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Ed Pinckney, Sixers’ New Color Analyst: Pete’s Says “Meh.” What Do You Say?
September 02, 2009 by
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Are you happy or excited about the choice?
I wish I could venture a stronger opinion on the decision but I have never heard Pinckney call a game on any level. The only experience I have with him is some post game analysis on the radio after Nova games. I didn't get a chance...
Phils Hope For Better Luck Against Giants 2nd Time Around
September 01, 2009 by
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The offense didn't exactly break out of their funk against the Braves, but good pitching from Blanton and Moyer and some timely defense was enough to take 2 of 3 and increase their lead to 8 games going into September. The Phillies magic number is 26 (located on the left side of...
Ignore This…
September 01, 2009 by
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I’ve screwed something up…
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ReclinerGM’s 2009 NFC East Preview: Washington Redskins
August 29, 2009 by
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Over the past several years, the Redskins have been the least hated of the Eagles NFC East rivals. Owner Daniel Snyder has comically overpaid for aging stars, both in money and draft picks, only to find that this strategy does not work in the NFL. Even though the results have been...
Bury the Braves
August 29, 2009 by
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Going into this series we had a 7 game lead on the Braves, the Phils pushed that to 8 by handling business last night.
Jamie again played super sub for Pedro after he was pulled after another rain delay. No matter what Mr. Moyer feels or has said about being demoted to the bullpen...
ReclinerGM NFC East Preview: Dallas Cowboys
August 26, 2009 by
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It is pointless to do a full NFL Preview for a couple reasons…
We have a decent Eagles fan base, but not an avid NFL fan base like we do the NBA
I have trouble with football previews (though I always do them) because unlike baseball and basketball, there are entirely too many...
Red hot Phils off to Pittsburgh looking for NL lead
August 25, 2009 by
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The Phils are now 6-1 on their parade around the bottom of the NL and look to add to that as they travel to PNC Park to face the 20-games under .500 Pirates. The Phils are now 7 up on the Braves (who have San Diego) and 8 up on the Marlins (who get the Mets), and sit only 1/2 game...
Phils dominate Snakes, get ready for the “Mets”
August 21, 2009 by
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Once again, we have more proof that the entire Phillies team reads this blog regularly. The Phils took my advice and took advantage (quickly) of weak schedule, sweeping the D-Backs while the Marlins lost 2 of 3 to the Astros, giving us a 6 1/2 game lead. In possibly their most dominant...
Phillies Top 20 Individual Seasons, #15 : Chris Short, 1964
August 19, 2009 by
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Stats and Ranks
Some Interesting Stats and Facts
2nd lowest ERA by a Phillies pitcher with 200+ innings from 1918-2008.
Gave up 2 runs or less in 34 of his 42 appearances
Pitched 12 games in which he pitched 9 innings and gave up 1 run or fewer
Despite his low ERA he actually...
Phillies enter 10-game stretch looking to pad their lead
August 18, 2009 by
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The Phillies close the season October 2-4 with a 3 game series at home against the Florida Marlins. I want that series to mean absolutely nothing. A good start to reaching that goal would be for the Phillies to take advantage of their next 10 games, all against low level competition...
How do J.A. Happ Stack Up After 20 Starts?
August 17, 2009 by
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J.A. Happ just completed his 21st start as a Phillie and thus far has surpassed everyone's expectations. I have always been a supporter of Happ and thought his Minor League numbers warranted a little more hype than he got, but I never thought that he would get off to a start like...
Braves Series Discussion Thread
August 14, 2009 by
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Yes this very very short Phillies post is by Dannie!
Pete didn't have time to write a Phillies-Braves series preview post as he is away for a wedding and unexpectedly found out his hotel does not have WIFI. But we want to make sure there was a place for you guys to talk for this...
Michael Vick an Eagle – Seriously?
August 13, 2009 by
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Apparently the Eagles have signed Michael Vick for 2-years. The first year of the deal is for $1.6 million with an option for the second year at $5.2 million.
