philly.com - 7/2/2009
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Right now, the Phillies' top two options for bettering themselves are through the trade market, and through internal improvement. But with a number of veteran free agents still unsigned, there is an outside chance the team could go that route in order to fill its needs in the rotation, in the ...
Early July Clash of the NL East Titans
the700level.com 7/3/2009 — And by titans I mean two teams with a combined record of 78-76. The Mets and Phillies have been the two teams atop the NL East for quite a few seasons now. After both teams struggling mightily over the past weeks, not to mention the Phillies being swept at the hand of the Braves, the East is ...
Today in Philly Sports History: Kyle Abbott 0-11, 1992
the700level.com 7/6/2009 — When the Phillies jettisoned Von Hayes to the California Angels in 1991, their return was two-fold--outfielder (and future GM) Ruben Amaro Jr., and young pitcher Kyle Abbott, who was slotted into the starting rotation behind Curt Schilling and Terry Mulholland for the 1992 season. However, ...
ESPN weighs in on our two struggling ballclubs
weretheteamtobeat.com 7/3/2009 — ESPN’s Baseball Tonight Clubhouse’s feature story is all Phillies and Mets with our series starting tonight. And it’s all about the massive struggling that’s been going on around here:
This weekend features one of the hottest rivalries in baseball as the National League East-leading ...
Preview Game 82: Phillies vs. Reds
macho-row.blogspot.com 7/8/2009 — Will the Phillies continue to get good starting pitching? Can Rodrigo Lopez have a repeat performance of his season debut? We'll find out tonight as the Phillies and Reds play game three of a four game set. Lopez made his debut for the Phillies last Friday against the New York Mets , his ...
Phillies vs. Mets weekend!
weretheteamtobeat.com 7/3/2009 — How great is Mets vs. Phillies on fourth of July weekend? I’m psyched. It would be a little bit more fun if we didn’t have to watch Livan Hernandez, Rodrigo Lopez (ah damn) & Fernando Nieve, but how can we complain about such
Featured Series: Mets at Phillies
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Weekend Series Preview: Metropolitans @ Phillies
misterballz.blogspot.com 7/3/2009 — The division rivals meet again this weekend, with the division as tight as it's been all season. The top four teams in the NL East are separated by just 2 games. A loss in the opener for this series would give the Phillies their first 7 game home losing streak since the year Citizens Bank Park ...
Phils’ GM Amaro rolling the Dice?
threio.com 6/29/2009 — There is no secret around major league baseball that Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr., is looking for another starter for the rotation. When and who is another matter. Any move made for bona-fide Number 1 or 2 starters in a trade, the Phils will be required to give up some prospects.
At this ...
Today in Philly Sports History: Phillies Beat Dodgers in 20, 1993
the700level.com 7/7/2009 — The Phillies' triumphant '93 pennant season certainly saw its fair share of memorable victories, but surely ranking up there towards the top would be when they hosted the Dodgers at the Vet on July 7th, 1993. Behind home runs from centerfielder Lenny Dykstra and first baseman John Kruk, a ...
Phillies Look at Pedro
baseballmusings.com 7/7/2009 — Pedro Martinez pitches a bullpen session for the Phillies today :
The defending World Series champions have a tough situation in their starting rotation, and they don’t appear to have a whole lot of trade chips to offer, so that would explain their interest in Martinez.
According to ...
It Was A Happy 4th of July Weekend as Phils Sweep Mets
myteamrivals.typepad.com 7/6/2009 — Somehow, after losing 14-of-18 games, the Phils were still 1-game ahead of the Mets prior to their 3-game series on Friday. The Phils were falling, and falling fast. All of a sudden, Florida and Atlanta became a concern. The team we should fear the most, however, failed to capitalize on the ...
Ibanez won't rejoin Phils this weekend —
Major League Baseball News 7/2/2009
The Phillies said on Thursday that Raul Ibanez has not suffered a setback. Ibanez was scheduled to begin a rehab stint Wednesday, but it got pushed to Thursday, then got pushed to Friday, which means he will not play against the Mets this weekend at ...
Atlanta Braves Get Over the Hump —
Bleacher Report - MLB 7/3/2009
I hate to say it, but if I want to become a professional writer one day I might as well face it now. The Atlanta Braves are finally playing winning baseball.
Usually when I write such things the Braves take a nosedive, which is why I waited until ...
