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Ibanez and Hamels

Ibanez signed on for 3 years  The Phillies added a new left-fielder today, signing Raul Ibanez to a 3-year deal worth $30 million.  Over the last three seasons, with the Mariners, Ibanez has driven in over 100 runs each year and … Continue reading

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It Ain’t Over Yet

As I sat and soaked in all of the post-game glory on Comcast Sportsnet and Fox last night, I suddenly had a sobering thought: this series isn’t over yet!  Now, I don’t want to be the wet blanket thrown on … Continue reading

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World Series- Game 1 Thoughts

It wasn’t the most encouraging win possible, but a win is a win, as they say, and the Phils have one down and three to go in the hunt for the title.  It was basically more of the same from … Continue reading

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On to the Series

Philadelphia Philles: 2008 National League Champions.  It’s a beautiful thing. As I watched the fairly easy Game 5 win, I was obviously excited, but I wasn’t completely appreciating the magnitude of this Phillie team’s accomplishment until my man Joe Buck started recounting … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Random Stuff

FREE AGENCY LOOMS FOR BIRDS  The NFL free agent period gets under way in a matter of minutes and there’s been a lot of speculation over what the Eagles will do.  The biggest name being mentioned is Patriots’ Pro Bowl … Continue reading

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