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Phillies 2009 Playoff Round Table

Posted: 6th October 2009 by Shay Roddy in MLB
Fall is in the air, the days are getting shorter, and the Halloween decor is coming out. But the cityÆs focus is on other things right nowùthe baseball team. ThereÆs a buzz on the streets of Philadelphia, as the Phillies are set to begin their third straight October tomorrow against the Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. When the Phillies get set to take on the Rox tomorrow, we want you all filled ...

Who Gets on the Philadelphia Phillies Playoff Roster?

Posted: 5th October 2009 by Shay Roddy in MLB
The number one question IÆve been getting this week is who will make the Phillies postseason roster. So letÆs take a look at it: You have the obvious eight starters: SS, Jimmy Rollins; CF, Shane Victorino; 2B, Chase Utley; 1B, Ryan Howard; LF, Raul Ibanez; RF Jayson Werth; 3B, Pedro Feliz; C, Carlos Ruiz. You have nine pitching locks: Cole Hamels, Cliff Lee, Joe Blanton, Pedro Martinez, J.A. Happ, Brad Lidge, Scott ...

Emptying The Phillies Notebook

Posted: 4th October 2009 by Shay Roddy in MLB
Well, the regular season is over. A hint of fall is in the air, and this city is ready for itÆs third straight dose of October baseball. Here are some notes regarding the postseason that I have gathered over the last week: The Dodgers clinched the division last night with a 5-0 win over the Rockies. This means the Rockies will be the NLÆs Wild Card entrant and play the Phillies ...

BREAKING: Moyer Out For Season

Posted: 30th September 2009 by Shay Roddy in MLB
PHILADELPHIAùThis just in. Jamie Moyer's MRI results have come in and they don't show good news for the Phillies. The MRI shows tears in three tendonsùtwo in his groin and one in his lower abdomen. He will not pitch again in 2009. Recovery time is reportedly 10 months, but Moyer is expected to be ready for the start of Phillies' spring training in February. According to team physician Michael Ciccotti, Jamie Moyer will ...