discomfort in his strained right oblique. He was scratched from the Triple-A IronPigs lineup.
Ruiz was eligible to come off the disabled list on Sunday, but he continued to rehabbing, catching nine innings with the IronPigs....
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