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Philadelphia Phillies’ Utley Walking the Trend Line: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

PhillyFanatic — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:43:55 +0000

The Philadelphia Phillies first welcomed Chase Utley to their major league team during the 2003 season. He produced a modest .239 batting average in 43 games, but didn’t know that he had started what was to become a trend that has since gone unbroken during his nine-year…

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Five Philadelphia Phillies Statistics for Super Bowl Sunday (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

PhillyFanatic — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:42:11 +0000

Now that the Super Bowl is over, the Philadelphia Phillies have inched a bit closer to the start of spring training. Using the verbiage of football’s greatest game, here are five Super Phillies statistics to consider before the start of the coming season: Super statistic #5:…

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2012 Philadelphia Phillies Interleague Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

PhillyFanatic — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:42:38 +0000

The 2012 Philadelphia Phillies interleague schedule begins with a tough three-game series against the Boston Red Sox from May 18-20. From there it may seem a bit easier though, as the Phillies get to play the Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays in June.

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New showcase for top Dominican and Venezuelan prospects brings structure and order to scouting

PhillyFanatic — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:44:00 +0000

The inaugural event for 15- and 16-year-olds could curb age and name falsifications while protecting players from unscrupulous agents.

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Win or lose, Ozzie Guillen’s Marlins will entertain

PhillyFanatic — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:41:34 +0000

A $191 million spending spree bought Miami a new vibe but no guarantees entering its first season in a new ballpark.

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Will the Philadelphia Phillies Infield Plan Work?: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

PhillyFanatic — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:41:38 +0000

The Philadelphia Phillies could refer to most of their infielders as seasoned veterans, but that would just be another way of saying that they are middle-aged in baseball years. Will the modest adjustments that were made to their inner diamond mix help to improve the overall…

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Philadelphia Phillies Pitching Staff Potentially Stronger Than Ever: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

PhillyFanatic — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:41:31 +0000

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. brought in a big time closer and added some other complimentary parts to his bullpen since the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series last fall. Do these moves make Charlie Manuel’s staff deeper than it has been in past…

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Ryan Howard’s Realistic Expectations for the Philadelphia Phillies 2012 Season: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

PhillyFanatic — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:41:41 +0000

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard’s monster contract is guaranteed though the 2016 season. Due to the Achilles surgery he had after last season ended, the 32-year-old veteran has a long road to full recovery.

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Philadelphia Phillies Recent Moves May Affect Victorino’s Future: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

PhillyFanatic — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:41:26 +0000

The Philadelphia Phillies have made a number of moves this offseason. Might some of them affect Shane Victorino’s future? Goals not reached After falling well short of their 2011 World Series goal, the Phillies front office implemented a strategy that is intended to supplement…

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Waiting for Bryce Harper to come to Washington

PhillyFanatic — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:43:35 +0000

Bryce Harper has just the right mix of skill and confidence to be a factor for the Nationals before his 20th birthday.

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