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Staying or leaving, Burrell a part of Phila. | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/10/2008
Has it been 12 days since the Phillies won the World Series? It has, and it still feels as if life hasn't been the same since Brad Lidge threw Eric Hinske that 0-2 slider to win it all at Citizens Bank Park. If life hasn't returned to normal for the average Phillies fan, imagine what life has ...
Werth the Wait in Philadelphia
Werth the Wait in Philadelphia
baseballreflections.com — Phillies Win Their 2nd World Series Title The Philadelphia Phillies have won the 2008 World Series 4... games to 1 over the Tampa Bay Rays, ending their (the Rays’) Cinderella season. 48 hours after the start of Game 5, they resumed it from the bottom of the 6th tied at 2. (more) Werth the Wait in Philadelphia
Only in Philadelphia
dugoutcentral.com — 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 (more) Only in Philadelphia
Burrell Not At Top Of The List
Burrell Not At Top Of The List
myteamrivals.typepad.com — Apparently, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. has more important things on his mind these days than left... field. With the Phillies having exclusive bargaining rights with Pat Burrell until this Friday, it is somewhat surprising that they have yet to even contact him. (more) Burrell Not At Top Of The List
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Morning Rounds, November 10th
The Sports Complex — ... is accountable. READ Bob Cooney and Paul Vigna try to figure out what the numbers all mean. READ Mike Sielski says that McNabb’s inconsistency in statement games is a statement. READ Reuben Franks blames instant reply. SKIP Jeff Offord looks at the Giant’s dominating run game. SKIP   PHILLIES Todd Zolecki talks to Pat Burrell about next year. READ Todd Zolecki says that, ...

Odds and Ends: Burrell, Atkins, Ohmura
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... Links for Monday... Yahoo's Jeff Passan ranks all the free agents, from C.C. Sabathia at #1 to Vance Wilson at #183. The Giants seem likely to hit the free agent market for a reliever. Pat Burrell hasn't heard from the Phillies yet. John Brattain battles Scott Boras on his Manny Ramirez claims. Aaron Gleeman suggests the Twins would be better off platooning Brian Buscher and Brendan Harris at ...

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