June 25, 2008

Phillies Eye Fuentes, Place Victorino on Trading Block

According to ESPN Insider, (link requires a subscription) the Phillies are one of five finalists to land Rockies’ southpaw reliever Brian Fuentes.
Fuentes and his career 3.42 ERA would be a welcomed addition to the best bullpen in the game.  Aside from a solid ERA and a resume with three All-Star game selections, Fuentes would serve [...]

June 25, 2008

The Cheatin’ Phils?

The Boston Globe reported today that one Major League official believes the Phillies were stealing signs during their recent series with the Red Sox.  Apparently this isn’t the first time these allegations have been made towards the Phillies either.
Who knows if these claims are accurate, but, if anybody knows about cheating it would be Boston.

June 25, 2008

Bring Home the Gold

 
What will you be doing around this time in 12 years?
 
Heading to the ballpark to see the 2020 version of the Phitin’ Phils?
 
Gearing up for the big 2020 presidential election?
 
Maybe getting ready for the 2020 Summer Olympics – in Philadelphia.
 
Philadelphia’s unsuccessful bid to host the 2016 Olympics should serve as a valuable lesson for [...]

June 25, 2008

Wake up the Beast!

Does Charlie Manuel need to show some of his anger towards the team?  Remember when Manuel flipped on his players in the Florida Marlins’ dugout during a game?  Remember when Manuel had a less than amiable encounter with Howard Eskin?  What is the connection between the two?
The team responded with wins.
The Phillies are lucky to [...]