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
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 2014: National League Central
Yadier Molina (pictured) is the best all-around catcher in the game, and the leader of one of the best teams in all of baseball.The Saint Louis Cardinals have won four National League pennants in the past decade, and the NL Central crown 7 times in the last 13 seasons.And they will win yet another division … Continue reading MLB 2014: National League Central
MLB 2014: National League West
The N.L. version of the "Wild West" has been ceded to the Los Angeles Dodgers and their deep-pocketed ownership group that appears willing to spend what it takes to keep the team on top.But the Dodgers have enough problems when you put them under a microscope, and there is enough talent on a couple of … Continue reading MLB 2014: National League West
MLB 2012: National League
For the past five seasons, the Philadelphia Phillies have won the National League's Eastern Division crown. For the past four they have increased their regular season victory total every single year, culminating in a franchise-record 102 wins in 2011. They won the World Series in 2008. They lost the World Series to the Yankees in … Continue reading MLB 2012: National League
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