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Live Blog: Eagles Preseason and Phils-Diamondbacks

Well, when the Phillies and the Eagles are both playing on national television on the same night, I think that calls for a BSB Live Blog.  As I write this, the Phillies lead the D-Backs 3-2 in the 4th inning … 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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Myers Goes Down; Phils Need an Even Better Replacement

In late-April, Bry asked a Question of the Day here on the blog:  How early is too early to be concerned about the Phillies pitching staff?.  My answer at the time was late-May.  Little did I know at the time, that … 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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…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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Phillies Finding Starting Pitching

With yesterday’s post only a mere hours old, Pat Gillick listened–and got starting pitching.  The Phillies sent three minor leaguers to Oakland for starting pitcher Joe Blanton.  I really, really like this deal for several reasons: Blanton is an innings-eater.  … Continue reading

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Phillies Looking for Starting Pitching

It is the time of year when baseball fans are constantly checking various websites in hopes of finding news that their team just landed CC Sabathia or Rich Harden.  Well, unfortunately for the Phillies, both of those guys have already … Continue reading

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