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What Are You Thankful For This Year, Philly Sports Fans?
What Are You Thankful For This Year, Philly Sports Fans?
the700level.com — I'm thankful for Chase Utley, Cliff Lee, and "Get me to the plate, boys!" I'm thankful for... having had the pleasure of listening to Harry Kalas be the soundtrack of my summers for the majority of my life. I'm thankful that the Eagles will be playing meaningful football after Thanksgiving this ... (more) What Are You Thankful For This Year, Philly Sports Fans?
Live Chat with Frankie Piliere 25/11/09
Live Chat with Frankie Piliere 25/11/09
novafantasysports.com — On Wednesday, 25 November 2009 Frankie Piliere, baseball analyst for MLB Fanhouse and former scout with the... Texas Rangers, conducted his weekly live chat. Here are the questions I got to ask him:   Thomas Kaunzner: Which team is the best fit for Roy Halladay and who is most ... (more) Live Chat with Frankie Piliere 25/11/09

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Roy Halladay Update
9 hours ago at Zell's Pinstripe Blog
Edwin Jackson is all the rage this offseason
Edwin Jackson is all the rage this offseason
mlbnotebook.com — The Detroit Tigers have made it known they're willing to listen to offers for pitcher Edwin Jackson... . Since that declaration, Jackson has become one of the most popular names on the Hot Stove market. It seems as if not a day has gone by during this young free agency period where Jackson's name ... (more) Edwin Jackson is all the rage this offseason
When Good Posts Go Bad: ERA+ and the CYA
When Good Posts Go Bad: ERA+ and the CYA
kingsofkauffman.com — The other night while writing about the signing of Brad Thompson I started thinking about Tim Lincecum... and Zack Greinke winning the Cy Young Awards in their respective leagues. More specifically I started wondering how many times the leaders in ERA+ from both the AL and NL won the CYAs. I sat ... (more) When Good Posts Go Bad: ERA+ and the CYA
Tooold ya'll
stankoniforous.blogspot.com — Stank-0 called the Cy Young for Mr. Greinke months ago. Greinke is playin some serious baseball right... now. He is 6-0 with an ERA under 1 (.40 to be exact). Last year's Cy Young winner, Cliff Lee, also jumped to a 6-0 start. Stank-0 believes in history. Greinke showed flashes at times. Young ... (more) Tooold ya'll
Baseball Prospect Report: Kyle Drabek
rotoprofessor.com — Kyle Drabek, the son of former NL Cy Young Award winner Doug Drabek, has seen his name... pop up in trade rumors quite a bit in recent months. With the Phillies angling to acquire Cliff Lee (which they did without parting with Drabek) and potentially Roy Halladay, it would make sense that teams... (more) Baseball Prospect Report: Kyle Drabek
Today, in Cleveland Sports…
Today, in Cleveland Sports…
lebrownstown.com — Today in 2007 and in 2008 a Cleveland Indians pitcher won the Cy Young award. In 2007... CC Sabathia was 19-7 with a 3.21 era and 209 strikeouts. He helped to lead the Indians to a 96-66 record and a spot in the ALCS. In 2008 Cliff Lee had an even better year winning 22 [...] (more) Today, in Cleveland Sports…
Feinsand and Heyman also get into the Yankees' other options to add top-level pitching.  Feinsand...
Feinsand and Heyman also get into the Yankees' other options to add top-level pitching. Feinsand...
pinstripealley.com — Feinsand and Heyman also get into the Yankees' other options to add top-level pitching. Feinsand says the... Yankees "already have their sights set on signing either Halladay or Cliff Lee if both become free agents after next season," but fear Lee might sign an extension with the Phillies. He ... (more) Feinsand and Heyman also get into the Yankees' other ...
