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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

J.A. Happ Latest Blog Posts

Phillies interested in Roy Halladay
Discussion: Phillies And Roy Halladay
Hoffman: Phils need a new plan
baseballthinkfactory.org — Or a new drug...as Hoffman supplies some cognitive shifting. My map-to-four really did not mention the name Cole Hamels. The reason is that I did not see the possibility of Hamels pitching a gem—not at this point, not after all of these months. I just didn’t see how it could happen against this ... (more) Hoffman: Phils need a new plan
Lee is out, Blanton is in says Manuel
Lee is out, Blanton is in says Manuel
nleastchatter.com — According to the Associated Press Charlie Manuel has had a change of heart and has decided to go with Joe Blanton in Game 4 of the World Series. Manuel concerned for Lee said “I don’t think he’s ready for it on three days’ rest,” Manuel said. “I think ... (more) Lee is out, Blanton is in says Manuel
Joe Blanton To Start For Phillies In Game Four
Joe Blanton To Start For Phillies In Game Four
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — In his press conference today, Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel announced that RHP Joe Blanton will start Game Four of the World Series. Cliff Lee will start Game Five. (more) Joe Blanton To Start For Phillies In Game Four
Did Chris Coghlan have a 'historic' rookie year?
Did Chris Coghlan have a 'historic' rookie year?
bases.nbcsports.com — Juan C. Rodriguez covers the Marlins for the Florida Sun Sentinel and apparently believes that Chris Coghlan had an absolutely spectacular rookie season. Last week Rodriguez criticized the Baseball Bloggers Alliance for ranking Coghlan fourth in their ... (more) Did Chris Coghlan have a 'historic' rookie year?
Fish Bites
marlinmaniac.com — Not much going on in the world of baseball today, you know, other than the World Series. It’s the first World Series that I’ve been excited about for some time. Despite the fact that I don’t like either team, you can’t deny that this was probably the most compelling ... (more) Fish Bites
Smoltz Radical Idea on How to Beat the Yanks
Smoltz Radical Idea on How to Beat the Yanks
nybaseballdigest.com — John Smoltz got into the World Series spirit by opining on how to beat the Yankees to Tom Verducci of SI. Many will wonder why the Phillies would listen considering this is Smoltz’s line against the Bombers in August. Here is what Smoltz had to say: “I’ll tell you what I ... (more) Smoltz Radical Idea on How to Beat the Yanks
Florida Marlins: Peers pick Happ over Coghlan
blogs.sun-sentinel.com — The players have spoken. Their top NL rookie is World Series-bound Phillies left-hander J.A. Happ. This morning on ESPN's Mike and Mike show, the Players Association revealed their first two Players Choice awards. In addition to Happ, the ... (more) Florida Marlins: Peers pick Happ over Coghlan
Phillies Rotation
Phillies Rotation
baseballmusings.com — The Phillies can maximize their use of left-handed pitchers at Yankee Stadium if they should face New York in the World Series with the following rotation: Cliff Lee Cole Hamels Pedro Martinez Cliff Lee Joe Blanton Cole Hamels Cliff Lee This of course, means using Cliff Lee ... (more) Phillies Rotation
Umpire Changes and Magazine Honors
Umpire Changes and Magazine Honors
misterballz.blogspot.com — MLB is changing their methods of selecting World Series umpires, due to poor judgements and bad calls in this year's postseason. Sources within MLB spoke on condition of anonymity, because the announcements are no yet official. In 24 of the past 25 Fall Classics the 6-man umpiring crew has ... (more) Umpire Changes and Magazine Honors
Happ, Beckham named SN's MLB rookies of the year - Chris Bahr, Sporting News - MLB - Sporting News
Happ, Beckham named SN's MLB rookies of the year - Chris Bahr, Sporting News - MLB - Sporting News
myteamrivals.typepad.com — Congratulations to J.A. Happ for winning the Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award in the National League in 2009. He certainly deserved it! Happ's numbers put him in rare company for a rookie . Happ went 12-4 with a 2.93 ERA in 23 starts (and 12 relief appearances). He can now be mentioned in ... (more) Happ, Beckham named SN's MLB rookies of the year - Chris ...
