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I just couldn’t click the box to vote for Abreu…I know the numbers are there, but not once while watching him play did I feel he had to be one of the all time greats to wear a Phillies uniform. Sorry, this lack […]

Not a big Keith Law fan here. I kind of group him in the same category as Mel Kiper Jr. Both are extremely arrogant and come off as feeling that their opinion is the only one that counts and waves off anyone else who may have a different perspective. Law is purely sabermatrics and I [...]

I truly have mixed feelings about this signing. On the positive side… Young is extremely cheap and he is only 27 years old. He can certainly hit the ball and if anything, is a great option on the bench. I am worried about his fielding, but hopefully the coaches can help improve his skills. On [...]

I also heard that Boston is now making Ellsbury available since they signed Vic. I love this guy despite his injury issues. I don’t think it will be easy as a few prospects though as it might have to be another Cliff Lee discussion.

Nice to see RAJ exercising some patience during this free agent season. I have felt in previous seasons that he was very impulsive to buy early which may have caused higher spending. With the previous track record, I fully expected for him to have signed BJ. I also wanted Upton, but am also hesitant at [...]

This was sad news for my entire family. My wife wants to set fire to her Chooch jersey and somehow I had to explain to my kids what Chooch did. He has truly been a hero and role model to my kids and this was just difficult news for them to hear. It’s disappointing to [...]

I agree with the pitching staff showing their wear. I typically try not to second guess the coaching staff but I was certainly questioning using Aumont again. He has been terrific for the team and I am hopeful he can carry it through to next year and stay with the big club…but he is still [...]

Finally great games and I am asleep just as it gets exciting. Winning games is wonderful but how about doing it when we are back to 7PM EST. Just can’t make it after midnight and wake up early for the job. Today’s game is early so I hope they don’t revert to their old selves [...]

I am also extremely wary of both Lidge and Cordero. If the plan is to give the youngsters even more time maybe other cheaper options could be considered…Linebrink, Wheeler or Harden. Cheaper alternatives with veteran experience.

Ironic that this blog was written just one day before a favorite whipping boy, Ed Wade, is fired in Houston. I know this would never happen, but I wouldn’t mind seeing him return to Philly in some kind of player development role. He did help shape the current phillies team through the minor leagues…he just [...]

I feel like I should be excited about the prospect of Madson coming back…but I am just not there. I certainly felt he was extremely effective last year as the closer, but this was his first year in the role and I don’t feel overly confident that he can keep it going. I am also [...]

Does anyone really know the impact of a bench coach except those on the inside. How does one make such negative comments about him without truly understanding his influence. I would prefer Ryno coming up to the majors but I just don’t see any way he would be staying over having his own head coaching [...]

Funny how you question where you will watch the game. I have no idea myself! I could stay at home again with the widescreen, HD TV…but I yell much more at home and drive the neighbors crazy. I live in central NJ, so I can take a drive to a Phillies bar, like Chickie and [...]

Deep pockets or not..what GM would give J-Roll a five year commitment? I just don’t see this as prudent management of a team with money or not. J-Roll has spent increased time on the DL each year and his offense has become more and more inconsistent. Is he even a true lead off batter any [...]

Play to win! If anyone thinks there is an easy match-up in the first round they are just kidding themselves. I know we have played the DBacks and Brew Crew better, but the playoffs is a whole different atmosphere and I think any possible match up scares me differently for each team. All regular season [...]

Everyone is contributing on this team now. With J-Roll coming back soon, hopefully the offense will click even more. Hudson was always the type of pitcher that would give the Phils fits…but it was nice to see them handle him. Now hopefully Little Roy gets back on track himself today.

Nice to see some Nat feistiness! We haven’t seen some good verbal warfare since the Mutts tanked for the past few years. I kinda miss it to be honest. When Lidge came in yesterday, my wife said “game over”…I said no way, give him a chance as it appeared it was doing well in the [...]

Tough crowd on here for sure! Well one silver lining could be with a few more blown saves, Boras will have to lower his price during the off season.

The sky is falling, the sky is falling! Why panic until we get all of the news instead of speculating? Maybe it is what the headline says it is…precautionary. I am still more concerned about Poly at this time than this news. If it turns out bad…then I will let out a scream…but until then [...]

Here, here….I agree with you Renee….I am also tired of the Raul bashing. The guy obviously gives 100% everyday on the field and should get some credit. With all the bashing/whining some forum posters dole out…it is a wonder at times they are Phillies Phans. But now I must be hypocritical and do my own [...]