• December 23, 2024

Madson Comes In To Get Three Key Outs

According to MLB.com, Ryan Madson laughed at his fellow Phillies hurler Brett Myers when he told him manager Charlie Manuel wanted him to go into the game in the seventh inning. (more…)

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Lidge Scared Us But Phils Find A Way To Win

The Phillies like living danger-ously.  I know everyone was up late last night when Brad Lidge was given the ball to start the bottom of the ninth with a one-run lead. (more…)

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Pedro Martinez Needs To Start Off Hot Tonight

I hope Pedro Martinez doesn't take four or five batters to get into a rhythm when he takes the mound tonight in frigid Denver for the Phils game three battle with the Rockies. (more…)

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What Was Charlie Doing Today With The Relief Pitching?

What was the point in using Joe Blanton and J.A. Happ in relief today?   What was the thinking that went into that?  I just don't understand. (more…)

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Old Charlie Manuel Was Right, One More Time Again

There were some who questioned Charlie Manuel's decision to go with Cliff Lee instead of last year's World Series MVP Cole Hamels in the first game of the divisional series and I was one of

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Led By Lee, Phillies Start Out With Strong Performance

What a difference two seasons makes.  In 2007, the Phillies were pumped up and ready to go after making the playoffs for the first time in 14 years but were quickly swept 3-0 by the

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Cliff Lee to start Game One

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has announced that Cliff Lee will get the start in Game 1 against the Colorado Rockies tomorrow.  (more…)

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First It Was Hamels, Now It Is…….?

The Phillies website had Cole Hamels' name typed in as the starter for the Phils opening game on Wednesday against the Rockies. (more…)

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Manuel Picking Lidge Would Be Financial Stimulus Package

If Charlie Manuel does decide to go with Brad Lidge during this year's playoffs, I don't think it will be a good things for the Phills, but I think it will serve as a finanical

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What Did Charlie Mean By The Gesture To Lidge?

I had to comment on Charlie Manuel throwing Brad Lidge into the clinching win over the Astros with a big lead and two outs.  If he did that to say thanks for last year, I

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