Notes From the Shadows of Cooperstown: Rooting Them In
seamheads.com 10/23/2008 — SWEET SIXTEEN PLAYOFFS: PHILLIES VS BRAVES This is the fifth in a series of reports on a simulated playoff of the sixteen “original franchise” teams. The results of the first-round American League “brackets” are in NOTES 459-461. See NOTES #459 for the background and “ground rules.” ...

B&C Interviews Philly Sucks Dot Com
bugsandcranks.com 10/27/2008 — Michael, the mastermind behind PhillySucks.com , was kind enough to give us some time and answer some questions about his site, his psyche, and how stunningly sucky all Philadelphia sports teams continue to be…. Bugs & Cranks: For ...

Phillies eye trade for Cubs' DeRosa | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/09/2008
philly.com 12/9/2008 — LAS VEGAS - Phillies officials were working on a complex trade late last night that could bring them a player who would provide insurance for second baseman Chase Utley and a righthanded bat in left field. The player is Mark DeRosa and if his name ...

Only in Philadelphia
dugoutcentral.com 11/4/2008 — I could see the Pro Sports Championship starved city of Philadelphia relieved to finally have a winner but skeptical they may never see another one. I hate to break it to the fans in Philly, but the Phils have a great core and if they can sure up their rotation behind Hamels good things will happen

Party Like It's 1980
quinnmedia.blogspot.com 10/30/2008 — My congratulations to the Philadelphia Phillies and their fans on winning their second World Series championship in their 126-year history with a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the conclusion of the suspended game on Wednesday night. It's the ...

Phillies Involved In Three-Way Trade? | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/08/2008
philly.com 12/9/2008 — Here is what The Inquirer 's Jim Salisbury is reporting from the winter meetings in Las Vegas: The Phillies are working on a complex trade that could fill two needs: insurance at second base for Chase Utley , who had hip surgery last month, and a ...

The “How Big Is Will?” Kid Is An Internet Superstar
thefightins.com 11/18/2008 — Exactly one week ago today, Young Will Gregg was introduced to the country because of his incredibly addictive YouTube video where he had an entire section of Broad St. hanging on his every move during the Phillies victory parade. All of a sudden, ...

Phillies eye trade for Cubs' DeRosa | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/09/2008
philly.com 12/9/2008 — LAS VEGAS - Phillies officials were working on a complex trade late last night that could bring them a player who would provide insurance for second baseman Chase Utley and a righthanded bat in left field. The player is Mark DeRosa and if his name ...

Notes From the Shadows of Cooperstown: Winter Wonderland
seamheads.com 12/10/2008 — No, the shadows of Cooperstown are not yet falling over deep piles and drifts of snow. (In fact, I’ve guaranteed that we will have a mild winter, by buying a new snow-thrower.) Instead, this title refers to the contents of this issue — pure Fantasyland. My Sweet Sixteen tournament ...

Phillies Come to the Trop Tonight for Game One
braveslaunchpad.com 10/22/2008 — Well, the Phillies are still in it and “Phightin’” for a World Series Championship. They’ll have to get through the upstart Rays who just knocked off a tough Boston club. That also means our guest bloggers from Ramblings 1.5 ...

Phillies add Koplove to bullpen — Major League Baseball News 11/28/2008
In a move that could eventually add depth to their 2009 bullpen, the Phils have agreed to terms with veteran reliever Mike Koplove, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.

John Kruk Hates the New York Mets — Bleacher Report - MLB 11/28/2008
As I was working off the stuffing and mashed potatoes, I came across this little nugget about John Kruk yapping his fat head off about none other than the NY Mets. "I know I'm supposed to be biased because I work for ESPN," said Kruk, "but I still ...

House, Tupman finalize Minors deals — Major League Baseball News 11/30/2008
The Royals have signed catcher J.R. House, once a top prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates, to a Minor League contract. The Royals also have re-signed catcher Matt Tupman to a Minor League contract.

2008 Holiday Gift Guide: Almost a Dynasty — Bleacher Report - MLB 11/30/2008
Today, the holiday gift guide takes a trip down memory lane: back to 1980. While the hot items under the Christmas tree this year may be all kinds of 2008 World Champions gear and accessories, why not give your Phillies fan a book about that ...

It Is Time for the Philadelphia Phillies To Let Pat Burrell Move On — Bleacher Report - MLB 12/1/2008
Pat Burrell has had many ups and downs during his Phillies career.  The top draft pick overall in 1998 has reached free agency for the first time. Though it is likely the Phillies will offer Pat Burrell arbitration tomorrow, it is time that the ...