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Phillies Take Game One of NLCS
The Philadelphia Phillies took the first game of the NLCS over the Los Angeles Dodgers, 8-6, thanks to a big fifth inning, and two three-run homers by Carlos Ruiz and Raul Ibanez. The Dodgers were helped out by a huge Manny Ramirez home run in the f...
Playoff Reflections: ALCS and NLCS, Friday
Phillies vs. Dodgers: The Dodgers scored twice in a bizarre eighth inning where the Phillies used five relievers to try to hold onto a slim 1-0 lead. Honestly, Philadelphia’s effort on the field in the frame was just ugly as they gave up two lead-...
Playoff Reflections; A-Rod, C.C., Cliff Lee, & a Tale of a Few Former Orioles
I've been away for a few days on travel, but right now the 2009 playoffs have been extremely compelling for the most part, with every game coming down to crucial-at-bats, timely hitting, and of course pitching and more pitching. It's amazing to see h...
Looking Back at the Sherrill Trade
I've been keeping my eyes on the playoffs, and the Baltimore Sun has a real nice piece (written by Dan Connolly) on former closer George Sherrill in today's online edition. As most know now, Sherrill is now the setup man in Los Angeles for huge Jonat...
Trying to Stomach a Possible Phillies-Yankees World Series
If there's a Phillies-Yankees World Series, I can't the stomach the fact both those teams are in it. Really, because I hate everything about Philadelphia sports, I have to commit heresy and root for the Yankees. There, I said it. It looks like the sa...
Playoff Reflections, ALCS & Steve Phillips, What the Hell Were You Thinking...
The New York Yankees will try to decided the American League pennant as the League Championship series returns to New York City. As we all know, the Yankees had a chance to take Game Five of the series after an impressive six-run seventh inning to t...
