We all know that good pitching stops good hitting most of the time, and that games start to get tighter and more tense as pennant races begin to heat up in mid-August and on into September. But three teams battling in a pennant race (well, at least two really are) all playing a 1-0 game … Continue reading Hamels frustrating season continues
Look out Braves, Phillies gettin’ healthy
The Phillies activated Shane 'the Flyin Hawaiian' Victorino today from the 15-day DL, optioning lefty reliever Antonio Bastardo back to AAA Lehigh Valley. It's a good news-bad news deal for the Phils, who really could use that 2nd lefty out of the pen to complement J.C. Romero. Bastardo has done well in his opportunities, has … Continue reading Look out Braves, Phillies gettin’ healthy
Happy Halladay
Just six weeks have passed since the New York Yankees extended their baseball dynasty with a 27th World Series championship by dethroning our own Phillies in six games.With the change from fall to winter have also come changes to the Fightin' Phils roster.In the last few weeks, and as the Christmas holiday fast approaches, general … Continue reading Happy Halladay
Thank you, Philadelphia Phillies !
Pat Burrell leads the Phillies victory parade down Broad Street towards Citizens Bank Park on Halloween This blog of mine has taken a break from talking about politics, religion, and culture for over a week now while my beloved Philadelphia Phillies were playing in and winning the World Series. Now, the victory parade is … Continue reading Thank you, Philadelphia Phillies !
Joe Blanton Night at the 2008 World Series
When most big-league clubs send their number four starting pitcher to the mound, about the best they hope for is that the hurler keeps them in the game and gives the offense a chance to win. Seldom do they expect a gem, and even more seldom do they either expect or receive any kind … Continue reading Joe Blanton Night at the 2008 World Series
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