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The “Other” Series
Not that I care about anything other than the Phillies and the Brewers, but there are other postseason series going on. And, since my obsession with baseball began around 1986 or so, there have been 19 postseasons that did not … Continue reading
2008 National League Eastern Division Champions
This year is going to be different. Last year, the Phillies won an emotional pennant race with the Mets and it almost seemed as if they had accomplished their goal. This year, they are hungry. Last year, they ran into the … Continue reading
Tagged 2008 nlds, aaron boone, albert pujols, brad lidge, brewers, carlos quentin, carlos ruiz, cc sabathia, central league, chase utley, cole hamels, dave bush, dave roberts, eric bruntlett, greg dobbs, haverford high, jason varitek, jayson werth, jeff suppan, jim leyritz, jimmy rollins, johan santana, kyle kendrick, mark difelice, mets, MLB, orlando cabrera, phillies, playoffs, ryan howard, scott brosius, shane victorino, yovani gallardo
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Phillies NLDS Preview
So, the Phillies are playoff-bound for the second consecutive year and for just the third time in the last 25 years. The question now is: will this year’s trip resemble 1993, when the team thrilled the whole city and came … Continue reading
Tagged brett myers, brewers, cc sabathia, cole hamels, jamie moyer, MLB, phillies, playoffs
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The Final Weekend and an MVP Pick
–Well, I went into tonight just looking for a loss from the Mets or the Brewers. I would have been ecstatic if just one of them had lost but, alas, they both pulled out walk-off wins and the Phillies find … Continue reading
Tagged albert pujols, brewers, mets, MLB, pennant race, phillies, ryan howard
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…And DOWN the Stretch They Come!
OK, here we are, with 17 games to go and the Phillies need to start winning games immediately if they want a playoff berth. Sound familiar? Yes, it was at this exact point last year, with the Phillies down 7 … Continue reading
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Tagged joe blanton, jose reyes, luis ayala, mets, MLB, pat burrell, pedro martinez, phillies
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More Ridiculous Statistics
1). Of all regular players in MLB, Jimmy Rollins has the lowest on-base percentage when leading off an inning (.242). Yes, that is on-base percentage, not even batting average (which still would have been bad). This is especially bad considering … Continue reading
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Tagged jamie moyer, jimmy rollins, mets, MLB, phillies, rays, rich harden, ryan howard
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The Five Stages of Grief After the Frontrunner Comment from Jimmy Rollins
Last week, on the Best Damn Sports Show Period, Jimmy Rollins told host Chris Rose that Phillie fans were “frontrunners.” Though Rose tried to soften the blow by alluding to the fact that all cities are like that in certain ways, Rollins would not … Continue reading
Tagged jimmy rollins, MLB, phillies
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Some Ridiculous Statistics
If you are anything like me, one of the best aspects of the game of baseball, and all sports, is its ability to act as an incredible outlet for statistics nuts. Without trying to come off as an uber-dork, I … Continue reading
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Tagged joe dimaggio, MLB, phillies, rays, ryan howard, stats, trever miller, twins
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Manny to the Phillies?
Apparently, this might happen. The Phillies might be able to acquire the notorious Manny Ramirez– a.k.a. the best right-handed hitter since Willie Mays. This has to be good, right? Right?!? For those who say “Yes,” the reasons are simple and … Continue reading
Tagged manny ramirez, MLB, phillies, red sox
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The Big Inning
There is an old adage about the role of momentum in a long baseball season that says: “Momentum is the next day’s starting pitcher.” Granted, there is some wisdom in this and there is definitely something to be said for … Continue reading
Tagged mets, MLB, phillies
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