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Manuel, Maddon Announce All-Star Staffs

17 Jun 2009 12:01:24 PDT

Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon announced on Wednesday their on- field staffs for the 2009 All-Star Game, to be played at Busch Stadium in the St.

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Video: New York Mets' Carlos Beltran comments on loss to Philadelphia Phillies

15 Jun 2009 17:03:50 PDT

New York Mets Carlos Beltran talks about the 10th inning game winning home run to Ken Takahashi that the Mets gave up, having more pitchers on the disabled list, and if he has any added pressure to produce runs.

Original story at The Jersey Journal . Related stories include: A Roller Coaster Of A Season Toâ€ˆThis Point - Philadelphia Bulletin

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Phillies option Escalona; bring up Walker

14 Jun 2009 14:52:44 PDT

Sergio Escalona # 65 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a photo during Spring Training Photo day on February 20, 2009 at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater, Florida.

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Southeast Alaska athlete drafted by Philadelphia Phillies

11 Jun 2009 21:50:17 PDT

Sitka southpaw Matt Way was drafted in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Philadelphia Phillies.

Original story at Fairbanks Daily News-Miner .

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Mets draw three Phillies lefties

09 Jun 2009 03:25:45 PDT

Last June, after the Phillies recorded a three-game sweep in Atlanta, Charlie Manuel channeled his inner thoroughbred.

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A bit more on "Vote For Manny" - Subway Squawkers

27 May 2009 21:49:32 PDT

I want to see the best players selected, not the most popular. Ibanez is worthy and will have a spot on the team no matter what; his manager is managing the NL team. Not to worry, Phillies fans. Make the game an exhibition, like it used to be. ... Examiner.com - Los Angeles Dodgers

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Philadelphia Phillies news and blogs - July 05, 2009

05 Jul 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Philadelphia Phillies news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Phillies Park in 3rd victory of the season -- from JoongAng Ilbo English News
• Utley Leading NL Vote-Getter For All-Star Game -- from KIRO-TV Seattle
• Rollins homers in Phillies' 11-6 interleague win over Red Sox -- from Slam Sports
• N.J. baseball fans love Yankees twice as -- from New Jersey Online
• Phillies proving to be quite the comeback bunch -- from Newsday.com
• Promotion nixed for Clearwater team in Rays' territory -- from TBO Sports
• Eyre to the DL, Kendrick comes up -- from Beerleaguer
• Phillies Minor League INF Ozuna Suspended -- from ABC News
• Pedro Feliciano is New York Mets' secret weapon against Philadelphia Phillies' big bats -- from The Jersey Journal
• Jimmy Rollins back in leadoff spot for Philadelphia Phillies against New York Mets -- from Seattle's WB

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Around the Cage: Best one-two punch

27 May 2009 08:52:56 PDT

Meanwhile, Marlins first baseman Jorge Cantu sees a lot of the Phillies and apparently can't shake the nightmares he sees from Chase Utley and Ryan Howard. "They're both power hitters with sweet swings," Cantu says. "They are just really powerful guys, ...

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High & Inside: NL Notes

25 May 2009 00:14:26 PDT

High & Inside: NL Notes PA Lost in the Phillies' 10-2 win over Tampa Bay on a wet Sunday night in Citizens Bank Park was Hinske's shot off Joe Blanton in the top of the fifth. It was lost because Big Joe homered for the Phillies in the bottom of the inning, the first pitcher to ...

Original story at Philadelphia Inquirer .

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Kalas News & Back to Baseball

15 Apr 2009 03:50:00 PDT

Written by weshouldbegms@hotmail.com (GM-Carson)
Phillies.com is reporting "to properly honor Kalas throughout the remainder of the 2009 season, players, coaches and manager Charlie Manuel will wear "HK" patches on their uniforms. The black circular patch will be located on the front of the jersey near the heart." The Zo Zone has picture...

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Dec. 27 -- NO. 4: SWEEP!

27 Dec 2008 18:01:13 PST

Written by Scott Lauber(noreply@blogger.com)
BY SCOTT LAUBER So, by now, I think y'all know about my book about the 2008 season. Well, by Sept. 11, the Phils were four games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL wild-card race, and my co-author, Gary Matthews, was beginning to doubt that they'd make the playoffs.

Original story at The News Journal .

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Philadelphia Phillies Year in Review: 2008

27 Dec 2008 05:00:23 PST

by Patrick Gallen, Philadelphia Phillies Examiner As you grip the reality that Christmas is now over and the holidays are blowing through like an endless ... Major League Baseball's 2008 Story Of The Year: Phillies Win World ... The Chattanoogan Philadelphia Inquirer - SportingNews.com

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Opinion: Relive the Phils' 2008 Series clincher

26 Dec 2008 06:54:45 PST

Every day from now until Spring Training, MLB.com Live will air a classic game on Baseball's Best. The Phillies' Game 5 win over the Rays can be seen on ... Major League Baseball's 2008 Story Of The Year: Phillies Win World ... The Chattanoogan Phils ring up 2008 with finest campaign MLB.com

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Ibanez, Santana, and Fun With Small Sample Size

20 Dec 2008 12:26:47 PST

Written by dajafi
lt;p> In <a href="http://www.philly.com/dailynews/columnists/20081217_Bill_Conlin__Ibanez_may_fit_perfectly_for_Phillies_in_leftfi...

