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Revisiting Our Offseason Plans
Last November, Pat Gallen, Corey Seidman, Ian Riccaboni and I separately presented our roster plans for the 2013 Phillies. None of us...
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Chooch and the Qualifying Offer
The Phillies have a multitude of roster-related problems to solve this offseason, as Ian Riccaboni pointed out, but the catching situation is...
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Them Cheatin’ Phillies
As you all know, Phillies left-handed reliever Antonio Bastardo accepted a 50-game suspension today for his involvement with Biogenesis, a sports nutrition...
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Howard’s Contract Isn’t Going Anywhere
A sunk cost generally refers to money that has already been committed that should not factor into the decision-making process moving forward....
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Pulling the Plug On Delmon Young
The Phillies’ signing of Delmon Young was met with mostly negative reviews. It wasn’t the money as much as the notion that the...
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Mayberry, Revere and the Starting CF Post
The Phillies trade of Shane Victorino last season left a gaping hole in centerfield heading into the 2013 campaign. With a bevy...
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Lackey’s Contractual Quirk and Phillies Deals
John Lackey wasn’t at his best Wednesday night but he has pitched effectively for the Red Sox this season. Lackey, signed to...
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Doc or Schill?
The Phillies will pay tribute to the past later this summer, with Brad Lidge retiring in red pinstripes a day before Curt...
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Frandsen Channeling and Surpassing Dobbs
The Phillies haven’t gotten off to the best of starts but the team hasn’t been devoid of bright spots. The Phillies’ bench...
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This Halladay Looks More Like Blanton
After three straight promising starts Roy Halladay turned in another clunker Tuesday night. In allowing eight runs on nine hits and two...
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Giving Kendrick His Due
One of the toughest aspects of both being a fan and providing accurate analysis is separating perception from reality. Fans tend to...
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Lannan’s Doing More Than Minimizing Risk
Back on December 19, I praised the Phillies signing of John Lannan from the standpoint that he minimized risk in the rotation...
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It Should Have Been Adams
The Phillies lost a pitchers’ duel on Monday in a very entertaining game that saw Cliff Lee and Bronson Arroyo throw very...
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4.0K22Halladay’s Future
Roy Halladay pitched relatively well on Sunday, scattering five hits and a single run over eight innings of work. He worked quickly,...
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5.7K15Lee Continues To Cement His Awesomeness
I’ll never forget Cliff Lee‘s first start with the Phillies. He was just acquired from the Indians amidst a flurry of rumors...
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