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Placido’s in the Hot Corner
Placido’s in the Hot Corner
thatballsouttahere.com — No doubt, his position has been the Achilles Heel of the team for a few years, not... to make Pedro Feliz feel like an asshole. (more) Placido’s in the Hot Corner
Brad Lidge to Remain Under Contract
bradlidge54.com — The Philies begin their free agency this week. The Philies will look to upgrade their bench with... a new third baseman, an improved middle bullpen, and overall improved lineup. There are a few holes left in the bullpen because of free agency but closer Brad Lidge still remains under contract. (more) Brad Lidge to Remain Under Contract

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Placido’s in the Hot Corner
Phillies interested in J.J. Putz
Former Met watch; Wagner & Putz...
Former Met watch; Wagner & Putz...
metsfever.blogspot.com — At one time I hoped the Mets would roll into the playoff's with the best bullpen combo... in the league, if the Mets entered the seventh inning with a lead the game had the potential to be over going from Wagner to Putz to K-Rod. Obvious things didn't work and two parts of the trio are moving ... (more) Former Met watch; Wagner & Putz...
Memories from 2009 - Winning one for Harry
Memories from 2009 - Winning one for Harry
macho-row.blogspot.com — It was a day that no Phillies fan will soon forget. Just hours before the Phillies were... set to play the role of visitor for the home opener of the Washington Nationals, the legendary voice of the team, Harry Kalas , passed away as he prepared for the afternoon game's broadcast. Who else would ... (more) Memories from 2009 - Winning one for Harry
Tony’s Top 10 2009 Fantasy Busts
Tony’s Top 10 2009 Fantasy Busts
bringingheat.com — Every season, there are always surprises in the MLB. The 2007 Rockies, 2009 Ben Zobrist, the 2008... Cubs getting swept out of the playoffs. All things nobody could have predicted to perfection. However, not all surprises are good and if you took any of these 10 guys on this list, chances are, you ... (more) Tony’s Top 10 2009 Fantasy Busts
Yankees Blast from the Past: Goose Gossage
Yankees Blast from the Past: Goose Gossage
zellspinstripeblog.com — 22 years ago today, before some of us were born, Rich ‘Goose’ Gossage signed a free agent... contract with the Yankees for 6 years/$2.75 million (Wow, wasn’t he a bargain!). As a reliever he was elected to play in 8 All Star games, a record that would stand until Mariano Rivera ... (more) Yankees Blast from the Past: Goose Gossage
Phillies 2009 Year in Review And a Sneak Peak at 2010
Phillies 2009 Year in Review And a Sneak Peak at 2010
baseballreflections.com — The Philadelphia Phillies accomplished quite a bit in 2009, despite falling just short of the coveted World... Series Championship repeat. In fact, just getting back to the Fall Classic showed quite a bit of determination, and, to make it more impressive, they did it with a team that was ... (more) Phillies 2009 Year in Review And a Sneak Peak at 2010
RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — With Major League Baseball and various publications handing out their end of the season awards, RSBS has... decided to follow suit. Sure, our prizes may not come with any financial reward and they may not trigger any clauses in the affected players' contracts. But, it is our civic duty. So, ... (more) RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
Phillies Shave Off The Beard
philliesnation.com — Today the Phillies removed Eric Bruntlett from their 40-man roster to make room for some minor leaguers... to be added to protect them from the Rule 5 draft. This essentially means that Eric Bruntlett will not return to the Phillies in 2010. Tyler ... (more) Phillies Shave Off The Beard
Brad Lidge Needs Your Horse's Placenta
Brad Lidge Needs Your Horse's Placenta
pabaseball.blogspot.com — Yeah, you read that correctly. All year long while Lidge was blowing saves many fans of the... Fightins were convinced that Lidge was hurt. It was repeatedly denied but as soon as the season finished, a season that saw Lidge give up three runs in a tie Game 4 of the World Series, he was on the ... (more) Brad Lidge Needs Your Horse's Placenta
Lidge has successful hip surgery
mlb.mlb.com — The Phillies said closer Brad Lidge had successful hip surgery on Wednesday to repair his flexor pronator... tendon and should be throwing within eight weeks. (more) Lidge has successful hip surgery
Take a bow, Ed Wade. Michael Bourn has been what you said he'd be.
blogs.chron.com — I love monkeys, and Texans have a lot to work on during the bye week | Main... November 11, 2009 Take a bow, Ed Wade. Michael Bourn has been what you said he'd be. The next time I judge a trade too soon, I want someone to stuff a large sock with ... (more) Take a bow, Ed Wade. Michael Bourn has been what you ...
