World Series Game 4: Gimme Three Steps
fackyouk.blogspot.com 22 days ago — After dropping the first game of the World Series to the untouchable Cliff Lee, the Yankees have ridden a brilliant pitching performance by A.J. Burnett and Mariano Rivera in Game 2 and a breakout offensive effort in Game 3 to a 2-1 series lead. Having lost the edge of homefield advantage by ...

Phils to go with Blanton in Game 4 of World Series; Lee Game 5
myteamrivals.typepad.com 24 days ago — Charlie Manuel has decided to go with Joe Blanton in game 4 of the World Series as opposed to using Cliff   Lee on three days rest or going with J.A. Happ. The move makes sense as the Philadelphia Phillies will have Cliff Lee on regular rest.  Blanton was the Phillies ...

Lee is out, Blanton is in says Manuel
nleastchatter.com 24 days ago — 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 ...

Joe Blanton To Start For Phillies In Game Four
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com 24 days ago — 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.

Charlie Manuel vows Phillies won't fade away from World Series
sports.yahoo.com 18 days ago — Phillies manager Charlie Manuel might have been conflating the top line from "Terminator " with a famous quote from World War II superstar general Douglas MacArthur, but his point was clear: This isn't the last we'll see of his Philadelphia ...

Blanton Will Start Game 4
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 24 days ago — Instead of Cliff Lee going on short rest, Charlie Manuel has decided to go with former Athletic Joe Blanton in game four . Blanton was 12-8 with a 4.05 ERA this season for Philly. If the Yankees start CC Sabathia in game four you have to give a huge edge to the Yankees in that matchup. While ...

Girardi Takes a Calculated Risk
writingthepine.com 22 days ago — Joe Girardi is starting C.C. Sabathia on three days rest for Game 4 of the World Series. Charlie Manuel is opting for utilizing his team’s depth by pitching a four-man rotation with Joe Blanton taking the mound tonight. Which manager is right? I believe both managers are making the right ...

Philadelphia Phillies 2009 World Series Starting Rotation
myteamrivals.typepad.com 27 days ago — Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel usually is mysterious about his starting rotations in the playoffs. He was clear about his decision for the 2009 World Series. Cliff Lee will pitch game 1. Pedro Martinez will pitch game 2. While game 3 will feature 2008 World Series MVP Cole Hamels. ...

Playoffs Today
baseballmusings.com 22 days ago — The Yankees put themselves in a great position to win the World Series with their 8-5 game three win Saturday night. They regain home field advantage. The worst than can happen to them is that they go back to New York to try to win two. The win also put them in a great position to take a 3-1 ...

World Series preview: Phillies vs. Yankees
bases.nbcsports.com 26 days ago — Except for that provided by some brutal umpiring, it's so far been a postseason without a whole lot of drama. We've yet to see a decisive game in any of the six series to date. In fact, those series have...

Phillies count on Lee in Game 5 — NYDailyNews.com - Baseball 22 days ago
In his last start, Cliff Lee controlled the game and silenced the Yankees' bats. In a complete-game 6-1 victory in Game 1, he allowed one unearned run and six hits and bested CC Sabathia. This time he sets his sights on A.J. Burnett.  ...

Phillies Down, But Not Out — Bleacher Report - MLB 21 days ago
Charlie Manuel says he's team is resilient. He points out the fact that the team has lost 22 games this season where they led after the 7th inning. That sounds like the 2008 New York Mets to me. But in this case it was the Phillies this year and not ...

A-Rod's clutch hit in 9th puts Yanks on brink of Series title — USATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories 21 days ago
Alex Rodriguez delivered the biggest hit of his life, a go-ahead, two-out double in the ninth inning off Brad Lidge and the New York Yankees took advantage of Johnny Damon's alert dash to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Sunday night for a 3-1 ...

Philly's season riding on Mr. Cool in Game 5 — SI.com - MLB 21 days ago
PHILADELPHIA -- Earlier this week, Jamie Moyer was lamenting that nobody just sits around and talks about baseball anymore. So Jamie Moyer, 46 years old and now in his 23rd season and without much else to do since he is not on the Phillies' World ...

Lee, other lefties have right stuff for success — USATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories 21 days ago
Cole Hamels dominated last year's postseason with a devastating changeup. CC Sabathia has aggressively pounded away at hitters this year. Andy Pettitte combines his sinking and cut fastballs with a wealth of playoff experience. And Cliff Lee well, ...