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9.7K84PostsPhillies Prospects Make Several “Top 50” Lists
With spring training around the corner, it’s time for prospect rankings to be released. Late last summer, Phillies Nation’s Ben Seal ranked the Phillies top 25...
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3.4K262009 Year in ReviewYear In Review: Brad Lidge
per⋅fect (adj.) / [pur-fikt]: 1. excellent or complete beyond practical or theoretical improvement 2. entirely without any flaws, defects, or shortcomings 3....
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2.7K22AnalysisWagner Signs with ATL; Phils look at Putz
Billy Wagner came to terms on a one year, $7 million contract with the Atlanta Braves today, making this his third NL...
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Prospect Rankings No. 18: Julian Sampson
Julian Sampson, RHP Born: 1/21/1989 in Sammamish, Washington Height: 6’5” Weight: 210 Much of determining where a prospect could end up is...
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2.4KPostsThe Dip: A Prescription For Southpawitis
This is The Dip, a weekly column penned by our own commenter, The Dipsy. Agree or disagree with what he says? Tell...
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2.8K2009 RecapsBako’s Homer Lifts Lee in Home Debut
In front of 45,316 in his Citizens Bank Park debut, Cliff Lee pitched in front of the largest crowd since he pitched on...
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Learning from Ted Lilly
You might look at that headline and wonder what you could learn from a guy who was punished by a white-hot offense....
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2.7KAnalysisBlanton’s Keys To His Best Start Yet
Last night, Joe Blanton turned in his most impressive start in a Phillie uniform. For seven innings he worked the plate like...
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What’s Wrong With Brad Lidge?
The word “struggling” is an understatement for closer Brad Lidge. He has blown four saves in twelve opportunities, including two in a...
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2.6KAnalysisWith 1 Pitch, Happ Dominated Yankees
In six innings, JA Happ threw 75 pitches. Fifty of them were strikes. Against the Yankees. Of the 75 pitches, 11 were...
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2.1K2009 RecapsOffense, Bullpen Clutch In 4-3 Victory
With one out in the ninth and two runners on base, Brad Lidge uncorked a 3-2 slider. It was picture perfect —...
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2.4KMinor LeaguesMinor Leagues: Worley’s Wizardry Continues In Reading
Here’s a quick primer on right-handed pitcher Vance Worley: The third-round pick of the Phillies in last year’s draft, the 21-year-old Californian...
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2.0KAnalysisRecognizing His Stuff Early Gave Blanton Edge
Joe Blanton finally put it together Monday night, throwing a six-inning start worthy of his moniker “innings eater.” Almost all the pitches...
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4.0KMonikerNickname The Phillie: JA Happ
The Phillies have some fantastic nicknames. There’s The Bat (Pat Burrell), Hollywood (Cole Hamels), Lights Out (Brad Lidge), Chooch (Carlos Ruiz) and...
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