Hamels, Lidge, and Third Base
Hamels, Lidge, and Third Base
macho-row.blogspot.com — A couple quick hits this morning to bring you up to speed on the Phillies. Cole Hamels... not going anywhere General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has addressed the rumors that Cole Hamels could be involved in trade talks with Toronto in exchange for Roy Halladay . Amaro vehemently turned the ... (more) Hamels, Lidge, and Third Base
Lidge has successful elbow surgery
mlb.mlb.com — By Todd Zolecki / MLB.com 11/11/09 9:56 PM EST PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies said closer Brad Lidge... had successful surgery on Wednesday to repair his flexor pronator tendon and should be throwing within eight weeks. Lidge also had a loose body removed ... (more) Lidge has successful elbow surgery
Good As Gold
Good As Gold
myteamrivals.typepad.com — If all that glitters is gold, Phillies Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino have enough bling to go... around. Both players were awarded the Rawlings Gold Glove Award in their respective positions yesterday. For the shortstop Rollins, it is his third Gold Glove in a row; for centerfielder ... (more) Good As Gold
Lidge of sighs
Lidge of sighs
hardballtimes.com — Because Lidge over troubled waters has been done to death. Click the title to read more. Read... more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times . (more) Lidge of sighs
More Surgeries On Tap For This Week
More Surgeries On Tap For This Week
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — As we found out last week, tis the season for surgeries. This week there are three more... surgeries set for some notable players. Let's take a look at who is going under the knife this week. (more) More Surgeries On Tap For This Week
Phillies Notes: Lidge, Happ, Feliz
mlbtraderumors.com — After falling short in their quest to repeat as world champions, Ruben Amaro Jr. & Co. are... charged with the task of putting the organization in position to take the crown in 2010. Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and the Insider Staff reviewed ... (more) Phillies Notes: Lidge, Happ, Feliz
Olney On What's Facing The Yankees And Phillies
mlbtraderumors.com — We haven't had a World Series rematch since the Yankees and Dodgers squared off in 1977 and... then again in 1978, but that doesn't stop ESPN's Buster Olney from looking at what stands in the way of another Yanks-Phils Fall Classic in 2010. Let's ... (more) Olney On What's Facing The Yankees And Phillies
The Walking Wounded
The Walking Wounded
myteamrivals.typepad.com — Is there a doctor in the house?   Apparently, there are a few very busy doctors in... the Phillies clubhouse since the season ended.   It had already been disclosed that Scott Eyre was pitching the latter half of the season with bone chips in his elbow , so the fact that he will have ... (more) The Walking Wounded
Phillies Under the Knife
Phillies Under the Knife
baseballmusings.com — Raul Ibanez, Scott Eyre one other Phillies player will undergo surgery : It turns out that Lidge... was injured this year, but it’s not his knee. On Wednesday, Lidge will have surgery to repair loose bodies in his elbow. In addition, he will need to have his flexor/pronator tendon examined. If ... (more) Phillies Under the Knife
Lidge, Eyre, Ibanez To Have Surgery
philliesnation.com — Brad Lidge, Scott Eyre and Raul Ibanez will each have surgery next week. It turns out that... Lidge was injured this year, but it’s not his knee. On Wednesday, Lidge will have surgery to repair loose bodies in his elbow. In addition, he will ... (more) Lidge, Eyre, Ibanez To Have Surgery
Offseason Business
Offseason Business
pabaseball.blogspot.com — Under Contract: 1. Cliff Lee- $9M 2. Greg Dobbs- $1.35M 3. Ryan Howard- $19M 4. Jimmy Rollins-... $7.5M 5. Chase Utley- $15M 6. Raul Ibanez- $11.5M 7. Jayson Werth- $7M 8. Cole Hamels- $6.65M 9. JC Romero- $4M 10. Brad Lidge- $11.5M 11. Jamie Moyer- $8M 12. Ryan Madson- $4.5M Total= $105M for only ... (more) Offseason Business
Lidge, Ibanez and Eyre to have surgeries | phillies.com: News
Lidge, Ibanez and Eyre to have surgeries | phillies.com: News
myteamrivals.typepad.com — PHILADELPHIA -- It turns out Phillies closer Brad Lidge was more injured in 2009 than he let... on. He will have surgery Wednesday to remove a loose body from his right elbow. He also will have his right flexor/pronator tendon evaluated. If the tendon needs to be repaired, Lidge is unlikely to ... (more) Lidge, Ibanez and Eyre to have surgeries | phillies.com: ...
Lidge, Ibanez, Eyre to Have Surgery Next Week
Lidge, Ibanez, Eyre to Have Surgery Next Week
zozone.mlblogs.com — It turns out Phillies closer Brad Lidge was more injured in 2009 than he let on. He... will have surgery Wednesday to remove a loose body from his right elbow. He also will have his right flexor/pronator tendon evaluated.... (more) Lidge, Ibanez, Eyre to Have Surgery Next Week
Brad Lidge likely needs elbow surgery
Brad Lidge likely needs elbow surgery
novafantasysports.com — Update : According to the Philadelphia Daily News , Brad Lidge likely will undergo elbow surgery to... remove loose bodies. Fantasy Impact: This is not considered to be serious, but it will be for the best. The Phillies need to get him healthy and rested this off season. (more) Brad Lidge likely needs elbow surgery
Phils exploring alternatives to Feliz; Lidge's elbow examined
philly.com — The Phillies are actively exploring options at third base other than Pedro Feliz, general manager Ruben Amaro... Jr. said today. The team has until Monday to exercise a $5.5 million dollar contract option on Feliz for the 2010 season. More than anything ... (more) Phils exploring alternatives to Feliz; Lidge's elbow ...
