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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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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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BSB Podcast: NLCS Preview

Head on over to http://broadstreetbelievers.podbean.com to stream or download the new BSB Podcast, in which we preview the Phillies-Dodgers NLCS. Bry and Doogan discuss the formidable Dodger bullpen, the ongoing questions/decisions surrounding the Phillie pitching staff, and give predictions for the series. And, … Continue reading

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Incredible Inning!

Wow, the Phillies just finished up a win over the Mets with one of the craziest half-innings I’ve ever seen.  With the Phillies leading 9-6, Brad Lidge came on for the save in the bottom of the 9th.  The first … Continue reading

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Phillies Mid-Season Report Card

With the baseball season heading into the All-Star Break, it’s time to handout the mid-season grades for the Phillies as they make the turn and look to defend their title in the months ahead.  After a major rough patch in … Continue reading

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World Series Notes

The DH Question: Charlie Manuel hasn’t said much about who will be the designated hitter for the games in Tampa, so that leaves us to ponder the question.  Bob Ford covered the issue in today’s Inquirer, and says that Charlie … 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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