http://www.philliesnation.com More than a blog Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:30:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Jimmy Rollins told his side of the benching story to reporters today. David Murphy and Todd Zolecki both have it, but Zolecki made it a nice, neat Q&A: Q: What happened? A: I showed up after the bus, a little bit about an hour before the game. Q: Why? A: You can say traffic, ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/07/rollins-after-benching-oh-well/ In a clear summation of the Phillies' troubles, the team dropped another one, 3-1, losing the series 2-1 to the Mets. They lost first place, as well, as the Mets overtook them by a game. Rollins aside, this team didn't come out to play. Oliver Perez baffled them yet again with ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/07/uninspired-loss-drops-phils-out-of-first/ According to 610 WIP, Jimmy Rollins was late for today's game against the Mets. He was scratched from the starting lineup and Eric Bruntlett took his place. Bruntlett went 3-for-4 with two doubles. More on the loss later.Share This http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/07/rollins-scratched-because-of-lateness/ Quick summation here: Jimmy Rollins was scratched from the lineup. Moyer has an ERA close to 5.00 in day games. Oliver Perez has dominated the Phils this season. The winner is in first place. Phillies: Jamie Moyer (9-6) 3.90 ERA Mets: Oliver Perez (6-6) 4.36 ERA Gametime: 12:10 p.m. EST Weather: 81, cloudy Lineup: Bruntlett/Utley/Burrell/Howard/Werth/Victorino/Feliz/Coste/Moyer MLB ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/07/gameday-phillies-54-47-at-mets-54-47/ The Wilmington News Journal's Phillies blog yesterday has Pat Gillick saying it's very possible the Phils will make another move before the trade deadline next week. Spoke to Pat Gillick before yesterday's game, and he said it's a "good possibility" that the Phils will make another trade before the July 31 ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/07/report-gillick-will-make-another-move/ Brett Myers returned to the Phillies rotation and looked shaky. He walked five and gave up three runs in five innings as the Phils lost 6-3. Myers "held" the Mets through five, but really, the Mets had plenty of chances to blow the game open off Myers. When in trouble, he ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/07/myers-wild-in-return-phils-lose-6-3/ After a miraculous win in game one, the Phillies look to take the three-game set with the Mets tonight. Welcome Back, Brett: Brett Myers returns to the Phillies rotation after being sent down to the Minor Leagues July 1. He had four starts down there, and each was good, but not ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/07/gamenight-phillies-54-46-at-mets-53-47/ Todd Zolecki today blogged about So Taguchi's big two-run double in the ninth inning of last night's comeback 8-6 win. It was Taguchi's first memorable moment as a Phillie. “I am a small part,” he said. “It’s not me. It’s the team.” Paul Hagen wrote about the play. Charlie Manuel added that ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/07/taguchi-off-the-hook-with-hit/ Thankfully for all the displaced Phillies fans around the globe, tonight's game will be televised nationally on ESPN. For those members of the Nation that are in the Washington, DC area, please join myself and others as we take in the game at Capitol Lounge on Pennsylvania Ave., SE. ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/07/viewing-party-in-dc-and-video/ Last night Joe Blanton pitched six innings but gave up five runs. So he ate innings, but his ERA resembled Brett Myers and Adam Eaton. The reason for that: control. He said the three walks were too many: "I was really disappointed with myself about the walks. Especially the pitcher. That's ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/07/blantons-control-problems/