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Magic Man: Astros at Phillies Game Thread, September 30, 2009
September 30, 2009 by
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One more win -- ANY win -- and the Phillies claim their third consecutive NL East crown, and begin their World Championship title defense in earnest.
The improbable man of the hour is Pedro Martinez, ace mercenary and baseball legend.
It has to happen tonight, doesn't it...
Some Random Thoughts After a Night at the Phillies' Game
September 30, 2009 by
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When I originally got tickets to last night's game, I was hoping it would be the clincher. Actually, I was hoping the team would have already clinched...
Phillies Breakfast Links, September 30, 2009: Vague Optimism Edition
September 30, 2009 by
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by Matt Slocum - AP
EVERYBODY PANICS, WOO HOO! (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Baseball Prospectus | Ahead in the Count: Pitcher BABIP by CountThe latest piece...
Braves fall to Marlins 5-4; Magic Number at 1
September 29, 2009 by
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Braves fall to Marlins 5-4; Magic Number at 1
Nightmare FAIL: Phillies 7, Astros 4
September 29, 2009 by
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by Matt Slocum - AP
It wasn't his best performance of the year, but J.A. Happ hung tough through 5 2/3 innings to pick up his 12th victory as the Phils claimed a 7-4 win. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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It Can't Happen Here!: Astros at Phillies Game Thread, September 29, 2009
September 29, 2009 by
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The Phillies look with increasing urgency at the quickly gaining Atlanta Braves, hoping they can simply run out the clock, much less get hot, before they're overtaken.
Tonight, J.A. Happ can underline his case for Rookie of the Year with a strong performance against the Houston...
BA lists 3 Phillies in NYPL Top 20
September 29, 2009 by
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BA lists 3 Phillies in NYPL Top 20
Sebastian Valle (#4), Anthony Hewitt (#11), and Leandro Castro (#16) represent the Fightins'. BA called it a somewhat disappointing year regarding the NYPL's talent level, but scouts were nonetheless intrigued by what they saw from the...
Limping Into the Playoffs: Does Momentum Matter?
September 29, 2009 by
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I'm still working with the more than reasonable assumption that the Phillies are going to be in the playoffs. Once we get into the playoffs though, does it matter that we might wind up limping across the finish line? After all, the Phillies are 4-6 in their last...
Phillies Breakfast Links, September 29, 2009: Vague Pessimism Edition
September 29, 2009 by
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ROMERO ACTIVATED; MYERS THROWS - Philled InGreat, now we'll just have more arms that will disappoint us.
Rich Hofmann: For Phillies' playoff hopes, no time like the presentAnother story with a thin veneer of worry. It's unavoidable at this point.
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DEEP HURTING: Astros 8, Phillies 2
September 28, 2009 by
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by Matt Slocum - AP
This is Yorman Bazardo. He makes you sad. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Another rookie pitcher with a 6.00+ ERA dominates the Phillies, another bang...
They Came In: Astros at Phillies Game Thread, September 28, 2009
September 28, 2009 by
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The Phillies start their final regular season homestand of the 2009 season against the Astros, who made such quick work of the Phillies earlier this month during that rotten series in Houston.
On the bright side, if you're a fan of any other team, is that the Astros are throwing...
The Worst Inning . . . or Let's Play 8!
September 28, 2009 by
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Do you get a horrible feeling in your stomach when the Phillies enter the ninth inning of a game? Does the last frame, that was so enjoyable last season, make you pray for rain? Even with Brad Lidge officially out as the team's closer, we saw this weekend that nothing...
Phillies Breakfast Links, September 28, 2009: Skin of Teeth, Psychic Trauma, Gutless Nats
September 28, 2009 by
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Astros-Phillies PreviewThose of us who lived through the Biggio Tragedy of 2005 will fear the Astros forever. The good news is, the Phillies miss Wandy Rodriguez this week.
Madson excels in latest save situationHe's not perfect, but he's the best...
Three. That's a Magic Number.
September 27, 2009 by
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Three. That's a Magic Number.
Freeze: Phillies 6, Brewers 5
September 27, 2009 by
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by Morry Gash - AP
Rollins and Manuel, trying to hold on, much like the rest of us. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Around 4.30 Eastern time Sunday afternoon, the collective...
Snap Out of It!: Phillies at Brewers Game Thread, September 27, 2009
September 27, 2009 by
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Joe Blanton vs. Dave Bush.
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Milwaukee's Least: Brewers 7, Phillies 5
September 26, 2009 by
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by Darren Hauck - AP
1,000 words might be a low estimate for this one. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
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This one had it all: atrocious defense, disappearing bats, and another...
Replacement Level: Phillies at Brewers Game Thread, September 26, 2009
September 26, 2009 by
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Kyle Kendrick gets a spot start for the Phillies, filling in for the ailing Pedro Martinez. Braden Looper goes for the Brewers.
Hopefully LAST NIGHT will be the night wherein the sub-miserable pitcher dominates the Phillies, and tonight will be the night where they...
Cliff Dive: Brewers 8, Phillies 4
September 25, 2009 by
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by Morry Gash - AP
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Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder (28), center, is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against...
Milwaukee's Best: Phillies at Brewers Game Thread, September 25, 2009
September 25, 2009 by
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The Phillies try to take game two of their four game series against the Brewers in Milwaukee behind Cliff Lee, who's looking for his 8th victory since joining the Phillies. Manny Parra goes for the Brewers.
Discuss the game below.
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He's All of Us: Frustrated Fan Narrating Lidge's Most Recent Meltdown
September 25, 2009 by
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He's All of Us: Frustrated Fan Narrating Lidge's Most Recent Meltdown
Phillies Breakfast Links, September 25, 2009: Closing Time, Wading Pool.
September 25, 2009 by
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The Zo Zone -- Could Happ Help the Pen?Given Pedro's first inning struggles, J.A. Happ might not be a bad bet in the back of the bullpen.
Phillies hoping Park can close out games?If he hadn't gotten hurt, Chan Ho Park would already have the job.
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Bottoms Up: Phillies 9, Brewers 4
September 24, 2009 by
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by Morry Gash - AP
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Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins watches his three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, Sept. 24...
Hits and Beer: Phillies at Brewers Game Thread, September 24, 2009
September 24, 2009 by
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The Phillies conclude the away portion of their 2009 regular season schedule with a four game series in Milwaukee, the site of their first postseason triumph last season.
J.A. Happ goes for the Phillies, against Jeff Suppan for the Brewers. The goal is to keep Prince Fielder...
Watching the Phillies With Lidge on the Mound is Like Banging My Head Into a Needle-Covered Wall . . . Very Forcefully
September 24, 2009 by
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by Tom Mihalek - AP
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Charlie Manuel: "There will always be things that make us think of last year. Like, for instance, if you look at the pictures on the wall. There...
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