Beckham and Happ named SN’s ROY
Beckham and Happ named SN’s ROY
digitalsportsdaily.com — By DSD Staff- Third baseman Gordon Beckham of the Chicago White Sox and left-hander pitcher J.A. Happ of the Philadelphia Phillies have been named The Sporting News Rookies of the Year, as voted on by a panel of 338 major-league players. Beckham, 22, batted .270 (102-378) with 28 doubles, ... (more) Beckham and Happ named SN’s ROY
Happ named Sporting News NL Rookie of the Year
Happ named Sporting News NL Rookie of the Year
macho-row.blogspot.com — Congratulations to Phillies pitcher JA Happ . Today The Sporting News named Happ as the National League Rookie of the Year for 2009, which is voted on by the players. Happ went 12-4 this season with a 2.93 ERA and 119 strike outs. Of course Happ started the year in the bullpen after losing the ... (more) Happ named Sporting News NL Rookie of the Year
Happ, Beckham named SN's MLB rookies of the year
Happ, Beckham named SN's MLB rookies of the year
sportingnews.com — Phillies lefthander J.A. Happ and White Sox third baseman Gordon Beckham are Sporting News' 2009 rookies of the year, as selected by a panel of 338 major league players. Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ Happ, who moved from Philadelphia's ... (more) Happ, Beckham named SN's MLB rookies of the year
Phillies Notebook: Blanton sure looks like the NLCS Game 4 starter
philly.com — LOS ANGELES - Joe Blanton is a low-maintenance pitcher. Wake him up, roll him out of bed, and tell him what time the game starts. So, even though the veteran righthander hasn't been told he is starting Game 4 on Monday at Citizens Bank Park, he sees ... (more) Phillies Notebook: Blanton sure looks like the NLCS Game ...
Micromangaging
Micromangaging
pabaseball.blogspot.com — Charlie Manuel is a man who prides himself on going by feel, or as he likes to put it- "his gut". So why in the hell did he micromanage yesterday's loss like he was reading a step-by-step how-to-manage manual?! Pedro Martinez was on a pitch count, so naturally after 7 dominating shutout ... (more) Micromangaging
Dodgers walk over Phillies to pull even in series
sports.espn.go.com — Andre Ethier drew a bases-loaded from J.A. Happ that capped a two-run rally in the eighth inning and sent the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 Friday to even the NL championship series at one game each. (more) Dodgers walk over Phillies to pull even in series
Andrew McCutchen named NL Rookie of the Year by BBA
Andrew McCutchen named NL Rookie of the Year by BBA
northsidenotch.com — The Baseball Bloggers Alliance, which is represented by bloggers from every MLB team, announced Andrew McCutchen as their NL Rookie of the Year.McCutchen finished 1st over Tommy Hanson and J.A. Happ as he received 12 of the possible 20 1st place votes.McCutchen finished 2009 with a .286 batting ... (more) Andrew McCutchen named NL Rookie of the Year by BBA
Andre the Giant
Andre the Giant
baseballmusings.com — Andre Ethier doubles down the rightfield line leading off the bottom of the seventh off Bastardo. That’s his second hit of the night, and once again he’s in scoring position for Manny Ramirez. I’m somewhat surprised Happ didn’t stay in for a couple of innings. Bastardo ... (more) Andre the Giant
2009 NLCS: Phillies vs. Dodgers (Part II)
2009 NLCS: Phillies vs. Dodgers (Part II)
writingthepine.com — The 2009 NLCS starts tonight in what will be a rematch of last year’s NLCS. After quickly disposing of the team that many considered the NL favorites, the St. Louis Cardinals, the Los Angeles Dodgers will look to dispose of last year’s demons by avenging their 2008 playoff series ... (more) 2009 NLCS: Phillies vs. Dodgers (Part II)
Baseball Blogger Alliance Ballot for NL Rookie of the Year
subwaysquawkers.blogspot.com — As a member of the Baseball Bloggers Alliance , I got a vote in some of their NL awards. Here's my ballot for Rookie of the Year. These awards are for the regular season only, not the playoffs. 1. Tommy Hanson , Braves It was a tight race between Hanson and Philadelphia's J.A. Happ for the top ... (more) Baseball Blogger Alliance Ballot for NL Rookie of the Year
NLCS Health Update
baseballprospectus.com — Through seven games, there’s not much to update with the two teams heading to the NLCS. The Phillies had a couple injuries during their series with the Rockies , but there should be no effect. Scott Eyre came back after what looked like a ... (more) NLCS Health Update
Martinez to Start Game 2
Martinez to Start Game 2
zozone.mlblogs.com — Charlie Manuel tipped his hand earlier today when he said Joe Blanton and J.A. Happ will be available in the bullpen in Games 1 and 2 of the NLCS. We know Cole Hamels is starting Game 1 tomorrow night,... (more) Martinez to Start Game 2
Signs Point to Pedro in Game 2
Signs Point to Pedro in Game 2
zozone.mlblogs.com — It looks like Pedro Martinez could be pitching for the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLCS. Charlie Manuel said today that Joe Blanton and J.A. Happ will be available in the bullpen in Games 1 and 2. Cole Hamels... (more) Signs Point to Pedro in Game 2
NLCS Starting Rotation Chess Moves
NLCS Starting Rotation Chess Moves
sonsofstevegarvey.com — For the Dodgers, the rotation has not yet been announced. We know that Randy Wolf and Clayton Kershaw are in, but the fact that neither has pitched in a week means that either could go for Game 1 tomorrow (the safer bet is Wolf in Game 1, which is what morning radio is confirming early ... (more) NLCS Starting Rotation Chess Moves
BBA Ballot: NL Rookie of the Year
BBA Ballot: NL Rookie of the Year
feedproxy.google.com — This is part two of our end-of-season award ballots for the [ Baseball Bloggers Alliance ]. The [ Manager of the Year post is here ]. NL Rookie of the Year is a ridiculously tough call this year. Especially as a Pirates fan/homer. Part of me wants to give Andrew McCutchen and Garrett Jones ... (more) BBA Ballot: NL Rookie of the Year
Phillies survive and take 2-1 series lead
Phillies survive and take 2-1 series lead
weretheteamtobeat.com — Sadly I can't blog about this too much right now because of a midterm, but last night's Phillies game was exciting (for better or worse) from start to finish. J.A. was poor right out of the gate, but the offense and the bullpen put together enough support to get the team and huge W. The ... (more) Phillies survive and take 2-1 series lead
Howard delivers, Lidge saves, Phillies beat Rockies 6-5
Howard delivers, Lidge saves, Phillies beat Rockies 6-5
macho-row.blogspot.com — Ryan Howard's ninth inning sac fly gave the Phillies a late lead Phillies take a 2-1 lead in NLDS If you were devoted enough to stay up until 2:15am then you saw a terrific win by the Philadelphia Phillies. The defending world champs outlasted a resilient Colorado Rockies squad to the ... (more) Howard delivers, Lidge saves, Phillies beat Rockies 6-5
High Scoring Night?
