- Brennan Weiss It was the most anticipated start for the Phillies since Cliff Lee made his debut against the Giants on July 31st. It was the first time since Steve Carlton that a pitcher with at least 3 Cy Coung Award wins started for the Phillies. And it was a long, but [...]
Distractions Not Distracting the Phillies
By: bwice | Thursday August 13th, 2009
Lee-Francisco Trade Turns Out Great
By: bwice | Saturday August 1st, 2009
- Brennan Weiss Going into the sixth inning in last night’s game between the Phillies and Giants, Philly fans knew that they had something special. Newly acquired Cliff Lee from the Cleveland Indians was pitching a no-hitter with one out in the sixth when Juan Uribe slapped a double down the right field line. Giants’ [...]
Halladay Trade Rumors Getting Old
By: bwice | Sunday July 26th, 2009
As much as the Phillies want Blue Jays’ ace and former Cy Young award winner Roy Halladay, the hope for a successful deal is decreasing each day that goes by before the July 31st MLB deadline. Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi boldly stated that he will not “force” any trade including Halladay. He will only trade him under certain circumstances. Ricciardi said that he wants to be “wowed” by an offer, and until he is, nothing will be done. Though there is still hope for the Phillies with just five days left until the deadline, Halladay and the Blue Jays have given clues to the press that he will spend at least the rest of the 2009 season in Toronto.
Phillies Starting Staff Underrated?
By: bwice | Friday July 17th, 2009
Halladay, one of the greatest right-handed starting pitchers in the game today, is 10-3 with a 2.85 ERA, 106 K’s, 3 complete games, and over 120 innings thrown. Aside from the stats, he has that “fierce competitor personality” when he steps onto the pitching mound, a trait that scouts look for and a trait that any team would love to have. He has the desire to win, and each batter he sends back to the dugout is a small victory. Now please, tell me this, who would not LOVE to have this type of big-game pitcher on their team? Absolutely no one.
