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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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There’s No Crying in Baseball, Jamie

Jamie Moyer has always seemed like a classy, selfless ball player, but it looks like his true colors came out when he went to the press yesterday to complain about his demotion to the bullpen.  I won’t condemn a pitcher … Continue reading

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My, How the Times Have Changed

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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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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Thank You, Mike Arbuckle

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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