http://www.philliesnation.com More than a blog Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:45:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en New York Mets (39-40) at Philadelphia Phillies (40-37) Fernando Nieve (3-1, 2.25 ERA) vs. Jamie Moyer (6-6, 6.05 ERA) Time: 4:05 p.m at Citizens Bank Park Weather: Partly Cloudy, 75 TV: FOX Twitter: Phillies Nation There will be early fireworks today. The Phillies and Mets square off for the middle game of the series. Nieve is coming ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2009/07/gameday-mets-39-40-at-phillies-40-37/ The Phillies continue to pursue different players before the July 31 trade deadline.  Here are the latest rumors of who are on the Phillies' radar: Jayson Stark reports that the Phillies were looking at Juan Cruz of the Royals.  The Royals will only trade the reliever for a Major League ready prospect. Stark also reports ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2009/07/phillies-not-giving-up-in-trade-market/ Raul Ibanez's rehab assignment was delayed for the third day in a row.  Ibanez was eligible to come off the disabled list today, however it is uncertain when he will return. Ibanez says he feels "way better," but there is still a little discomfort.  A rehab appearance is possible this Sunday, but ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2009/07/rehab-delayed-third-straight-day-for-ibanez/ When Jimmy Rollins goes, this team goes. That is exactly what happened tonight in the Phillies 7-2 victory over the New York Mets. Rollins led off the game with a double, starting the Phillies offensive explosion off Mets’ starter Livan Hernandez. Rollins scored on Chase Utley’s single and Greg Dobbs doubled ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2009/07/rollins-and-lopez-lead-phillies-over-mets/ Jack Taschner was designated for assignment to make room for Rodrigo Lopez, who had his contract purchased today.  Also, Brett Myers was moved from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2009/07/taschner-designated-for-assignment/ New York Mets (39-39) at Philadelphia Phillies (39-37) Livan Hernandez (5-3, 4.04 ERA) vs. Rodrigo Lopez (5-4, 3.91 ERA in AAA) Time: 7:05 p.m at Citizens Bank Park Weather: Partly Cloudy, 80 TV:Comcast Sporstnet Twitter: Phillies Nation Tonight, the rivalry is renewed in a big series for both teams. The Phillies look to turn around their ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2009/07/gameday-mets-39-39-at-phillies-39-37/ This is The Dip, a weekly column penned by our own commenter, The Dipsy. Agree or disagree with what he says? Tell us by visiting our contact page. What should have been a joyous beginning to a World Series defense was instead replaced by a blow to the solar plexus of ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2009/07/the-dip-a-broadcasting-plan-for-the-future/ The Lehigh Valley IronPigs have three players headed to the All Star Game. Andrew Carpenter, Mike Cervenak and Andy Tracy were selected to represent the International League All Stars. Carpenter is 7-1 with a 2.75 earned run average in 14 games.  Carpenter earned his first Major League win when he was ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2009/07/farm-systems-filled-with-all-stars/ Just like that, the Phillies found themselves in a virtual tie with the Florida Marlins for first place in the National League East. Not only did the Atlanta Braves sweep the Phillies in three games, but they found themselves two games back in the divisional race. Happ was excellent, striking out ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2009/07/braves-complete-sweep/ Philadelphia Phillies (39-36) at Atlanta Braves (37-40) J.A Happ (5-0, 3.33 ERA) vs. Javier Vazquez (5-7, 3.04 ERA) Time: 7:00 p.m at Turner Field Weather: Partly Cloudy, 90 TV: Comcast Sportsnet Twitter: Phillies Nation "I think today's a good indication of what he can do and what his capabilities are," Charlie Manuel said on Saturday after ... http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2009/07/gameday-phillies-39-36-at-braves-37-40/