Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
NEW YORK - Shane Victorino didn't get the nickname "Flyin' Hawaiian" for his magical ability to levitate. He's fast, and he's athletic, and that combination has sparked his transformation from Rule 5 castoff to everyday centerfielder.
Hot Foot (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
After the game, closer Billy Wagner spoke with the press. Wagner literally laughed off the possibility of Shane Victorino “running him over” on the grounder that Carlos Delgado fielded and then flipped to Billy who was covering first in the ninth inning. The two crossed paths but did not collide. Wagner seemed to be in [...]
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Let's dig through today's links. Erik Bedard's MRI came out clean, but it's still hard to see him in a big league game before August. Dan Haren used to follow every trade rumor on the Internet, but Justin Duchscherer doesn't monitor the hot stove buzz. Shane Victorino is aware of the rumors, but wants to stay in Philly. With Emilio Bonifacio gone, Scott Bordow thinks the D'Backs should try to sign...
Hot Foot (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports writes that the Phillies had been discussing a deal with the Rockies for both Matt Holliday and Brian Fuentes, but conversations “reached a standstill”. Rosenthal said the deal was believed to include Shane Victorino, pitching prospect Carlos Carrasco, catcher Lou Marson and others. The Phillies have rarely been a team that goes [...]
The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
Some bullets to keep us going through the remaining 54 hours or so until Phillies baseball resumes: Shane Victorino got off to a terrible start in 2008, hitting .234/.294/.277 through his first 12 games before heading to the disabled list in mid-April. Since coming back on April 29, he’s put up a .287/.360/.430 line in 304 plate appearances, with the best walk rate of his career and 21 steals in 26...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/14/2008
Drexel Hill resident Dan Gardner cashed in on a stellar performance by Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino on Saturday. A two-run shot by Victorino in the third inning earned Gardner $1,000 and the 12th winner in the Daily News Home Run Payoff contest this season.
Beerleaguer (Free subscription) | 07/12/2008
Game summary: The Phils were able to get just enough key hits, including Shane Victorino’s game-tying, two-run triple in the 8th, and Jayson Werth’s game-winning RBI single in the 12th, in last night’s 6-5 win over Arizona. Ryan Howard hit his Major League-leading 28th home run. The Phils used seven pitchers to seal the deal. The Phils and D-Back are at it again this afternoon at 3:55. Elsewhere, the...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/12/2008
As a sellout Fireworks Night crowd stood and let out a roar that could be heard in Port Richmond, Shane Victorino slid into third, popped up like percolated coffee, clapped his hands six times, and clenched his fists in the bottom of last night's riveting eighth inning at Citizens Bank Park.
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/12/2008
Jayson Werth hit a game-ending RBI single in the 12th inning and the Phillies beat the Diamondbacks 6-5 on Friday night in a matchup of NL division leaders in Philadelphia. Werth and Shane Victorino had three hits apiece for the Phillies, who have won three...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/12/2008
Jayson Werth hit a game-ending RBI single in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 Friday night in a matchup of NL division leaders. Werth and Shane Victorino had three hits apiece for the Phillies, who have won three...
The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
Two in a row? Series win? Dare to dream... Lineup St. Louis Cardinals @ Philadelphia Phillies 07/10/08 1:05 PM EDT St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Adam Kennedy - 2B Jimmy Rollins - SS Ryan Ludwick - RF Shane Victorino - CF Albert Pujols - 1B Chase Utley - 2B Troy Glaus - 3B Ryan Howard - 1B Rick Ankiel - CF Pat Burrell - LF Yadier Molina - C Geoff Jenkins - RF Chris Duncan - LF Pedro Feliz...
Cardinals Best News Links (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
The Mark Mulder comeback lasted 16 pitches. The left-hander, making his first start since last September before he had a second shoulder surgery, fanned shortstop Jimmy Rollins, the leadoff man in the first, and then walked center fielder Shane Victorino and second baseman Chase Utley on eight pitches. The Birdhouse
Baseball Toaster: The Griddle (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
Mark Mulder's long-awaited return to the majors for the Cardinals lasted 16 pitches and three batters in Philadelphia before he departed the game with shoulder pain. Mulder struck out Jimmy Rollins and then walked Shane Victorino and Chase Utley.
Amazin' Avenue (Free subscription) | 07/08/2008
Lineup New York Mets @ Philadelphia Phillies 07/07/08 7:05 PM EDT New York Mets Philadelphia Phillies Jose Reyes - SS Jimmy Rollins - SS Endy Chavez - RF Shane Victorino - CF David Wright - 3B Chase Utley - 2B Carlos Beltran - CF Ryan Howard - 1B Damion Easley - 2B Pat Burrell - LF Carlos Delgado - 1B Greg Dobbs - 3B Fernando Tatis - LF Jayson Werth - RF Brian Schneider - C Chris Coste - C Pedro Martinez...
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 07/06/2008
Aside from the fourth inning John Maine cruised through 5.2 innings of work, putting to rest any concerns that he had a tired arm. In the fourth Maine hit Shane Victorino and became way to concerned with the runner which resulted in him walking Utley and then a three run shot by Howard. Maine would settle back in until the sixth when he started grabbing at his left forearm. Maine would leave the game...
