Writer: Kevin Durso
Sometimes, you have to wait for the plot to develop before kicking back to watch a great ending. The early innings were action-packed, but slow-moving. The middle innings could have put you to sleep honestly. And just when the Phillies looked like they were down and out, in a most familiar fashion, they managed to […]
Roy Halladay is 6-6 with a 3.80 ERA in his third season with the Phillies. (Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso) Roy Halladay left the field after the eighth inning in a 1-1 game on Friday night looking like he had plenty left in the tank. And if the ninth inning had started with the same score, he might […]
Before Chase Utley's heroics and Roy Halladay's dominant start, the Phillies held their annual Wall of Fame induction, adding longtime catcher Mike Lieberthal, who played for the Phillies from 1994 to 2006. Lieberthal entered the Wall of Fame as, statisically, the best catcher in Phillies' history with the most hits (1,128), home runs (149), and […]
The NHL Lockout in 2004-05 was the only time in history a professional sports league was forced to cancel an entire season. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman threatened that another lockout would occur if a new CBA between the owners and players was not reached by September 15. (Photo courtesy of PuckPress.com) The Flyers made a […]
Rick Nash joins a powerful group of forwards on the New York Rangers, who are likely not only favorites to win the Atlantic Division, but also represent the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Final. (Photo courtesy of MSG.com) In the middle of the seven-day period of waiting for Flyers fans after signing stud defenseman […]
Cliff Lee, who is 3-1 with a 1.93 ERA in five career starts against the St. Louis Cardinals, starts the middle game of the Phillies' three-game series against the Cardinals. (Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso) This disaster of a season actually didn't start in 2012. It started on October 7, 2011, when the Phillies were on the wrong […]
Michael Bourn, seen here playing with the Houston Astros in 2010, was traded to Houston by the Phillies in 2007 in a deal that brought Brad Lidge to Philadelphia. He is one of the top free agents available this offseason. (Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso) Yesterday was a 24-hour reminder of the Phillies' flaws and how they have […]
Chase Utley and the Phillies face Dan Uggla and the Braves in a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies have been swept in their last two series against the Braves. (Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso) There are two teams competing for the Postseason in the NL East. In years past, the Phillies have been contenders. This […]
Carlos Ruiz debuted with the Phillies in 2006. He made his first All-Star Game in 2012. (Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso) Carlos Ruiz used to be the lowest guy in the lineup, the guy who was unknown to the other 29 teams. Then came 2012, and with all of the injuries and struggles, Ruiz shined. He is unknown […]
Nate Schierholtz hit two home runs against the Phillies on July 22. He will join the Phillies roster today after being acquired in the Hunter Pence trade yesterday. If the Phillies were going to be sellers, then a lot of new faces were expected to come to Philadelphia. With five new faces coming in two […]