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Preview & Review - Vol. 7

24 Nov 2008 00:35:00 PST

Written by noreply@blogger.com (Corey)
Review: History will not look fondly at Kyle Kendrick's 2008 season. He ended the year down in the instructional league in Florida working on a change-up and trying to find his lost sinker He was out of the rotation and off of the playoff roster. Let us not forget however, in Kendrick's defens...

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Review & Preview - Vol. 5

17 Nov 2008 01:51:00 PST

Written by noreply@blogger.com (Corey)
Jermaine Dye - trade candidate - The Phils have not been shy recently about dealing with the White Sox (Jim Thome, Freddy Garcia) and I really think this is rumor that has some legs. If they Sox are wiling to let Dye, he fits what the Phils need. He's older and lacks Pat's lusty walk rate, but he is...

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Podcast: How The Deadspin Editorship Ruins Your Personal Life, But Saves Your Team [World Series]

03 Nov 2008 08:30:23 PST

Written by DAULERIO
It wasn't long after Brad Lidge struck out Eric Hinske with a dirtball slider on Wednesday night that the posts started popping up about the eerie connection between being Deadspin's lead editor and the World Series champion. Fans of the Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, l...

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2008 Team Reviews: Philadelphia Phillies

03 Nov 2008 08:00:06 PST

Written by Sky Kalkman
The Hardball Times | Justin's Stats | Fangraphs Poll Which player was most responsible for the regular season success of the Philadelphia Phillies? Chase Utley Cole Hamels Jimmy Rollins Jayson Werth Shane Victorino Brad Lidge Jamie Moyer Pat Burrell Brett Myers Ryan Howard

Original story at Beyond the Box Score .

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Small Ball vs. Big Ball: Angels vs. Phillies Preview

27 Oct 2008 07:25:07 PDT

Written by Mike(noreply@blogger.com)
While the Phillies have a lot of power at the plate (103 home runs to the Angels 61 homers) they aren't entirely without speed: Jimmy Rollins is 14-for-14 in steals and Shane Victorino is 14 of 17. The Phillies are a nice blend of speed and power as compared to the Angels reliance on speed and cl...

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Opinion: NLCS Game Four Live Blog: Phillies Vs. Dodgers

13 Oct 2008 17:15:02 PDT

Written by Matt Sussman
8:57 — Jimmy Rollins is trying reallyreally hard not to pull the ball, reports sorta-on-the-field-but-not Ken Rosenthal. Rollins responds by not pulling the ball at all, but instead watching strike three go by him. 8:25 — Jimmy had trouble getting hits. Jimmy likes getting on base. Jimmy is...

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Old People Fighting, Old People Pitching, And Alyssa Milano Feels Your Pain [Nlcs Blogdome]

13 Oct 2008 07:30:12 PDT

Written by Rick Chandler
What they're saying on the Intertubes about the Dodgers' 7-2 win over the Phillies in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. Pictured: Third-inning benches-clearing scuffle, as Dodgers' first-base coach Mariano Duncan utters pleasantries to Phillies' first-base coach...

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Opinion: NLCS Game 1: Dodgers vs. Phillies

09 Oct 2008 17:10:00 PDT

Written by Matt Sussman
10:49 — Utley and Howard? Hell, they've already done their part. They'll just make outs instead. Top 8th 2 3 Top 7th 2 3 Top 6th Bottom 5th 2 0 Top 5th Bottom 4th 2 0 Top 4th Bottom 3rd 1 0 Top 3rd Bottom 2nd 1 0 8:59 — Lowe walks Pedro Feliz. BUT I THOUGHT YOU CAN'T DO THAT! Derek Lowe: what a maroon.

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NLCS Preview: Phillies Vs. Dodgers

06 Oct 2008 10:00:47 PDT

Written by Will Leitch
Game 1: Thursday, October 9, 8 p.m. Los Angeles (Lowe) at Philadelphia (Hamels). Game 3: Sunday, October 12, 8 p.m. Philadelphia (Moyer) at Los Angeles (Kuroda). Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, October 15, TBA. Philadelphia at Los Angeles.

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NLDS Preview: Phillies Vs. Brewers

29 Sep 2008 11:00:03 PDT

Written by Will Leitch
Game 1: Wednesday, October 1, 3 p.m. Milwaukee (???) at Philadelphia (Hamels). Game 3: Saturday, October 4, 6:30 p.m. Philadelphia (???) at Milwaukee (???). Game 4 (if necessary): Sunday, October 5, Time TBD. Philadelphia at Milwaukee.

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Podcast: Phillies win 4th in row

31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

CHICAGO The Philadelphia Phillies made a deal, got another win and were left wondering why they cant seem to stay healthy.

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Heart-of-the-order rankings: Yanks lead way

21 Mar 2006 21:21:00 PST

- This year, the Mets upped the ante by bringing Carlos Delgado in to anchor the lineup. ... 9. Philadelphia Phillies: Chase Utley, Bobby Abreu, Pat Burrell. ...

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