Roy Halladay Rumors: Thursday
mlbtraderumors.com — The Blue Jays are not resigned to trading ace pitcher Roy Halladay , according to Mark Feinsand... of the New York Daily News . However, Feinsand believes Halladay "wants out of Toronto," and would require an extension as part of waiving his no-trade ... (more) Roy Halladay Rumors: Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies Free Agents in 2009
Philadelphia Phillies Free Agents in 2009
myteamrivals.typepad.com — Below are the Philadelphia Phillies from 2009 that have filed for free agency. Of the 15, only... Cliff Lee has been retained by the team so far. Scott Eyre, Chan Ho Park, and Pedro Martinez are the only other players on the list worthy of consideration for a major league contract from the ... (more) Philadelphia Phillies Free Agents in 2009
Cleveland Castoffs Staying Put With New Teams
Cleveland Castoffs Staying Put With New Teams
waitingfornextyear.com — Though the Cleveland Indians will be coming off of a season that saw 97 losses, those that... were traded away in said season will look to be a little more successful with their respective teams. Fortunately for both Cliff Lee and Victor Martinez, they will get at least one more crack at the post ... (more) Cleveland Castoffs Staying Put With New Teams
Photos of Ladies Playing Football in Lingerie
Photos of Ladies Playing Football in Lingerie
the700level.com — Strange day in the Philly sports world with pretty bad news coming out of the Eagles camp... and then the story of Scott Boras wanting $27 million a year for Cliff Lee on the open market. Thought we needed to change the flow up a bit. Philly.com has a photo gallery of the Philadelphia Passion's ... (more) Photos of Ladies Playing Football in Lingerie
Headlines You Don't Want to Read
Headlines You Don't Want to Read
the700level.com — " Scott Boras sets Cliff Lee's free-agent price at $27 million a year " from the Cleveland... Plain Dealer. Sure it's a bit premature to calculate what Lee will be worth next off-season but if Scott Boras is good at anything it's inflating his players worth to the media. On the plus side, Jayson ... (more) Headlines You Don't Want to Read
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
What they need: Phillies
What they need: Phillies
umpbump.com — Obviously, the Phillies are no fluke. And it’s temping to suggest that they should stand pat this... offseason. After all, all the team’s best players are under contract for next season, and the rotation figures to be strong, with Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, Joe Blanton, J.A. Happ and ... (more) What they need: Phillies
Phillies pick $9M option on playoff stud Lee
msn.foxsports.com — The Philadelphia Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010. The team announced the... expected move on Friday, two days after losing the World Series to the New York Yankees. Lee's contract expires after next season, though general ... (more) Phillies pick $9M option on playoff stud Lee
Phillies pick up Lee’s $9 million option
Phillies pick up Lee’s $9 million option
scoresreport.com — Photo from fOTOGLIF It was a pleasure to watch Cliff Lee during the playoffs. The Phillies left-hander... flaunted a studly 1.56 ERA in five starts, finishing 4-0. When the Phillies aquired Lee in late July for four minor leaguers, the former Indian and went 7-4 with a 3.39 ERA. Given his ... (more) Phillies pick up Lee’s $9 million option
2010 impact rookies: Carlos Carrasco
2010 impact rookies: Carlos Carrasco
hardballtimes.com — I will continue to look at potential impact rookies for 2010 today with Indians right-handed pitcher Carlos... Carrasco . Carrasco came over to Cleveland from Philadelphia as part of the Cliff Lee trade this past season. The 22-year old Venezuelan native entered the 2009 season as one of the top ... (more) 2010 impact rookies: Carlos Carrasco
Eleven Option Decisions Made Today
mlbtraderumors.com — Today was a busy day for options, as eleven decisions were reached. Here's a summary: The White... Sox declined Jermaine Dye 's $12MM option, paying a $950K buyout. The Phillies exercised their $9MM option on Cliff Lee . The Diamondbacks ... (more) Eleven Option Decisions Made Today
Lee In, Myers Out, Feliz in Limbo
myteamrivals.typepad.com — The Hot Stove officially warmed up today for the Philadelphia Phillies as they look to improve their... pennant  winning team in 2010. General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr got the ball rolling today picking up the option of left handed pitcher Cliff Lee, informing right handed pitcher Brett Myers ... (more) Lee In, Myers Out, Feliz in Limbo
Phils Picks Up Lee's Option for 2010
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — According to SI.com , the Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for the 2010... season. This was a no-brainer for the Phillies, who are getting one of the leagues best pitchers at roughly half the price of what he's worth. (more) Phils Picks Up Lee's Option for 2010
Phillies pick up Lee's $9 million option for 2010
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010.... (more) Phillies pick up Lee's $9 million option for 2010
Phillies Exercise Option On Cliff Lee
mlbtraderumors.com — The Phillies exercised their $9MM option on lefty Cliff Lee , according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki (... via Twitter ). The move was a no-brainer for the Phils, as Lee posted a 3.22 ERA in 231.6 innings this year and won the Cy Young award in '08.  ... (more) Phillies Exercise Option On Cliff Lee
Phillies Keep One, Dump One
mysportsrumors.com — The Philadelphia Phillies are wasting no time making personnel moves. Not even two full days since they... lost to the New York Yankees in the World Series, they’ve picked up one players option and informed another he’ll be let go. The two players? Cliff Lee and Brett Myers. General ... (more) Phillies Keep One, Dump One
Brett Myers is no longer a Phillie
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com — We are only two days removed from the end of the World Series and the Phillies have... already begun making moves for 2010. The first move the Phillies did was obvious as they picked up their option on Cliff Lee for next season. Their second move is a little more interesting as it means the loss of... (more) Brett Myers is no longer a Phillie
Phillies pick up option to keep Lee
mlb.mlb.com — The Phillies announced their first big move of the offseason on Friday when they picked up left-hander... Cliff Lee's $8 million club option. It was no surprise. (more) Phillies pick up option to keep Lee
Phillies pick up $9 million option on Cliff Lee
novafantasysports.com — Update : In his press conference Friday afternoon, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro announced that the organization has... picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010. Fantasy Impact: This was a no-brainer for the Phillies. Lee is a bargain at $9 million. Expect the Phillies to try to lock up Lee ... (more) Phillies pick up $9 million option on Cliff Lee
Hot Stove Update! Gomez, Dye, Lee, and More!
