Posts Tagged ‘NLCS’

Did Mariano Rivera Use Spitballs?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

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What would the baseball postseason be without some good ole controversy to get the fans worked up into a lather? Not one worth watching, I say. And as if one cue, we now have the Mariano Rivera spitball [...]

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Ryan Howard Responds

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Yes, this blog has had a slight love affair with Ryan Howard in the last couple of weeks and so it did our heart proud to see him produce last night after taking a modicum of criticism for his post season play. Before Game 5, Howard had just five total hits during the Phillies [...]

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The World Series Wants the Phillies

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

The City of Brotherly Love is a mere four games away from their first World Series title in 28 years, thanks to the pitching of Cole Hamels, the bat of Jimmy Rollins, and the shoddy fifth inning of infield play from Rafael Furcal. Hamels was masterful as he struck out five while giving up [...]

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Have You Seen Ryan Howard?

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

I was recently taken to task for suggesting Ryan Howard was every bit as valuable as the other National League MVP candidates. While I still feel he deserves consideration for his regular season contributions, Howard has been anything but valuable during the Phillies postseason run. In 27 at-bats, the Phillies clean-up man has [...]

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More Phillies, Matt Stairs Fallout

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

Obama’s on the Phillies bandwagon, so make room. The Presidential hopeful announced his fanhood’s candidacy for Philadelphia last Saturday, while maintaining his White Sox fan standing. Obama’s move is similar to Sarah Palin’s puck-dropping ceremony as the candidates try to attract voters using Philadelphia sports.
Swing state fever! Catch it!

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NLCS – His Name is Matt Stairs

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

And yours isn’t. He was responsible for giving the Phillies a 3-1 lead over the favored Dodgers and you aren’t. His two run bomb gave the Phillies a 7-5 lead and yours did not. That’s why Matt Stairs is the king of all he surveys this morning and you, unfortunately, are not.

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