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7.4KCommentaryKeeping Baseball Zen When Things Fall Apart
Does anyone remember Baseball Zen? It was that beautiful state of careless bliss that came with rooting for a team with hard...
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4.6KMinor LeaguesThreshers Quotables: OF Jiandido Tromp talks recent success
Clearwater Threshers outfielder Jiandido Tromp has been a key contributor as he helps to lead his team’s offense in the chase of a Florida State League...
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5.9K3AnalysisAdjustments lead to confidence for Jake Thompson
In front of a season-low crowd of 16, 056, Jake Thompson had his best start since being promoted to the big leagues...
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8.1K1OpinionShould the Phillies consider making Vince Velasquez a closer?
Vince Velasquez is young, energetic on the mound, and has electric stuff. The right-hander tosses a fastball averaging 94 MPH and when...
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6.8K4FightinsReport: Catching prospect Alfaro promoted to Phils
On Thursday night, Yahoo Sports reporter Jeff Passan reported that catching prospect Jorge Afaro would be making his way to the big...
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11.6K3HistoryThank You, Carlos Ruiz, The Force Of An Era
On May 12, 2006, Carlos Ruiz caught just his fourth major league game. Mike Lieberthal had recently suffered a bone bruise and...
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13.2K2TradesCarlos Ruiz Traded to Dodgers
Phillies longtime catcher Carlos Ruiz was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers today. In return, the Phillies received backup catcher A.J. Ellis,...
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6.3K1AnalysisWith Joseph, All We Need Is Just A Little Patience
It didn’t seem likely to happen. But on May 13, Tommy Joseph made his major league debut. He persevered despite lingering in...
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5.7KAnalysisCould Prospects Be Ready For Sept. 1 Callups?
In a little over a week, teams will have the opportunity to expand rosters and include up to 40 players (the entire...
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8.4KMinor LeaguesPN Interview: Threshers SP Shane Watson
Righty starter Shane Watson is quietly having a good season. Following a successful first seven starts to his season, the 23-year-old, who...
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7.9K1FightinsPN Interview: Reading broadcaster Mike Ventola
Much like the Philadelphia 76ers, the Phillies have been trusting a ‘process’ over the past couple seasons. A process that requires time...
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11.7KHistoryChase Utley: Memorable Moment #1
We saved the best for last. Chase’s fake throw to first in the 2008 Fall Classic may be one of the best...
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11.1KHistoryChase Utley: Memorable Moment #2
Chase didn’t speak much, but when he did, we listened. After Harry Kalas introduced Utley to the mic to address the crowd...
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8.2K62016 Game RecapChase Utley Steals the Show
Tonight marked the first time Chase Utley stepped into Citizens Bank Park as a visiting player. It was like he never left....
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5.1K1HistoryChase Utley: Memorable Moment #3
Chase Utley was destined for the big time stage. As a young 24-year old on April 24, 2003, in his second career...
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