The Philadelphia Phillies have received numerous Christmas gifts in recent years, which is something that they and their fans have been very grateful for. Chief among them has and continues to be pitching. Life as a contender Fans go through an adjustment period when their team…
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Unlike the previous two offseasons, the Philadelphia Phillies did not make the biggest deal of any team. In 2009, the Phillies acquired Roy Halladay. In 2010, they signed Cliff Lee. But in 2011, it is safe to assume that the Albert Pujols deal was the biggest.
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The Philadelphia Phillies/Quakers franchise has won two World Series championships since 1883. Spirits from those winning teams revealed a pathway to a festive future early on Christmas morning. All the way back in the day From 1915 through 1917 it was acceptable to be a Phillies…
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The Philadelphia Phillies offense was uneven last season. It was inconsistent for the first few months, steady for most of the way after the All-Star break and then went silent again by the time the playoffs arrived. General manager Ruben Amaro, Jr.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have won five consecutive division titles, two National League pennants and one World Series championship during the past five years. But, even rich kids have wishes. Those who don’t take baseball, themselves or this piece that seriously will…
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Fans of the Philadelphia Phillies can put those rumors about trading Cole Hamels for Gio Gonzalez to rest. Not long ago, internet reports speculating the deal were making the rounds. The idea was that the Phillies knew that Hamels would be commanding a huge contract and that they…
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By DAN SEWELL Associated Press
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The Philadelphia Phillies have a heralded starting pitching staff. They’ve signed a high-profile closer. But, will their 2012 lineup be consistent enough to support the team’s strengths? Understandable questions remain regarding how their offense will be able to produce…
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Just in time for Christmas, Billy Beane found a team that would meet his price for left-hander Gio Gonzalez. ESPN.com’s Keith Law reported via Twitter that the Washington Nationals have acquired Gonzalez from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for four … Continue reading →
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While the Philadelphia Phillies are pretty much done with their major moves in the offseason, fans like me can think a little about where the former Phillies will land. A number of key contributors are still free agents. Ryan Madson, Brad Lidge, Roy Oswalt, and Raul Ibanez remain…
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