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State of the Sixers
August 13, 2009 by
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Sometimes you just need a break, right?
That's exactly what I took away from the Sixers for a bit. I've been keeping an eye and a ear out for some real news and as you all know nothing worth mentioning has occurred. I've read every comment on this blog as well. Facts are...
Opinion: We Can’t Repeat With Lidge As Closer
August 12, 2009 by
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There has been a lot going on with the Phillies in the past month or so: The Lee trade, the Pedro signing, the Moyer demotion, the hot streak, etc... But lost in all these headlines (for the most part) is something that has become a huge problem for the Phillies - the performance...
What are you expecting from Pedro?
August 12, 2009 by
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It's a little strange that one of the best pitchers in the history of the game will be suiting up and taking the mound for us tonight. It's just as strange that despite his pedigree, no one really knows what to expect.
I usually have ways of breaking down numbers and figuring...
Phils make it interesting, also make some decisions
August 10, 2009 by
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do you think Cliff Lee is thinking right now? My guess is something along the lines of,
I thought I just traded FROM one of the worst teams in baseball, not TO one.
Since the Lee trade, the Phillies are 3-8, or 1-8 when Lee hasn't pitched.
I'm not one to play the blame...
First Look: Sixers unveil new home court
August 10, 2009 by
The Recliner GM
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The Sixers unveiled their new court today, and to christen it they invited a group of media (including, that's right, ReclinerGM) to play on it for a couple hours this afternoon. Dannie wasn't able to attend, so I went down and took some photos and played in a couple full...
Thanks Nats! Phils open 7 game lead in NL East
August 06, 2009 by
The Recliner GM
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Thanks to an unlikely sweep of the Marlins at the hands of the Nationals, the Phillies now stand 7 games up in the NL East, the largest margin in baseball. It seemed like this weekend series with the Marlins would be a big one and Florida had a chance to make up ground quickly. Now...
Giants handle Phils – Now NLDS preview, Part 2?
August 04, 2009 by
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The Phillies got a taste of what a 1st round playoff match-up with the Giants would be like, and it didn't taste good. Despite the fact that we threw our 3 best pitchers out there, and the Giants didn't start Matt Cain, the Phillies still lost the series 3-1. Bottom line is...
Phillies Organizational Depth Chart and Payroll Analysis – Post Lee Trade
July 31, 2009 by
The Recliner GM
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As I said, I'm going to try to keep an organizational depth chart and payroll analysis updated whenever the Phillies make a big move. This is probably the last until the winter.
The point of this is to try to think more like a GM. Not just look at a trade or a signing from a...
Phillies / Giants: Possible NLDS Preview?
July 30, 2009 by
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I haven't done a series preview in awhile, partially because of the trade deadline, and partially because I've been travelling. But the Phillies are done trading (probably), I'm done visiting stadiums (for now) and this is really, really interesting series we have coming...
What do the Phillies have in Cliff Lee?
July 29, 2009 by
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Well - the Phillies have made their move, and it wasn't for Roy Halladay, as many had hoped, but it's hard to be upset when you get the reigning Cy Young Award winner (and RH bench bat) without giving up your 3-4 top prospects.
So now that Lee is here, what can we expect...
Reports indicate Phillies Finalize Deal for Cliff Lee
July 29, 2009 by
The Recliner GM
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According to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal:
The Phillies have reached agreement with the Indians on a trade that would bring them left-hander Cliff Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco for Class A right-hander Jason Knapp, Class AAA right-hander Carlos Carrasco, shortstop Jason Donald...
Jim Johnson, Eagles Defensive Coordinator (1941-2009)
July 28, 2009 by
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Jim Johnson, the Eagles Defensive Coordinator for the last 10 years, has passed away from his bought with cancer at age 68.
This is a tough one for the Philadelphia community as Johnson has been arguably the most popular Coordinator in Eagles history. His blitzing schemes and aggressive...
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