What Wild Card Worry?

"Last night's rainout was a bit of a disappointment, but on the plus side the makeup game on September 25th will add to the limited number home games left on the tail-end of the Phillies schedule.  With a Padres win last night, the Phils are now a full two...

Who's to Blame?

"I was at last night's Phillies-Astros debacle and witnessed barely a sniff of urgency to win the game.  Mind you, I left the park with the same feeling on Monday, even though Chase Utley ended that one with a walk-off home run.  For all that is said about the...

Playoff Baseball

"This weekend saw a playoff-like atmosphere surrounding Citizen's Bank Ballpark as the Phillies battled with the Reds for a chance to play in October; ultimately though, the Phils came up short.  The Reds took the series which saw all three games decided in the final...

Jamie Moyer and Road Trip

"PreludeFirst and foremost I must apologize for the lack of content over the weekend. With Brian on hiatus and with my attempt to finalize my school dealings for the upcoming '06 Semester the Fightin' Phils had to take a back seat to some more important life matters. Yet,...

Help Wanted: Outfielder

"If you have watched any type of sports highlight show over the last 24 hours there is no doubt that you witnessed the bonehead collision between Aaron Rowand and Chase Utley. In the bottom of the 8th inning former Phillies outfielder John Mabry hit a bloop fly ball past into...

Moyer's Debut

"Last night the Phillies new acquisition took to the mound.  Jamie Moyer, pitching in his first start National League game in 15 years, got off to a rather rough start.  Juan Pierre knocked a ball right off Moyer's glove to open the game and the Phils starter...

Matt Smith Called Up

"The Phils recalled LHP Matt Smith to replace Brian Sanches, who has been disappointing as of late.  You may recall Smith was acquired in the Bobby Abreu trade, which will give Pat GIllick a chance to see if his addition by subtraction success...

Walks and Wins: Will the Phils Miss Abreu?

"Coming off the news of Ryan Franklin's departure, the Phils beat the Braves last night 9-6.  It was a sloppy game that the Phillies should have dominated but one Atlanta could have easily stolen.  Brett Myers fell behind more batters than usual,...

Hey Everybody "Let's Go Streaking!"

"Top of the eigth. Zero Hits.Chase Utley stands in against Randy Flores with his streak of 33 games of consecutive safe hitting on the line. Utley cracked a bouncing dribbler to the 3rd base side of the mound which was fielded by pitcher Randy Flores. His momentum from...

Wolf Pitches, Abreu Traded

"As expected, today has been a busy and pivotal day for the Phillies and their future.  To start, Ryan Franklin was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for Randy Wolf.  It was then announced that Bobby Abreu, who was scheduled to start, was withheld...

Trade Abreu or Save Abreu?

"Eleven days remain until the trading deadline and as always there is considerably more talk than action.  Much of it surrounds Bobby Abreu who has been dangled as trade bait since Pat Gillick took over as GM.  Yesterday he proved his worth by propelling the Phils...