Phillies pick up Cliff Lee's 2010 option
macho-row.blogspot.com — A full year against National League batters? Yes please! (AP Photo) This was expected but today the... Phillies made the inevitable move. Todd Zolecki reports ( via Twitter ) that the Phillies have picked up the option for 2010 on Cliff Lee 's existing contract. Lee had previously stated that ... (more) Phillies pick up Cliff Lee's 2010 option
Happy Memories of 2009 - Champs get their bling and a win
Happy Memories of 2009 - Champs get their bling and a win
macho-row.blogspot.com — We all have fond memories of the 2009 baseball season for our Phillies. Over the next few... days I will be sharing some of my fondest memories of the season. We all have our own moments that stand out and many of us will share the same fond memories. Feel free to share yours in the comments ... (more) Happy Memories of 2009 - Champs get their bling and a win
Congratulations, Yankee fans
subwaysquawkers.blogspot.com — As I posted on Squawker Lisa's Facebook page last night, I want to congratulate her and all... of our Yankee fan readers on championship #27. The better team won, and, as I also wrote on Facebook, at least Shane Victorino made the final out. My side hasn't won very much lately, but I did beat Lisa ... (more) Congratulations, Yankee fans
Myers Wonders Of Furure
Myers Wonders Of Furure
novafantasysports.com — Update: Brett Myers Is now left to wonder if he has worn the Phillie uniform for the... last time. As last night's World Series came to a close, Myers became a free agent. He told Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports,""Is it going to be upsetting if they don't need me? Yeah. It will be. But ... (more) Myers Wonders Of Furure
Top 12 consolations for Phillies Fans
Top 12 consolations for Phillies Fans
fivetooltool.blogspot.com — 12) Red Sox Fan will hear about this much more than you will 11) A-Rod got hit... a lot 10) It's not like your laundry hasn't won recently 9) New York Fan is still bent over that Giants game 8) With any luck, you won't have to watch Brad Lidge ever again 7) It was getting kind of hard to never ... (more) Top 12 consolations for Phillies Fans
THT Live Roundtable: WS Edition
THT Live Roundtable: WS Edition
hardballtimes.com — I was very tempted to write a different title for this post, but I didn't want to... scare away any readers. This edition is a strange one by our usual standards. Why is that? Because Carson Cistulli chimed in saying he'd like to take part. I mean that in the most positive way possible, Carson. ... (more) THT Live Roundtable: WS Edition
Johnny Damon had value
Johnny Damon had value
fenwaywest.com — As Red Sox Nation sits down on their collective couches hoping for an implosion in the Bronx,... we continue to look at Johnny Damon with wonder. Here is a 35 year old outfielder that has had a physical metamorphosis only equalled to classic rocker Jim Morrison. Finishing the regular season with ... (more) Johnny Damon had value
Damon's 'instinctual' double dash makes World Series history
Damon's 'instinctual' double dash makes World Series history
sports.yahoo.com — PHILADELPHIA — Had Derek Jeter (notes) been the culprit of the double theft, it would have gone... done in the history books as the all-time greatest display of "baseball smarts." But since it was a self-described Idiot doing the ... (more) Damon's 'instinctual' double dash makes World Series history
Who closes for Philly tonight?
Who closes for Philly tonight?
bases.nbcsports.com — Or, if they're tied or losing, who comes out of the pen late?  Lidge? Madson? Even when... his usage suggested that he was going with the hot hand (or, in this case, the less cold hand) Charlie Manuel has at least... (more) Who closes for Philly tonight?
Importance of Bullpen Roles on Display
Importance of Bullpen Roles on Display
nybaseballdigest.com — I always preach the important of players knowing their roles throughout the 25 man roster. Preparation is... so important and having the right mental approach will only allow for players to maximize their ability. I believe the bullpen is the most important area for this and starts with the ... (more) Importance of Bullpen Roles on Display
Phillies Force a Game 6 with Yankees
bradlidge54.com — Philadelphia Phillies second basemen Chase Utley's two home runs force a Game 6 in the 2009 World... Series against the New York Yankees. CurvSports.com provides exclusive content for the official site of Phillies closer Brad Lidge (www.bradlidge54.com), powered by NovaFantasySports.com (more) Phillies Force a Game 6 with Yankees