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All posts tagged "Backstop"
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3.8K2FeaturesCameron Rupp Ready for Next Level
Over the weekend, Cameron Rupp sat in the players’ lounge area of the Coca Cola Park clubhouse watching the Phillies on television....
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2.5K3BlueclawsAfter Dabbling in Retirement and Hurricane Relief, Catcher Dalles Having a Productive Season
Following four seasons in the minors with the Orioles organization, catcher Justin Dalles called it quits last autumn. Needing a break from...
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3.6KFightinsCatching Prospect Rupp on the Rise
In an organization stocked with catching talent, Cameron Rupp has, at times, been an afterthought. That isn’t the case any longer, as...
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6.2K17AnalysisPhillies’ Bench Too Weak to Keep Ender Inciarte
The Phillies finalized their 25-man roster over the weekend, opting to use Humberto Quintero as backup backstop over Steven LeRud and going...
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3.4K1FightinsProspect Nation 2013: #7 Catcher Tommy Joseph
Tommy Joseph, who was acquired from San Francisco in the Hunter Pence trade last July, quickly landed among the Phillies’ top positional...
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Analysis
Learn From a 23-Year Old? The Phillies Can
It was hard not to notice the kid with the mask on. He’s outstanding behind the plate, calling a very good game...
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2010 Game Recaps
Reds' Defensive Flubs Help Push Phils to 2-0 Lead
Whoever coined the phrase “You can’t script October” was dead on. None of the 46,511 could have imagined Game 2 playing out...
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2.6K352010 Game RecapsPhils Need 10 to Beat Reds After Lidge Implodes
It wasn’t how they drew it up, but with that lineup, no doubt they’ll take it. With a makeshift order due to...
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3.9K25PostsHappy Birthday Chooch!
A Happy Birthday goes out to Phillies backstop Carlos Ruiz, whose birthday is January 22, 1979. A birthday gift will soon be...
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4.7K382009 Year in Review
Year in Review: The Bench
Not much you can say about the Philadelphia Phillies backups during the 2009 season other than they just weren’t very good. For...
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2.4K32009 Year in ReviewYear In Review: Carlos Ruiz
His offensive statistics weren’t eye popping, but he played a crucial role. Carlos Ruiz had arguably the best season of his major...
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3.3K72AnalysisUpdate: Schneider Signs with the Phils, Team Eyes Smoltz
According to Mandy Housenick of the Morning Call, former Mets backstop Brian Schneider has signed a two-year deal with the Phillies. The...
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2.0K21PostsWorld Series Preview: Offense
You know the key players. You know the faces. You know these clubs sport two of the best lineups in all of...
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2.9K25Posts
NLCS Preview: Offense
It’s déjà vu all over again, with the Phillies and Dodgers getting together in the National League Championship series. Each team got...
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3.4KAnalysis
Analysis: Catchers Affecting Pitching Performances?
I’ve noticed a trend with starting pitchers and Lou Marson: A lot of confusion. It’s likely a rookie or young catcher will...
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