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BSB Question of the Day

Is Joe Blanton worth $24 million over the next 3 years?

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A Halladay Extravaganza

Wow, how can baseball–in December, no less–cause someone to experience, at least a little, of just about all emotions under the sun?  In the past 48 hours, because of this trade, I have felt joy, sadness, bitterness, exuberance, fear, arrogance, … Continue reading

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Halladay to Phils, Cliff Lee to Mariners

WOW!!!!! http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4742072

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Tell Me I’m Crazy

Okay, this one may even go too far, and I can’t believe I’m even going to try and argue for this one, but: Tell me I’m crazy, but the Phillies are probably better off, in the long-term, by not trading … Continue reading

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Welcome Back, Placido

Placido Polanco is coming back to Philadelphia.  Much like last off-season, Ruben Amaro was faced with one spot to fill in his everyday line-up, and he acted quickly in handing a three-year deal to a solid veteran.  Some questions and … Continue reading

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Phils Add Schneider and Castro as Backups

The Phillies signed catcher Brian Schneider today to a 2 year/$2.75 million deal, to backup Carlos Ruiz.  I said here on the site a few weeks ago that Schneider was probably my top choice for a backup catcher, so this is … Continue reading

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Tell Me I’m Crazy: Trading Werth Might Make Sense

OK, I’m borrowing Bry’s “Tell Me I’m Crazy” column here because I definitely think I might be crazy for proposing that the Phillies should trade Jayson Werth this off-season.  Before I make my case, let me acknowledge the multitude of … Continue reading

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Cimorelli’s Question of the Day

If you were Ruben Amaro, would you trade Cole Hamels for Roy Halladay?

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The Next Steps…

There is absolutely no shame in the Phillies season.  But, it was not a World Series championship.  That means that there is room for improvement.  Hell, there is always room for improvement.  Last year, they won the World Series and … Continue reading

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Live Blog: World Series, Game 6

5:49 PM:  OK, just over two hours until game time.  Check out Bry’s post below for a preview of the next two games (that’s right, I said two games).  This will be a more sporadic version of the live blog, … Continue reading

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