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My, How the Times Have Changed

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Doogan

Until this season, if you said the words “Phillies” and “deadline deals” to me, it did not invoke good memories.  Throughout my lifetime, trade “deadline” has been an appropriate term for Phillie fans, because it’s often been the signal that … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Mike Arbuckle

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Doogan

The Phillies announced today, to the surprise of no one, that Ruben Amaro Jr. is the new general managerand that Pat Gillick will stay on as an adviser.  It’s a good move.  Amaro, 43, is considered a rising star in … Continue reading →

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