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American WareWOLF on the West Coast

Well, with this little six game West Coast inter-league swing under way news has come out that it looks as if Randy...

A Much Deserved Day Off

Yo, what a home stand!  I honestly still don't believe it.  Back on May 28 I said that playoff caliber teams take advantage...

Polanco Traded

Placido Polanco was traded this afternoon to Detroit for right-handed reliever Ugueth Urbina and infielder Ramon Martinez. It's no surprise Polanco was...

First it’s a little irritating, then you hear it a few times

On the big amateur draft day, the Phils selected local boy Mike Costanzo with the 65th pick overall (Lieber cost them their...

Birthday Present

What more can I ask for than a call at midnight from my sister who works at the Phillies informing me that...

What a Stud

Oh, Chase Utley, how do I love thee?  Let me count the ways. 1-2-3-4 runs in a Grand Slam!!  Pinch hitting nonetheless.  Seemingly...

Congratulations

Let me be the first to congratulate the Phillies on their winning road trip.  Many people called this a make or break trip,...

Graduation Season

Hey everyone, we've introduced a new section here at Phillies Nation called 'academic.' (it's 5 boxes down on the right) It'll be your one stop...

Trade Rumors

So there's been some talk among Cubs fans surrounding a possible trade.  Cubs GM Jim Hendry confirmed on ESPN Radio that he is...

Daily Dozen

Well the Phils have played 4 games in this defining 12 game stretch and so far they are 3 and 1.  Is...

Rocking Chair Runners

The Cardinals announcers made an interesting point during today's game about how the Phillies baserunning seemingly adopted the laid back attitude of Charlie...

Yawn

So it's Wednesday and you know what that means. Bobby Abreu hit a home run last night and the Phillies are in...

Marlon Byrd Traded

Just heard over CBP's PA system:  Marlon Byrd has been traded to the Washington Nationals for outfielder Endy Chavez.  That's as much as...

Numbers and News

That liberal rag, the New York Times actually had an interesting piece in its Sports section today.  It discussed baseball's black market for...

A Little Fire

I flirted with the idea of giving David Bell the Steve Jeltz Award when he left the bases loaded early in tonight's...

Your an Adjective Now

Did anyone else take advantage of the free ESPN Insider day yesterday?  You didn't miss much, but here's a funny nugget from...

Disappointing

John Donovan rated the 5 most underachieving teams through the first 1/5 of the season and surprise surprise he ranked the Phillies...

Next Stop Byberry Manor

You can say what you want about Tim Worrell and his psychological meltdown, but who else thinks this may have been a...

Ain’t no coincidence

There have been some rumors going around suggesting that Bobby Abreu's mini-slump in April (.743 OPS .261 avg) may be caused by issues...

Utley for All-Star

It's voting season, so vote early and often for your favorite Phillies starters. Vote for Phillies All-StarsCome for the Phillies and stay...

Updates

Wow, its been a busy week keeping up with the Phillies down here in DC.  After three straight low scoring games the...

Phillies vs. Nationals – RFK Stadium

A Close One

The decision to carry only 4 outfielders was justified a bit more tonight. Placido Polanco made his first career start in left...

Can you feel it?

So I spent the weekend at home in Philly and unfortunately my friends and family confirmed my earlier suspicions - the frustration...