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The Nation Minute : 11.06.08

In today’s minute, I review the Gold Glove winners and Magglio Ordonez rumors, plus look ahead to some catcher talk. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsYxNJXHHpw[/youtube] Also,...

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Rumor: Rollins Is Available For Trade

Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News reports there are rumors the Phillies are listening to trade propositions for shortstop Jimmy...

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Rollins, Victorino Win Gold Gloves

Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino have won National League Gold Gloves. Rollins won his second Gold Glove. He committed just seven errors...

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With Ordonez, Risks Outweight Benefits

Now that Magglio Ordonez has been pulled out, let’s look at him a little further. He does make much more sense than...

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Give Hamels A Longterm Contract

Last offseason, Cole Hamels expressed disappointment that he wasn’t reaping larger benefits monteraily. He said: “I felt like it wasn’t necessarily equal...

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Trade Talk: Don't Expect Holliday Or Ordonez In Red

Today in the Daily News, David Murphy writes about options that could surface if Pat Burrell exits, stage left. Charlie Manuel says...

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The Nation Minute : 11.05.08

In today’s minute, we’re reviewing left field talk, releasing some Les Walrond news, and looking ahead to today’s talk. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkFjCgIp8MA[/youtube] Also, yes,...

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Phillies Fire Third-Base Coach Steve Smith

Charlie Manuel has opted not to bring back third-base coach Steve Smith, according to Ken Mandel of Phillies.com. Manuel will bring back...

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Blanton Trade Was Worth It

On July 18, the Phillies traded Adrian Cardenas, Josh Outman and Matt Spencer to Oakland for Joe Blanton. At the time, not...

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Offseason Rundown

Just to lay it out simply, here are the issues the Phils face this offseason: Outfield Pat Burrell could re-sign for two...

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Will Burrell Stay Or Go?

That is the question of the offseason already. Burrell devoted the first 11 years of his professional career to the Philadelphia Phillies,...

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Videos from Game 5

Below is a collection of videos from both days of Game 5 of the 2008 World Series including a survey of the...

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The Nation Minute : 11.04.08

Today’s Nation Minute briefs Ruben Amaro’s new position, re-singing rumors and Pat Burrell. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XeitqIMtc0[/youtube]