nleastchatter.com — Here’s an early Friday afternoon Hot Stove update for everyone… The Phillies exercised their $9 mil option... on Cliff Lee. The Diamondbacks exercized their $8.5 mil option on Brandon Webb. The Brewers traded JJ Hardy to the Twins for former Met Carlos Gomez. The White Sox ... (more) Hot Stove Update! Gomez, Dye, Lee, and More!
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
Twitter / Todd Zolecki: Phillies pick up Cliff Lee ...
twitter.com — Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! White Phillies pick up Cliff Lee's option. Haven't decided on Pedro Feliz.... Have until Monday to make that decision. about 1 hour ago from TinyTwitter ToddZolecki Todd Zolecki Footer 2009 Twitter About Us Contact ... (more) Twitter / Todd Zolecki: Phillies pick up Cliff Lee ...
Phillies may try to sign Cliff Lee to extension this off-season
Phillies may try to sign Cliff Lee to extension this off-season
sports.yahoo.com — The Philadelphia Phillies are obviously feeling pretty down today, but there are plenty of signs of hope... for the former world champs and one of them is pitcher Cliff Lee (notes) , who was an unstoppable force in the postseason. And the Phils have ... (more) Phillies may try to sign Cliff Lee to extension this ...
Cliff Lee: The Phillies Bargain Ace
Cliff Lee: The Phillies Bargain Ace
sportsagentblog.com — This is my first post on Sports Agent Blog after getting my start at Entertainment Agent Blog.... Being from outside the Philadelphia area, I’m heartbroken the Phillies lost to the Yankees. But now that the season is over, the Phillies should reflect on their season and think about who will be return (more) Cliff Lee: The Phillies Bargain Ace
Jeter, Lee Deserve WS MVP
downswinging.com — Firstly, I have to apologize. A week ago today my computer crashed, hence why I was unable... to write anything. Damon actually was able to write an article, but, not having a computer, I was unable to post it. Even though my computer is not back yet, I have been able to get get into the ... (more) Jeter, Lee Deserve WS MVP
Phillies Notes: Phillies undecided on extension for Lee
philly.com — NEW YORK - The Phillies have not yet decided whether to offer a contract extension to pitcher... Cliff Lee this off-season, but they have discussed the possibility internally."Clearly, it's on our minds, but we haven't made a decision if we will yet," ... (more) Phillies Notes: Phillies undecided on extension for Lee
Theo’s “95-Win Team”, Beckett’s Extension, Falling Dominoes, and the Mailbag
Theo’s “95-Win Team”, Beckett’s Extension, Falling Dominoes, and the Mailbag
firebrandal.com — Theo’s “95-Win Team” In recent years, one of the most important axioms put forth by the Theo... Epstein and the Red Sox front office is the law of the “95-Win Team”. According to this directive, the team’s goal is to target 95-wins annually in an effort to compete every season. This ... (more) Theo’s “95-Win Team”, Beckett’s Extension, Falling ...
Phils weigh contract extension for Lee
philly.com — NEW YORK - The Phillies have not yet decided whether to offer a contract extension to pitcher... Cliff Lee this off-season, but they have discussed the possibility internally."Clearly, it's on our minds, but we haven't made a decision if we will yet," ... (more) Phils weigh contract extension for Lee
Why Did Bobby Richardson Win The WS MVP in 1960?
Why Did Bobby Richardson Win The WS MVP in 1960?
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Give the lack of newsworthy items yesterday, one of the hotter topics of conversation in the baseball... blogosphere was whether or not Chase Utley should win the World Series MVP even if the Phillies lose. I linked to Dan Levy's post at the Sporting Blog last night but wanted to take a closer ... (more) Why Did Bobby Richardson Win The WS MVP in 1960?
