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Phillies Wall of Famer Jim Thome inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame

Thome delivers his acceptance speech in Cooperstown, New York   On Sunday afternoon, retired Philadelphia Phillies star first baseman Jim Thome finds himself officially enshrined among baseball’s immortals. Also inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame are five more superstars: Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones, Jack Morris, and Alan Trammell. Even though Thome played just four of his 22 big league seasons with the Phillies, … Continue reading Phillies Wall of Famer Jim Thome inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame

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Velasquez, Eflin take mound for key weekend outings in Cincinnati

Eflin needs to show he is back to June formThe host Cincinnati Reds dumped the Philadelphia Phillies by a 6-4 final score on Friday night at Great American Ball Park.With the win, the Reds have managed a split of the first two games of this four-game long weekend series with the Phillies.Despite the defeat, the Phillies remain … Continue reading Velasquez, Eflin take mound for key weekend outings in Cincinnati

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Phillies add veteran infielder Asdrubal Cabrera in trade with rival Mets

Cabrera likely to help Phillies at multiple positionsThe initial impression when evaluating the Philadelphia Phillies acquisition of Asdrubal Cabrera in trade from the New York Mets might be that he is a “rental” player.However, Cabrera’s versatility and experience could instead lead the team to bring him back beyond this season. It’s all going to depend on how … Continue reading Phillies add veteran infielder Asdrubal Cabrera in trade with rival Mets

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Roman Quinn should add a dynamic speed element to Phillies attack

The dynamic Quinn adds major speed to Phillies attackAfter struggling to score runs for most of the first three months of the season, the Phillies offense is finally heating up with the warmer summer weather.Through June 16 the Phillies had scored five or more runs just 26 times, a little more than 38%, over their … Continue reading Roman Quinn should add a dynamic speed element to Phillies attack

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Finally emerging as an everyday starter, Nick Williams catches fire with Phillies

Williams finally breaking out as an everyday playerFormer Phillies 2008 World Series hero Cole Hamels was traded last night for the second time in three years. The now 34-year-old lefty went from the Texas Rangers to the Chicago Cubs for a couple of lightly regarded prospects in what was more of a salary dump by Texas than anything … Continue reading Finally emerging as an everyday starter, Nick Williams catches fire with Phillies