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Is David Herndon Becoming A Reliable Pitcher?

Is David Herndon Becoming A Reliable Pitcher?

A rule 5 draft pick in 2010, David Herndon spent the entire season on the Phillies’ major league roster, but was primarily used in a mop-up role. He appeared in 47 games in his rookie

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The Phillies Bullpen Has Been Critical To Their Success

The Phillies Bullpen Has Been Critical To Their Success

A concern about the Phillies before the season was the amount of depth in the bullpen. The team had lost a reliable reliever in Chad Durbin. They were forced to bring a pair of unreliable

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Contreras Activated, Victorino Starts Rehab Assignment And Blanton Shut Down For 3-4 Weeks

Contreras Activated, Victorino Starts Rehab Assignment And Blanton Shut Down For 3-4 Weeks

There were a couple of news stories for the Philadelphia Phillies over the last day or so and I promise I was going to put them all up in individual posts, but for the fact

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Lay Off Vance Worley, He Doesn’t Know Any Better, Yet

Lay Off Vance Worley, He Doesn’t Know Any Better, Yet

Everyone says stupid things when they are young. Last night Phillies pitcher Vance Worley did exactly that. He had his first “bad outing” as a big leaguer, and said the wrong thing to reporters after

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Should The Closer’s Job Be Ryan Madson’s For Good?

Should The Closer’s Job Be Ryan Madson’s For Good?

When Ryan Madson has received opportunities to close games in his career, he has struggled in the role. While he would convert a save occasionally in his chances during the 2009 and 2010 seasons, the

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Phillies Are Trying To Fight Through The Injuries Right Now

Phillies Are Trying To Fight Through The Injuries Right Now

For those who don't know, the current Disabled List for the Philadelphia Phillies is getting pretty crowded -- almost enough players to field a basketball team and on the list: Chase Utley, Jose Contreras, Brad

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Contreras to the DL, Madson to take over closer duties

Contreras to the DL, Madson to take over closer duties

On a day filled with Philadelphia sports victories, we get some not-so-great news as the day comes to a close. After Roy Halladay tied a career high with 14 strikeouts as he pitched his behind

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Hamels Pitches Another Gem For Phils 2nd Shut Out In A Row

Hamels Pitches Another Gem For Phils 2nd Shut Out In A Row

I'll take pitching over hitting any day especially in the post-season. Say what you want about the Phils poor hitting, they've got pitching which could break some records before it's over. This starting pitching staff

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Who Said The Braves Are Better Than The Phillies?

Who Said The Braves Are Better Than The Phillies?

Last year, the Phillies finished with 97 wins and just missed making their third straight World Series. In the offseason, Ruben Amaro, Jr. compiled arguably the best pitching staff on paper in the history of

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Lidge Doesn’t Expect To Return Until Mid-Season

Lidge Doesn’t Expect To Return Until Mid-Season

I didn't feel good about Brad Lidge's chances of doing much this year, when he started ailing in spring training, but now I'm starting to wonder whether we're going to see him at all in

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