Kicking and Screaming: World Sequence
Kicking and Screaming: World Sequence
walkoffwalk.com — Welcome to this week's edition of Kicking and Screaming , a Walkoff Walk introduction to Pitch F/x.... Today we examine two great World Series starts. The 2009 version of the Fall Classic has already yielded two classic pitching performances. First ... (more) Kicking and Screaming: World Sequence
Hump de Bump: Location, Location, Location
Hump de Bump: Location, Location, Location
310tojoba.blogspot.com — Wednesdays suck. The taint of the work week or school week can drag on forever... but the... weekend looms with promises of sweets. To help get you through this day of days, we present you with links (the "Bumps") to other sites that put up awesome content from the past few days. Hopefully this ... (more) Hump de Bump: Location, Location, Location
‘The Guy’s Already Given You Blood’
‘The Guy’s Already Given You Blood’
thefightins.com — Is there anything better about a local team going to the World Series than local news guys... interviewing fans in a bar before and after the game? Absolutely not. Last night on Comcast SportsNet, Art Fennell had my favorite interview, first ... (more) ‘The Guy’s Already Given You Blood’
Utley Is Chasing History With His Homers
bats.blogs.nytimes.com — With another multihomer game last night to go along with two home runs in Game 1 and... one in Game 4, Chase Utley has tied Reggie Jackson for the most home runs in a World Series with five. (more) Utley Is Chasing History With His Homers
Awaiting One's Praise
Awaiting One's Praise
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — Relax.  Breathe easy.  Enjoy this, fellow Yankee haters: Cliff Lee and the Phillies have given us another... precious day of hearing "twenty-six rings" over the inevitable "twenty-seven".  And remember, God made a "firmament" in just one day .  Think of what we can do with ... (more) Awaiting One's Praise
November 2, 2009
mlb.mlb.com — The Phillies pin their World Series championship hopes on left-hander Cliff Lee, who has been incredible this... postseason. He is 3-0 with a 0.54 ERA in four postseason starts. That is the best ERA of any pitcher in a single postseason who has pitched ... (more) November 2, 2009
Chase Utley powers Phillies to Game Six
Chase Utley powers Phillies to Game Six
macho-row.blogspot.com — Cliff Lee not spectacular but good enough for a win If the season relied on one at-bat,... who else would the Phillies want up besides Chase Utley ? Right now the answer is probably nobody. Utley smacked two home runs but his first inning three run blast set the tone for the game as the ... (more) Chase Utley powers Phillies to Game Six
Hamels, Myers Verbally Spar
ballssticksstuff.com — Make no mistake, the real story this morning is how Chase Utley and Cliff Lee threw the... hopes of a repeat World Series title on their backs and extended the series for at least one, hopefully two, games in New York. Chase Utley had two home runs and ... (more) Hamels, Myers Verbally Spar
World Series Game 5 Recap: Phillies 8, Yankees 6
World Series Game 5 Recap: Phillies 8, Yankees 6
thefightins.com — What happened? Chase Utley drove in four behind a solid start from Cliff Lee to lead the... Phillies to a victory to force game six in the World Series. Who did what? Cliff Lee (W, 2-0) allowed five runs on four hits in seven plus innings. He ... (more) World Series Game 5 Recap: Phillies 8, Yankees 6
Didn't Think It Would Be That Easy, Did We?
Didn't Think It Would Be That Easy, Did We?
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Good morning, Fackers. That's not one of you on the left with your head down, is it?... If it is, we'll just assume that the glass of white wine is there because your girlfriend got up to go to the bathroom. Either way, cheer up. It was a tough loss but let's just take a deep breath. It's ... (more) Didn't Think It Would Be That Easy, Did We?
Should the Phillies Have Pulled Cliff Lee With A Big Lead?
Should the Phillies Have Pulled Cliff Lee With A Big Lead?
baseballanalysts.com — The Phillies found themselves in a 3-1 hole going into Monday night. Luckily for them, they had... their ace, Cliff Lee, on the mound for them. But the Phillies bats went into overdrive for them as well, putting up six runs in three innings. After three, the Phillies had a commanding 6-1 lead, ... (more) Should the Phillies Have Pulled Cliff Lee With A Big Lead?
In Case You Missed It: World Series Game 5
In Case You Missed It: World Series Game 5
310tojoba.blogspot.com — Here's what you may have missed from last night's action while being the epitome of an appropriate... costume. - Cliff Lee pitched well enough to earn his team a much-needed victory in Game 5. Despite a furious Yankee comeback to make the final score 8-6 in a game that looked like it would be a ... (more) In Case You Missed It: World Series Game 5
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