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Posts By Kirsten Swanson
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6.3KRaising QuestionsWhat if … the Mets didn’t choke in 2007?
As we simulate seasons and look back at the past this week, we figured this would be a good time to ask...
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3.9KAnalysisDiving In: Can Jeremy Hellickson build on success?
Going into last season, all eyes were on the young arms, namely Aaron Nola and newly acquired flamethrower Vince Velasquez. Even with Jeremy...
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5.8K1GrapefruitingGrapefruiting 2017: What else to do in Clearwater?
Every spring, thousands of Phillies fans trek from the frigid tri-state area to sunny Clearwater, Fla., to take in some rays and...
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5.4KAnalysisSaunders’ addition could mean more waiting for Quinn
The Phillies fished their wish when they signed free-agent outfielder Michael Saunders to a one-year, $9 million deal with a 2018 club...
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9.4K5Raising QuestionsChecking in on Chase Utley’s Hall of Fame chances
The Phillies have a long and treasured history spanning more than 130 years. Thousands of players have worn the uniform but no...
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4.7K3CommentaryMy New Year’s resolution: Let go of the past
This week we’re asking writers at Phillies Nation to give us their new year’s resolutions for 2017. Today, Kirsten Swanson. *** The...
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6.9KHistory1992 Week: Darren Daulton’s breakout year
Philadelphia is an impatient city. If the subway isn’t five minutes early, it’s late. A ten-minute traffic jam on the Schuylkill seems like...
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6.0K9Raising QuestionsWhat does the future hold for Aaron Altherr?
Going into the 2016 season, the general consensus around the team was that Aaron Altherr would be the starting right fielder. The...
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5.0KAnalysisLet’s get dirty: Dumpster diving for outfielders, catchers
Nearly every season, at least one player makes the 25-man roster out of spring training that leaves fans asking: “Who?” You know...
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4.8K1OpinionHerrera’s character necessary for the next great Phillies team
Every team has one. The player who approaches every at bat like it’s his last and is as excited to draw a...
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4.2K1OffseasonIf they pick … who’s available in the Rule 5 Draft?
Reportedly the Phillies won’t select anyone in this year’s Rule 5 Draft. But who knows … the Phils bullpen can still use...
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5.1K2CommentaryJohn Middleton: Face of the franchise?
Starting in December, we’ll have three new contributing writers at Phillies Nation. Here’s one of them, Kirsten Swanson, writing about why John...
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