Just a dozen days ago, I was writing speculatively about what appeared to be the growing possibility that the Phillies 2014 season might be more than many had thought.Those 12 days seem like a month or more now, and what appeared to be a possible turnaround has evaporated into the disappointing campaign that those most … Continue reading For Phils, it has gotten late early
Could Phillies Be Buyers?
So, are there any of my fellow fans of the Philadelphia Phillies out there who might still be reluctant to throw in the towel on the team's 2014 chances? Let's try on a pair of rose-colored, or would that be red-pinstriped, glasses and see what we might see.Following last night's 2nd consecutive road victory over … Continue reading Could Phillies Be Buyers?
Remembering Doc’s no-no on anniversary of perfection
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'GvEdGGDaSOVuIKb1UpRLKw',sig:'v3hg7saH0vm9H_qGIxjSyB5r8rabs_bEXYKMrIOg6r4=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'104946695',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsHalladay and Ruiz embrace after final out of playoff no-hitterFor Phillies fans, it was not that long ago that our team was at the top of the National League, with the best starting rotation in baseball leading the way.Three years ago on this date the Fightins were in … Continue reading Remembering Doc’s no-no on anniversary of perfection
MLB 2013 Predictions
Miggy and Prince should lead Detroit back to the Fall Classic in 2013 As much as it pains me to say it, the best team in the National League East Division is no longer my beloved Philadelphia Phillies. In fact, the Fightin' Phils no longer have the best starting pitching rotation either. Just two … Continue reading MLB 2013 Predictions
MLB 2012: Philadelphia Phillies
Will 2012 be the final season that the Hawaiian is flyin' in a Phillies uniform?I've quoted Simon & Garfunkel before when this type of topic comes up, and it is appearing more and more appropriate these days with my beloved Fightin' Phils: "The ending always comes to pass: endings always come too fast. They come … Continue reading MLB 2012: Philadelphia Phillies
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