Day 3 of Philliedelphia’s 2011 MLB Predictions: Mike Chimes In

Posted by Mike Frohwirth I hate Predictions posts. First, I predict the most likely outcomes. Second, crazy random happenstances cause less likely outcomes to occur. Third, I am told that my predictions were "wrong." I'm "wrong" because some experts thought giving Derek Jeter a Gold Glove was a reasonable course of action? I'm "wrong" because […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  30 Mar 2011
Luis Castillo Released by the Phillies

Posted by Frank Klose CSNPhilly's Jim Salisbury reports that the Phillies have released Luis Castillo. Well, that lasted long.  It remains to be seen who the extra infielder will be, though Rule 5 pick Michael Martinez may be a lock to make the team now.

Sports Talk Philly  •  30 Mar 2011
Day Four of 2011 Philliedelphia’s MLB Predictions: Danielle Wilson

Posted by Danielle Wilson Delawareonline.com American League predictions AL East division winner – Boston Red Sox AL Central division winner – Minnesota Twins AL West division winner – Texas Rangers AL Wild Card team – Oakland Athletics AL MVP – Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins AL Cy Young – C.J. Wilson, Texas Rangers AL Rookie of […]

Danielle  •  31 Mar 2011
Phillies’ Cliff Lee Switches Jersey Number to 31 Before First Start

Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy nysun.com Throughout Spring Training, something just did not seem right to Cliff Lee, and yet he could not put a finger on it at the time, as Lee went through Spring Training with an E.R.A. of 4.84, out of character for the left-hander. "I did not feel like my old […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  01 Apr 2011
The Day is Finally Here: Cliff Lee Pitches Again for the Phillies

Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy cbonlineradio.com I still vividly remember Monday, December 13th.   I had just left my job at La Salle University around 4:30 p.m., and was listening to MLB Network Radio as I was driving down Olney Avenue and passing the Broad and Olney Terminal. Right as I passed where the 18 and […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  02 Apr 2011
Happy Birthday to the Voice of the Phillies, Harry Kalas

Posted by Stephen Gallo Courtesy Chron.com Today would have been Harry Kalas’ 75th birthday. Wherever you are today, be sure to stop what you’re doing for a second and remember how much of an impact Harry had on all of our lives. He was, and will always be, the voice of our Fightin’ Phils. I’ll […]

Steve  •  26 Mar 2011
Phillies’ Roy Halladay Gives Up a Run… All Spring

Posted by Frank Klose Having made his final Spring Training start, Roy Halladay is ready to get into his black BMW and head back north. In his 2011 Spring season, Halladay went 4-0 with a 0.42 E.R.A.  He struck out 13 and walked six. That miniscule E.R.A refers to the one run that he gave […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  27 Mar 2011
Constructing the best Phillies lineup

Posted by Mike Frohwirth As Opening Day quickly approaches, there has been much debate over the Phillies' batting order. While Manager Charlie Manuel has employed a variety of different lineups during Spring Training, his main objectives have been to get his starters plate appearances against MLB-likely pitchers, and to evaluate other players' suitability for bench […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  27 Mar 2011
Pedro Feliz Released By the Royals; Don’t Get Any Ideas, Phillies Fans

Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy seattletimes.com Yes, Pedro Feliz was a key member of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies in 2008.  Yes, the Phillies have Chase Utley out for an unknown length with patellar tendonitis.  Yes, Pedro Feliz is now available as a free agent. No, Pedro Feliz is not the answer. While Ruben Amaro […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  27 Mar 2011