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The Good Phight (Free subscription) | yesterday
More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Browse more photos » From perfection to perdition. From the best to the all-time worst. From a season of unending highs to a season of incessant lows. And yet that doesn't even begin to describe how bad this past season was for Brad Lidge . The Phillies ' vaunted closer, who was literally (not figuratively) perfect in 2008, literally ( not figuratively...
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Talking Chop (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Only four free agents rank higher than Mike Gonzalez. Browse more photos » The deadline for teams to offer their own free agents arbitration is tomorrow and some have wondered if the Braves wouldn't be better off not offering arbitration to both of their Type A relievers, Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano . The argument has been that if both players...
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AZ Snakepit (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Whenever the Rule 5 Draft comes up, Arizona fans instantly are reminded that this guy could be their everyday second baseman (eliminating all of this nonsensical discussion of open competition). This year's potential next-Dan Uggla? Cole Gillespie. Browse more photos » As the AFL wraps up Saturday and we head into the Winter Meetings and Rule 5 Draft,...
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Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Browse more photos » Jonathan Abrams of the New York Times just published this explication of the pick-and-roll, which is gaining traction in the NBA; nearly one-in-five offensive plays in the entire league were pick-and-rolls last season, according to Synergy Sports Technology, which Abrams cites in his article. Orlando Magic fans know why this...
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Talking Chop (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP The typical Gonzo pose. Browse more photos » If Rafael Soriano was the Atlanta Braves closer that came out of the gate strong and finished poorly, then Mike Gonzalez is the opposite -- the closer who started out poorly and finished strong. Gonzalez was in the co-closer role out of spring training, but he was clearly favored by Bobby Cox to get the...
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Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
shareemailprintreprintfont sizeoptions TOM MIHALEK / For The Inquirer Gloucester Catholic's Chelsea Duffy (left) gets off a shot past Villa Walsh defender Brigit LaRose and goalie Kathryn Henwood (right) in the first half for the first of her two goals in the game. READER FEEDBACK RELATED STORIES Posted on Fri, Nov. 20, 2009 Duffy lifts Gloucester Catholic, 2-0It was deja vu for the senior,...
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Fake Teams (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP 3 months ago: Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley swing thru on his two-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, July 26, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek) Browse more photos » I'm sticking with my love of players at shallow positions and since Ray robbed me of my guy, I'm picking...
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The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP I want some Graham Slam! (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek, File) Browse more photos » It's a joke of an award, and I pretty much hate it, but here we go anyway. Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino were named National League Gold Glove Award winners today. It's Rollins' third straight, and Victorino's second. The rest of the National League winners: Pos...
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DRaysBay (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
by Tom Mihalek - AP View full size photo » --The Mets held internal dicussions [sic] about acquiring former Met-killer Pat Burrell from Tampa Bay, which would love to unload Burrell. But they're not inclined to make such a deal, because of Burrell's weak defensive skills. Newsday If Omar Minaya is reading this, and boy do I hope he is, that assertion could not be further from the truth....
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Lone Star Ball (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP 2 months ago: Florida Marlins right fielder Jeremy Hermida snags the ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek) Browse more photos » Boston has acquired COF Jeremy Hermida from the Florida Marlins in exchange for LHPs Hunter Jones and Jose...
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Beyond the Boxscore (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Browse more photos » The Red Sox have acquired outfielder and former first-round pick (11th overall) Jeremy Hermida from the Florida Marlins . In return, the Marlins will receive two minor league southpaws: Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez. Hermida has frustrated Marlins fans during his four full seasons in South Florida. Take a look at his WAR totals...
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Fake Teams (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Will Lidge be closing in Philly in 2010? Browse more photos » After watching Brad Lidge blow game 4 of the World Series last night, a game where he came in with the score tied, many Phillies fans have to be thinking why GM Ruben Amaro did not trade for another closer back in July and August. I wrote about this several times during the season, but...
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New York Times (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
David Clarkson scored the lone shootout goal in the fourth round Saturday and the extended their season-opening road winning streak to seven games with a 2-1 victory against the . Tom Mihalek/Associated PressJames Van Riemsdyk after scoring for the Flyers, who sent the Hurricanes to their eighth loss in a row. If it happens on ice and it involves hitting and scoring, The Times Slap Shot blog...
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ESPN (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
Flyers spread the scoring wealth as Hurricanes continue to strugglePhiladelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery, left, and defenseman Kimmo Timonen, right, defend the goal against Carolina...(AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)Wachovia CenterPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania19,076 (97.8% full) 2532373091172361662117CARPHI8:04Scott Hartnell (Power Play) Assists: Chris Pronger, Matt Carle12:30David Laliberte Assists: Ryan...
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MSNBC.com: NHL (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
Flyers hand Hurricanes 8th straight lossBoston wins 6-1 to drop Carolina to worst start since 1997Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen is chased by Carolina Hurricanes center Rod Brind'Amour in the first period Saturday. Tom Mihalek / APVideo: NHL from NBC SportsOct. 9: Former NHL star Theo Fleury reveals that he was sexually abused by his former junior coach Graham James. More on the...
