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If you don't come in first, then you're last. Yesterday the Atlanta Braves added their second big name and second Upton of the offseason while the Phillies watched. That does not mean that they did not try. According to David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News, the Phillies contacted Arizona Diamondbacks General Manager Kevin Towers […]
Photo: Erik Seybold's glorious photoshop skills Delmon Young has a lot to work for in order to make all of his incentives. Not only must Young stay out of trouble off the field, but he must also watch what he eats. Looks like no cheesesteaks for Delmon. In a report by Philly.com's Matt Gelb, Delmon Young […]
Courtesy riceweevil.com Ruben Amaro has done it once again. In a market where Josh Hamilton gets $125 million and Cody Ross gets $24 million, he had to be patient and wait for the big catch. Finally on January 22 the Phillies landed their righthanded power bat. Well-done, Ruben. The hole created by Hunter Pence had […]
The New Jersey Devils took care of business early to win in their home opener against the orange and black. Marty Brodeur played well, posting his 120th career shutout. The Flyers have fallen to 0 and 3 for the third time in franchise history. The last time that the Flyers lost their first three […]
Utility player Joe Mather even pitched the Cubs out of a jam in August 2012. While the Delmon Young rumors are cooking up, Jeff Schuler of the Morning Call reports that pitcher Tom Cochran will be returning to the Phillies organization as will Brian Bass who pitched in Lehigh Valley during the 2011 season. Also […]
According to a report from CSN's Jim Salisbury, the Phillies are considering a deal with OF Delmon Young. The Phillies are still looking for a corner outfielder and Ruben Amaro Jr., who usually keeps team matters to himself, has not denied any rumors of the Phillies and Young. Amaro, who typically keeps matters of free-agency […]
(Photo: Todd Zolecki/2012) It's been nearly five whole months since we've heard any news about the Good Doctor. No heroic tales from the Amazon, nor any updates on his health. Today, however, there is some good news about the Phillies ace. According to CSN's Jim Salisbury, Roy Halladay will throw from a mound (weather permitting) […]
With Less than three minutes into the game Brayden Coburn was called on an interference penalty against none other than Sidney Crosby. With only seven seconds left in the penalty Tyler Kennedy scored with a delfection to give the Penguins a 1-0 lead. James Neal scored off of a clean faceoff win from Malkin. Penguins took […]
Photo: baseball-birthdays.net It's a sad day in the baseball world today. This morning, news broke that MLB Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver passed away yesterday at the age of 82. Weaver, who spent his whole career with the Baltimore Orioles, died of an apparent heart attack while on an Orioles' fantasy cruise in the Caribbean […]
Photo: Flyerdelphia/Nicole Giordano This Saturday’s showdown between the Flyers and the Penguins will be much more exciting than the average home game for many Philadelphians. Not only will there be meaningful hockey being played for the first time since the team’s 4-1 series defeat to the New Jersey Devils in the Conference Semifinals last spring, […]
