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A rubbermatch between Cole Hamels and R.A. Dickey sounds pretty good, doesn't it? Hamels and Dickey went head to head tonight in the first game of the season started by double-digit winners. Dickey has an excellent 2012 season so far up his sleeves with two one-hitters, and a miniscule ERA to match his 12-1 record. […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/ Lindsey Crew It has been reported by multiple sources that Roy Halladay is progressing very well, and should begin a rehab assignment during the All-Star break. He has been throwing off the mound, and will throw a bullpen session, reports Matt Gelb of the Inquirer. GM Ruben Amaro Jr. is looking to set […]
Happy July 4th!!! Did Cliff Lee win a game yet? Is he hurt? It is basically the story of the first half. We all know that Cliff Lee has not been the Lee we saw last season. Phillies have been 7-1 since 2004 on July 4th including two walk offs against the Mets. Cliff Lee […]
The Phillies are 10 games under .500 for the first time since June of 2002. Damn. There's not much to say besides the Phillies need a freaking miracle to head to the postseason, but if they keep playing this way they may just have to give up and become sellers. After being destroyed by the Mets […]
To: Philliedelphia Bloggers From: Blogmaster Bloggers, attached is the standard 2012 recap. Use it when appropriate. ~Blogmaster Frank Standard 2012 Recap [Insert photo of player grimace] The Phillies fell short tonight in National League baseball action against the [opponent]. Phillies starter [insert name] was less than sharp tonight, surrendering [insert large number] runs in just […]
The struggles continued tonight for Phillies starting pitching and the team in general. It's getting more and more frustrating to say the least, and it hasn't been a fun ride over the past week with the Phillies losing more and more games. I know I typically write out a game story, but this would have […]
The Phillies started this road trip off in a bad way by being swept in Miami. This week, they'll play a three-game set in New York against the Mets before headed home to host the Braves for a weekend series to close out the first half of the year. Today Vance Worley (4-4, 2.92 ERA) […]
On the first day of international free agency, the Phillies pulled a quick move by signing two young players out of the Dominican Republic. Jose Pujols and Deivi Grullon are both ranked among the top 20 international free agents. Even if you do not hear these names ever again, I just wanted to give you […]
Posted by Mike Frohwirth The internets have been rife with talk about the Phillies organization's recent decision to "give up on the 2012 season." Many "Phillies fans" seem rather eager to bury the team, and to proceed to dance on their metaphorical graves. But has the Phillies' organization really "given up?" Let's look at the Phillies' […]
Posted by Mike Frohwirth Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew If you agree with the statement made in the title, you are excused from reading the remainder of this post. This post really shouldn't even be necessary, just like posts themed "Wilson Valdez Is Not Good. At All.", or "Offering Kyle Kendrick Arbitration: Not What You Would Call "Smart" […]
