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Quick Picks: Division Series

While I want to do a whole “Playoff Extravaganza,” I may not have the time, so I at least want to do a quick rundown on my thoughts for the playoffs. Rangers-Rays, ALDS I love the Rays.  I love their … Continue reading

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Phillies Semi-Weekly Report Card #6

Record since last Report Card: 5-1 Overall Record: 24-13 (1st in division) A second straight strong week saw the Phils take over the best record in the NL and a 5-game lead in the division, which is easily the biggest lead … Continue reading

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Tuesday’s Top Twelve: 2009’s Most Impactful July Trades

Now that we have all had some time to assess a rather hectic trade deadline in Major League Baseball, it is time to think about the upcoming pennant races and how those deadline deals will impact September and October 2009.  … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Game 2

-I’ll rank the Victorino slam as the second-best Phillies moment of my life, with the Mitch Williams leap when they clinched the ’93 NLCS at #1.  When the ball came off his bat, I jumped up and opened my mouth … Continue reading

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NLDS Running Diary

3:12:  Cole Hamels goes 1-2-3, looking VERY impressive.  He has the second best change-up in baseball, and the fact that he threw it 3-1 and 3-2 to Cameron was huge!  3:15:  Never thought I’d say this about a pair of .249 … Continue reading

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Quick-fire Postseason Predicitions

Note: See below post for more in-depth looks at the Division Series match-ups.  With the Phillies involved, I’ll admit right away that I just can’t give completely objective opinions, but I’ll do my best.  I’m all ready on record in … 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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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

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