High Scoring Night?
baseballmusings.com — The Phillies just took a 4-3 in the top of the fourth inning on a bases loaded walk to Raul Ibanez and a two-out single by Carlos Ruiz. Charlie Manuel pulls J.A. Happ for a pinch hitter. Happ gave up five hits and two walks in three innings work so he wasn’t exactly having a good night. ... (more) High Scoring Night?
2009 NLDS Game 3 Live Blog: Where Cold Baseball Happens
2009 NLDS Game 3 Live Blog: Where Cold Baseball Happens
the700level.com — Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today. The Phillies find themselves in unfamiliar playoff territory being all tied up at one game a piece heading into tonight's game three match up with the Rockies. Not only will the ... (more) 2009 NLDS Game 3 Live Blog: Where Cold Baseball Happens
Phillies First Pitch: NLDS Game 3 Phillies vs. Rockies 10/11/09 Lineups and Game Chat
Phillies First Pitch: NLDS Game 3 Phillies vs. Rockies 10/11/09 Lineups and Game Chat
myteamrivals.typepad.com — The snow has cleared and the Philadelphia Phillies (1-1) are ready to face off against the Colorado Rockies (1-1) in pivotal game 3 of the NLDS. The is no overstating the importance of winning tonight for both teams. The Phillies send J.A. Happ to the mound while the Rockies counter by ... (more) Phillies First Pitch: NLDS Game 3 Phillies vs. Rockies ...
Tonight: Phillies @ Rockies. LIVE BLOG.
Tonight: Phillies @ Rockies. LIVE BLOG.
the700level.com — Want to stay up past your bedtime and watch J.A. Happ and the Phillies battle the Rockies (and the weather)? Come on back here for a NLDS Game Three LIVE BLOG. It'll be fun. You bring the chips, I'll bring the dip. (more) Tonight: Phillies @ Rockies. LIVE BLOG.
Game 3 preview, take 2
Game 3 preview, take 2
coloradosportsdesk.com — Well, after a frustrating but most likely a needed postponement of game 3 Saturday, we will play baseball tonight at Coors Field. With this extra day of rest, the Rockies will see J.A. Happ as opposed to Pedro Martinez. This also gives an extra days rest for Philly ace Cliff Lee and he will ... (more) Game 3 preview, take 2
Preview NLDS Game 3: Phillies @ Rockies
Preview NLDS Game 3: Phillies @ Rockies
macho-row.blogspot.com — JA Happ makes his first playoff start After being postponed yesterday due to snowy conditions the Phillies and Rockies will resume their first round series tonight. The series is tied at one game a piece after each team won a game in Philadelphia. With the postponement of yesterday's ... (more) Preview NLDS Game 3: Phillies @ Rockies
Helping the Phillies
Helping the Phillies
baseballmusings.com — Phillies Nation notes how the white out helped the Phillies in the LDS : Third, and probably the most important advantage the postponing gave the Phillies, was it gave them the ability to set their rotation how they wanted to finish the series. Pedro Martinez was originally scheduled to get ... (more) Helping the Phillies
Philadelphia vs. Colorado
mlb.mlb.com — The Game 3 start that was originally supposed to go to Pedro Martinez is now Happ's, after the originally scheduled game for Saturday was bumped back to Sunday due to wintry conditions in Colorado. Happ, who will be making his first postseason start, ... (more) Philadelphia vs. Colorado
Who's Up for a Snowball Fight?
Who's Up for a Snowball Fight?
pabaseball.blogspot.com — Too Cold + Too Snowy = Rescheduled Game 3 of NLDS "I think when I got up this morning kind of early I walked downstairs and I walked outside, it was pretty cold," Manuel said. "It was snowing. And somebody told me it was 17 degrees. And I thought to myself, 'Well, how much can it warm up ... (more) Who's Up for a Snowball Fight?