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While nobody will mistake them for a contender, the Phillies hardly looked like the team that won the first two games of this series against Washington in last night's 11-0 debacle, surrendering more runs in a four-inning stretch than they had all series so far. It's just been that kind of season for the ever-frustrating […]
Following last night's 11-0 defeat Phillippe Aumont, who was responsible for 6 of those runs, was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. David Murphy reported moments ago that pitcher Hector Neris has been recalled to fill the vacant roster spot. Between Reading and Lehigh Valley this season, Neris has logged 63.2 innings, 3.82 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, […]
Well Philadelphia, it was a good night to go see Billy Joel at Citizens Bank Park. It was a nice evening to see John Legend at the Mann. Hell, Miley Cyrus at Wells Fargo may have even been fun! Maybe you accidentally cut yourself with a kitchen knife and had to be rushed to the […]
The trade deadline excitement, or lack thereof in the Philadelphia area, probably caused a number of fans to lose any desire they had to continue watching the team play. Many figured that going into last day of July and moving forward, it would be another eight weeks of losing and unexciting baseball. However, even with […]
When former Phillies first baseman signed a one-year contract with the Phillies in 2012, it would be the very last contract he signed. Despite spending time working near his home for the Chicago White Sox as a special assistant, Thome had not yet retired. Today, we learned that this will change. According to MLB.com, […]
#453047108 / gettyimages.com On Thursday, the Phillies (49-61) blew out the Nationals (58-49), but took a major blow losing Cliff Lee for what looks like the rest of the season. Yesterday, the Phillies sent Roberto Hernandez (6-8 3.87 ERA) to the hill looking to take the first two over the Nationals. Hernandez won his […]
Yesterday may just have been one of the darkest, most disappointing twenty-four hour period of time in the history of the team. And while the warning signs may have been there, the fan base was still extremely upset with the result of the 2014 Major League Baseball trade deadline. Not a single move was made […]
#452226708 / gettyimages.com Ryne Sandberg seems like his approach to managing is about as black and white as it gets. It is a very methodical, calculated view to his team and players. Struggle against left-handers? You will see the bench. Say “Who cares?” about your Spring Training stats, you see the bench. Lead the […]
Cliff Lee went down with an injury last night, and the Phillies are already making moves. Lee was officially placed on the 15-day disabled list. The diagnosis? A left flexor pronator strain. Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports: Following tonight's game, LHP Cliff Lee was placed on the 15-day DL with a left flexor pronator strain. […]
Lee's injury in the third overshadowed an excellent offensive performance by the Phillies The Phillies' offense came alive Thursday evening following an 11-2 beatdown at the hands of the New York Mets in their previous game. It should have been a happier day, but the outburst was overshadowed by the loss of pitcher Cliff Lee […]
