Tag Archive: Utley

Apr
06

Phillies After Game One

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The article is courtesy of Anderson Good The Philadelphia Phillies’ first game on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates shed some light on the major pros and cons facing the team for the first month of the season. The Phils are currently missing perennial All-Stars 1B Ryan Howard, who is recovering from a torn Achilles and …

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Mar
26

Observations of Spring Training: Lefty Relievers, Utility Infielders, and Trade Rumors

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This article is courtesy of our friends at Alex Belth’s Bronx Banter Written by: Bruce Markusen Once Hideki Okajima failed his physical, most Yankee observers assumed that Joe Girardi would carry only one left-hander–the erratic Boone Logan–in the Opening Day bullpen. That situation may have changed now, thanks to the remarkable spring performances of two obscure …

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Mar
11

Injured Phillies: Utley and Brown Concerns

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The expectations for the Philadelphia Phillies were at epic level just a few weeks ago.  Even still, they are the clear runaway favorite to come out of the National League, but have a few setbacks that may make a bigger impact than people believe. Chase Utley: Chase Utley is currently dealing with a right knee …

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Feb
17

Contract Talk: Head-Scratchers

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The 2011 season is rapidly approaching and the contracts that have been dished out recently are surely a sign of the times. Of course, contracts are only going up, but what’s the limit? Albert Pujols is looking for 10 years and $300 million. The shocking part about that, is he may be the only one …

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Feb
15

Forget The Rotation: Phillies Lineup Dilemma

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All the talk this off season about the Philadelphia Phillies has revolved around the four aces. We all know that this could be a starting rotation of epic proportions, but that is hardly the most interesting aspect of the 2011 Phillies. The lineup will be the reason the Phillies live up to their massive expectations. …

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Feb
02

Projected 2011 World Series

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The World Series may be nine months away, but it is never too soon to think of the possible matchups. This article will statistically breakdown the favorites from each league, who are most likely to meet in the World Series. Those two teams, according to Sportsbook.com, are the Philadelphia Phillies and the Boston Red Sox. …

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