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Jonathan Papelbon Introduced as Phillies’ New Guy Who is Quirky

Ruben Amaro, typing on his Blackberry, sits at a conference room table with Scott Proefrock, Scott Boras, and Jonathan Papelbon. Proefrock:  ”…all right, I think we have a deal.” Papelbon,…Read More

Lehigh Valley Ironpigs Ask You to Prepare to be Hospitalized

Coca-Cola Park is the House of Leaves of stadiums, in that its shape is constantly shifting, morphing, and transforming; only instead of trapping explorers within its walls, the Ironpigs only intend for…Read More

Jim Thome is Indeed Expected to Play First Base

“Thome indicated to Amaro that he believes he can play first base three to five times a month, if needed. Gload started just 11 games in 2011.” –Todd Zolecki There’s a slow-rising…Read More

Loria Wants Us All to Know How “Cool” Miami Is

I can imagine how this works.  Marlins owner Jeffery Loria staring into a mirror, practicing his Spanish, trying like hell to remember how to mix a decent martini.  David Samson bursts into the room…Read More

Pat Burrell Loses Fight with Career-Ending Foot Injury

Spring Training;, I don’t know how many years ago, but Mike Lieberthal and Alex Arias were there.  I was shoving a $3 baseball with a Phillies logo on it at the players as they stormed by, knowing…Read More

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Jonathan Papelbon Apparently Phillies’ Answer to Offensive Issues

The closer’s role on a baseball team is to be a wild, quirky fella who can come trotting out of…Read More

Phillies Clearly Building to Something, Sign Some Pitcher to Minor League Deal

What does it take to get invited to the Phillies Spring Training camp?  Dozens of phone calls to the…Read More

Phillies Take Advice from Old Beer Commercial; Idolize Twins

Michael Cuddyer was seen frolicking about town the other day, Jim Thome is already here, and Joe Nathan…Read More

Phillies Appreciate Your Attendance and Money, Would Like More

Your money is great.  Look at it, sitting there in that bank account.  Sometimes the numbers go up,…Read More

Ryan Madson “Deal” to Include $44 Million, Scott Boras Snickering

If you thought that Ryan Madson’s contract negotiations were a gathering of friends dedication…Read More

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