Philadelphia Phillies
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Phillies closer Brad Lidge set to appear in game
MLB News on NBC &bull Today
Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge faced hitters Wednesday for the first time since offseason surgeries on his right elbow and right knee. Full Story »
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Open thread: Best infield ever, redux
River Avenue Blues &bull TodayIn case you missed it, this afternoon Mike wrote about the Yankees infield as perhaps the best of the modern era. It was in response to a Bill Conlin column that, quite frankly, isn't worth a second link. The article… Full Story »
Kevin Youkilis Boston Red Sox - ALCS Home Run - Autographed 16x20 Photograph
sponsored listing • Shopping.comKevin Youkilis is the starting first baseman for the 2007 World Series Champions, Boston Red Sox. Youkilis was the only major leaguer with a 1.000 fielding average in 2007. On June 25, 2007, Youkilis played in his 120th consecutive game at first base without an error, breaking the prior Red Sox record...Full Story »
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Do the Phillies' really have the best infield of the modern era?
River Avenue Blues &bull YesterdayWe get dozens of links through our tip box each day, but most of the time it's something we've already found or a piece of minor news. However, this morning a reader sent in a link to this Bill Conlin… Full Story »
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Don't forget Best...
www.facebook.com via @bestbuddiespa &bull YesterdayBest Buddies Pennsylvania Don't forget Best Buddies Day at the Phillies is May 4th at 7:05 pm vs. St. Louis Cardinals. Buy your discounted tickets at www.phillies.com/bbpa today. We have already sold over 200 tickets! Remember tickets must be purchased… Full Story »
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From Hero To Castoff, Lee Stars Over In Seattle
Baseball America &bull Yesterday
After being the hero of the Phillies' playoff run, Cliff Lee now finds himself starting over in Seattle. Full Story »
Kevin Youkilis Boston Red Sox - ALCS Home Run - Autographed 8x10 Photograph
sponsored listing • Shopping.comKevin Youkilis is the starting first baseman for the 2007 World Series Champions, Boston Red Sox. Youkilis was the only major leaguer with a 1.000 fielding average in 2007. On June 25, 2007, Youkilis played in his 120th consecutive game at first base without an error, breaking the prior Red Sox record...Full Story »
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Halladay throws 3 shutout innings (AP)
MLB News on Yahoo! Sports &bull Yesterday
The former All-Star closer, signed by the Braves in the offseason, retired all three batters he faced Tuesday night in Atlanta's 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies and said he felt comfortable for the first time this spring. Wagner vowed… Full Story »
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Halladay shuts down Braves
MLB News on AOL Sports &bull Yesterday
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -Roy Halladay pitched three shutout innings and struck out five in his second spring appearance as the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Atlanta Braves, 7-4, on Tuesday. Halladay was making his second start since being acquired from… Full Story »
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Wagner feeling a lot more comfortable
MLB News on MLB Official Site &bull Yesterday
Operating under the impression that he would miss the entire 2009 season while rehabbing from the Tommy John surgery he had undergone the previous September, Wagner enjoyed those peaceful days around the Little Leaguers and never thought there would actually… Full Story »
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Dobbs prepared to do more with less
MLB News on MLB Official Site &bull Yesterday
Indeed, he had. He had been a major weapon for manager Charlie Manuel in 2007 and '08, coming off the bench as one of the most dangerous pinch-hitters in baseball. That skill landed him a two-year, $2.5 million contract extension,… Full Story »
Hank Aaron Atlanta Braves 715th Home Run 16x20 Autographed Photo
sponsored listing • Shopping.comCatch the moment when Hank Aaron hit is 715th homerun. Hank Aaron is synonymous with home runs, but there was much more to Hammerin' Hank than his 755 homeruns he finished with. At one time, Aaron held all-time marks for most games and at-bats, is still the lifetime leader in total bases and RBI's. His...Full Story »
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Toronto's McGowan pitches in simulated game
MLB News on AOL Sports &bull Yesterday
Absolutely. I think that's the biggest one, the next two days, to see how I feel," McGowan said after throwing the equivalent of two innings at the Blue Jays' minor-league complex while the rest of the team had the day off. McGowan hasn't appeared… Full Story »
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Spring Training Game Thread: CC on TV
River Avenue Blues &bull Mar 9, 2010In his first outing of the spring, Yankee ace CC Sabathia allowed a pair of walks and a pair of hits in a pair of innings against the Phillies, which is about as uneventful as a Spring Training start can… Full Story »
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Jimenez embracing 'dark horse' label
MLB News on MLB Official Site &bull Mar 9, 2010
Take into account that the 25-year-old is a Rule 5 Draft pick, and Jimenez's status is pretty cut-and-dry. To remain in the Marlins organization, the left-handed-hitting third baseman has to make the Opening Day roster. A native of Sanutce, Puerto… Full Story »
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Vazquez rebounds with strong showing vs. Phillies
MLB News on NBC &bull Mar 8, 2010
We believe in this team'Outfielder Angel Pagan tells Harry Cicma that confidence is on the rise in Mets camp. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -Javier Vazquez settled down after allowing a first-pitch homer to Jimmy Rollins, striking out four of his last… Full Story »
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Cano clutch as Yankees down Phillies
MLB News on MLB Official Site &bull Mar 8, 2010
Phillies at the plate: Jimmy Rollins sparked the Phils, blasting the first pitch he saw from Javier Vazquez over the right-field wall at Steinbrenner Field. The Phillies tacked on two more runs in the fourth, on Ben Francisco's RBI double… Full Story »
Trend Sports Home Run 12' Batting Cage
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Utah recruit: Scholarship OK despite expulsion
Keith Law on MLB on ESPN &bull Mar 8, 2010
A high school quarterback in Southern California said he still has a full scholarship offer from Utah despite being expelled after an altercation with his baseball coach. Tyler Shreve, 18, of Redlands, Calif., wrestled Redlands East Valley baseball coach James… Full Story »
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Spring Training Game Thread: What do you mean, split squad?
River Avenue Blues &bull Mar 8, 2010Ah the joys of Spring Training. We've got our first split squad game of the preseason today, as half the team will be in Bradenton playing the Pirates this afternoon while the other half will be home in Tampa to… Full Story »
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Phils may begin season without Romero
MLB News on MLB Official Site &bull Mar 8, 2010
Left-hander J.C. Romero, who is recovering from offseason elbow surgery, said Monday morning at Bright House Field that he does not expect to be ready by Opening Day on April 5 in Washington. He said a more realistic target is… Full Story »
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Vazquez Makes Spring Debut vs. Phillies
Bats Blog on NY Times &bull Mar 8, 2010Javier Vazquez, making his spring debut, is scheduled to face a rather complete Phillies lineup in his first test. Full Story »
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Nothing Says High Art Like The Phillie Phanatic
MLB News on Bugs and Cranks &bull Mar 8, 2010
Looks like acquiring Roy Halladay isn't the only big off-season news for the Philadelphia Phillies. The "Phanatic Around Town" will feature twenty different statues, all painted by a different local artist. The fiberglass statues all stand six feet tall and… Full Story »
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Dodgers Don't Plan To Trade For Catcher
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Mar 7, 2010
The Dodgers do not plan to bring in a catcher after losing Russell Martin for four to six weeks with a pulled groin, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. Instead, they will rely on A.J.… Full Story »
