Macho Row (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
There is a solid case for Manuel to win the NL Manager of the Year But I don't think it will happen. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel entered the season guiding the defending World Series champions but he had a lot of adversity within the team to overcome en route to a third consecutive NL East title and second straight trip to the World Series. His "ace" Cole Hamels was anything but all season,...
We Should Be GM's (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Yeah, you read that correctly. All year long while Lidge was blowing saves many fans of the Fightins were convinced that Lidge was hurt. It was repeatedly denied but as soon as the season finished, a season that saw Lidge give up three runs in a tie Game 4 of the World Series, he was on the operating room schedule for at least one procedure. Just think if Lidge could have been fixed in the middle of...
Macho Row (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
Add another infielder to the off-season wish list In 2010 the Phillies will have a vastly different looking bench. With Matt Stairs , Miguel Cairo , and Paul Bako already on the free agent market , today the Phillies said so long to infielder Eric Bruntlett . According to David Murphy of the Philadelphia News the Phillies released Bruntlett and he accepted the chance to become a free agent and is not...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
Four Phillies - Eric Bruntlett, Tyler Walker, Andy Tracy, and Paul Hoover - were removed from the 40-man roster and became free agents today, according to Andy Martino of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Bruntlett, 32 in March, hit .171/.224/.238 in 118 plate appearances, spending time all around the diamond. He came over in the November '07 Brad Lidge trade with the Astros. Walker, 34 in May, tossed 35.3...
The Crawfish Boxes (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
More photos » by Henny Ray Abrams - AP Not the guy you're expecting to see with a post about "most impressive batting performance." Browse more photos » This idea struck sometime in late August as I was watching, most likely, another Astros loss. I thought it would be a good idea so I randomly threw it onto Things for today. The idea is pretty simple, what were the top three greatest...
FishStripes (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
Casey Michel has this to say in the Rice Thresher about the Yankees winning the World Series. I didn't cry when the New York Yankees won the World Series last week. I didn't mope, or bite my tongue, or call home and complain until I turned blue. I didn't throw a trash can at a Baker 13 runner out of anger or spite. Don't get me wrong - I was angry. The veins in my head looked like a roadmap through...
Beerleaguer (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Brad Lidge, who had a dreadful season, underwent flexor tendon surgery and his recovery could set him behind schedule. Meanwhile, J.C. Romero could also miss the early going. Bottom line: bullpen is a major issue for the Phillies. While the third base debate continues, here’s the dire situation in back of the Phillies’ bullpen. Brad Lidge was the worst closer in baseball last season. He...
Phillies Nation (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
-Buster Olney writes in his column this morning that the Phillies are going hard after a “set-up man/closer safety net” after Brad Lidge’s offseason surgery on a torn flexor tendon. Who could he be talking about? J.J. Putz is an intriguing name on the market, as are Jose Valverde, Rafael Soriano, and Mike Gonzalez. They are [...]
Macho Row (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
A couple quick hits this morning to bring you up to speed on the Phillies. Cole Hamels not going anywhere General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has addressed the rumors that Cole Hamels could be involved in trade talks with Toronto in exchange for Roy Halladay . Amaro vehemently turned the speculation down and claimed that Hamels will be a Phillie in 2010 . "I have no thoughts about trading Cole Hamels,"...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
CHICAGO - Two years ago, the Phillies acquired Brad Lidge from the Houston Astros during the general managers' meetings. But that was an exception, rather than the norm. Although Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said he had discussions with several teams about trades since arriving at the O'Hare Hilton on Monday, he never expected to leave the Windy City with a revamped roster.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Closer Brad Lidge had surgery yesterday to repair his flexor pronator tendon, but the Phillies said in a statement that they are hopeful the righthander will be ready "close to Opening Day."
SportsJustice (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
The next time I judge a trade too soon, I want someone to stuff a large sock with Twinkies and smack me in my pretty face. First, the Michael Bourn-for-Brad Lidge trade made perfect sense. Bourn had all kinds of potential, and Lidge needed a change of scenery. Then the trade didn't look too good. Bourn had a tough first season with the Astros, and Lidge finished a perfect season by getting the last...
The Crawfish Boxes (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
More photos » by Paul Beaty - AP NL Gold Glove winner Michael Bourn snags a fly ball. MB ranked 4th in UZR for all NL OFs, and 5th in UZR/150...A legitimate winner of the Gold Glove. Refreshing. Browse more photos » From potential bench player, to actual ballplayer. Out of of TCB dog house, and onto our list of bright spots. Call it what you will, reason it however you wish, Michael Bourn...
Bless You Boys (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
More photos » by John Froschauer - AP Could the Philadelphia Phillies be pointing to Fernando Rodney this offseason? And might Rodney point back at them? Browse more photos » One of the biggest differences between the 2008 World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies and the 2009 runners-up was the performance of their bullpen, specifically closer Brad Lidge . In 2008, Lidge racked up 41...
PhillyGossip (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
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anitra9445u | 11/07/2009
PHILADELPHIA – Brian Cashman leaned against the wall just outside manager Joe Girardi's office as the best players money can buy milled about inside a quiet, but quietly confident, clubhouse. The longest-running gripe in baseball is the Yankees have so much cash that only they can afford to bury their mistakes, and since 1998, the still boyish-looking general manager has been the guy wielding the shovel....
sylvesterj8236 | 11/07/2009
PHILADELPHIA – Time out! Jorge Posada pops out of his crouch, stands up in the catcher's box and raises both arms above his head. Hang on, everybody. He's going to need a minute to chat with his pitcher. And then, here it comes ... BOO!! Restless fans, jeering loud enough to hear all over Philadelphia. "I don't care," Posada said. "It's just a big situation. Every time I got out there, it was big."...
klauduj460 | 11/06/2009
PHILADELPHIA – Brian Cashman leaned against the wall just outside manager Joe Girardi's office as the best players money can buy milled about inside a quiet, but quietly confident, clubhouse. The longest-running gripe in baseball is the Yankees have so much cash that only they can afford to bury their mistakes, and since 1998, the still boyish-looking general manager has been the guy wielding the shovel....
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