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Jeter, Lee Deserve WS MVP
Firstly, I have to apologize. A week ago today my computer crashed, hence why I was unable to write anything. Damon actually was able to write an article, but, not having a computer, I was unable to post it. Even though my computer is not back yet, I...
Walk-Off Wins Give Angels, Phillies Hope
Today I saw two of those games where you just had a feeling. I unfortunately had to miss the majority of both the Yankees-Angels and Dodgers-Phillies matchups, but was fortunate enough to watch the ends of both live. Maybe it’s just because it ...
Yankees Will Be Unstoppable vs. Dodgers
Anything can happen in the playoffs. Really, anything can. That’s why getting to the playoffs is such a big deal, because teams that are there are in truth very close to a World Series championship, regardless of the number of wins they had in ...
Phillies Acquire Cliff Lee From Indians, M’s Get Wilson
Foxsports.com’s Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi are reporting that the Phillies and Indians have agreed on a trade that would send Cleveland ace Cliff Lee to the Phils. While the trade hasn’t been made official yet and the players have ...
Trade Deadline Rumors Update
As the July 31 trading deadline quickly approaches, momentum for deals is building, preparing for the inevitable flurry of trades that get pulled off just before midnight on the last day. While it seems now like every possible avenue is falling throu...
Is Pedro Worth it for the Phillies?
By now, you’ve probably heard that the Phillies are considering signing former superstar pitcher Pedro Martinez. Martinez has pitched effectively in two sessions for the Phils, and is undergoing a physical today. Sources indicate that if Martin...
Philly’s Newest Politician: Shane Victorino
Ahh, nothing like a little political activism in the world of sports. Yesterday evening Brandon Inge and Shane Victorino were named the 33rd and final player’s for their respective leagues in this year’s All-Star Game being held in St. Lo...
Halladay Trade a Possibility
Yesterday, Blue Jays G.M. J.P. Ricciardi just floated out the idea that his office will be listening to offers for their ace, Roy Halladay. Halladay, I need not tell you, is a star, and is extra valuable just because of the pure consistency that he h...
Ibanez’s Slight Overreaction
37-year old Phillies outfielder Raul Ibanez seemed pretty pissed about alleged accusations that his exceptional start to the 2009 season has been as a result of performance enhancing drugs. (...)...
