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Planning the Phillies Infield Going Forward

Planning the Phillies Infield Going Forward

When a team fails to live up to the lofty expectations set by management and fans alike, change and turnover is inevitable. That is exactly the situation the Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in after quietly

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Don’t Expect Much Change To The Phillies Infield

Don’t Expect Much Change To The Phillies Infield

Ryan Howard underwent surgery Wednesday afternoon for the Achilles tendon that he tore running out of the batter’s box for the final out of the Phillies season. If the surgery goes perfect the slugger is

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Phils Get Out Quick, But Are Slowed Down By Cardinals Bullpen

Phils Get Out Quick, But Are Slowed Down By Cardinals Bullpen

The Phillies veteran infield made a major contribution in Saturday night's winning effort over the Cardinals and they helped the Fightins' to a quick lead in the first inning last night in game two, but

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Rollins, Utley And Howard Lead Phils Offense In Game One

Rollins, Utley And Howard Lead Phils Offense In Game One

The Phillies decisive 11-6 win over the Cardinals was much thanks to contributions from their dynamic infield. Despite falling behind early, Philly was able to overcome Kyle Lohse, who throw three no-hit innings to start

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Six Run Inning Powers Phillies To Victory

Six Run Inning Powers Phillies To Victory

In the first of a four game set with the Milwaukee Brewers, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel opted to play a different lineup, resting Ryan Howard, Raul Ibanez, and the injured Chase Utley, and playing Wilson

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Lee Stays Hot, Guides Phillies To Third Straight Win

Lee Stays Hot, Guides Phillies To Third Straight Win

Cliff Lee has been nothing short of spectacular in the month of August. Entering Wednesday’s game against the Reds, the lefthander was 4-0 with an ERA of 0.58. He had allowed just two runs in

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Impact of Placido Polanco’s Injury

Impact of Placido Polanco’s Injury

The unfortunate reality is that injuries are inevitable throughout the course of a 162 game baseball season. Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco knows that unfortunate reality all too well this season and his latest injury

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Amaro Strikes Again: Phillies Acquire Hunter Pence

Amaro Strikes Again: Phillies Acquire Hunter Pence

Not to be outdone on a week where the Philadelphia Eagles acquired three Pro-Bowl caliber players, the Phillies have made their move to prime themselves for another World Series run. For the third straight season,

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Phils May Need Replacement For Polanco And It’s Not Martinez Or Valdez

Phils May Need Replacement For Polanco And It’s Not Martinez Or Valdez

The Phillies placed Placido Polanco on the 15-day disabled list when he was diagnosed with back spasms. At the time, Polanco was in an 0 for 15 rut and the trip to the DL provided

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Phillies Trade Deadline Prospects In The Outfield

Phillies Trade Deadline Prospects In The Outfield

As the Phillies come out of the All-Star break and the MLB Trade deadline approaching the team will be looking to fix a glaring weakness that is the lack of hitting from right-handed hitters in

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