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Lineup Comparison: Phillies

Consider this: the “team to beat” is the Phillies, so the Mets’ focus should be on putting a team on the field that is better head-to-head. I don’t believe that the Mets’ pitching staff — even with the game shortened … Continue reading

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J.C. Romero Busted for PEDs

MLB has suspended Philadelphia Phillies reliever J.C. Romero for 50 games for violating the league’s drug policy. Reportedly, MLB offered to cut the suspension in half — to 25 games — if Romero agreed to sit out the postseason. Romero … Continue reading

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Phillies Sign Moyer, Park

The reigning World Champion Phillies have signed pitchers Jamie Moyer and Chan Ho Park to fill out their 2009 starting rotation. Two decent moves by the Phillies, assuming that Park is used similarly to the way Joe Torre employed him … Continue reading

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Put Up or Shut Up

Pitchers and catchers have yet to report … indeed, it’s not even Christmas yet … and the Mets – Phillies verbal rivalry has already begun. Perhaps ignited by Cole Hamels’ admission that the Mets are “choke artists”, recently signed closer … Continue reading

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Phillies Sign Raul Ibanez

According to various reports, the Phillies have signed Raul Ibanez to fill the left field position vacated by Pat Burrell. Sounds good to me. First, it keeps Ibanez off the Mets — let him stumble around CBP rather than Citi … Continue reading

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Mets May Have to Bid for Manny

When he was available as a free rental, the Mets passed on Manny Ramirez at the trade deadline. If they can avoid it, they will not get into the bidding war for Manny. However, there is one situation where the … Continue reading

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Phillies Re-Sign Scott Eyre

The Phillies have re-signed LOOGY Scott Eyre to a one-year deal. Good move by the Phils to keep the veteran lefty on an inexpensive ($2M), short-term contract.

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George Sherrill Available

Add Baltimore lefthander George Sherrill to the list of “available” closers, according to Nick Cafardo of Boston.com / The Boston Globe. Sherrill will be 32 years old when the 2009 season begins, and is coming off a 31-save year — … Continue reading

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