antonio bastardo

Latest Updates

Phillies Pen Proves Problematic

Generally, in the course of a 9-inning baseball game, the starting attempts to throw as many productive and efficient innings as possible. Barring any external events such as injuries or delays, when…Read More

Phillies and Antonio Bastardo Apparently Don’t Like Courtrooms

Left-handed reliever Antonio Bastardo and the Phillies have agreed on a one-year, $1.4 million deal today, avoiding the sometimes contentious salary arbitration procedure. The deal contains unnamed performance…Read More

Ruben Amaro Quietly Grants Antonio Bastardo Amnesty for 2013

There are people in Ruben Amaro’s ledger who have been marked by a red ‘X.’ Through various avenues, they have left our fair city.  Trades, free agency, outright release, shadow conspiracies,…Read More

Shut the Hell Out: McCann Slams Home 5-0 Loss

“Heckuva pitchers’ duel,” Tom McCarthy called it. Yes, he said it today, in a Kyle Kendrick vs. Tim Hudon start.  And he wasn’t even way off base like you’d assume.  This…Read More

Podsednik Walks Off as Juan Pierre Watches Nervously

I did not know that this game was supposed to happen.  I thought that the Phillies were getting a rare day off this spring after obviously erroneously checking the schedule.  Luckily I turned on a television…Read More

And more..

Phillies in on George Sherrill Because Why Not

The Phillies are reinforcing their youth brigade the only way they can:  By adding age to it. Not satisfied…Read More

Rollins Leads Phils to 7-1 Victory

The 2011 Philadelphia Phillies have tied the franchise record for victories with 101.  In the process…Read More

Rich Dubee Furiously Silent About Antonio Bastardo Tipping Pitches

“I’m not telling you where it was — it might have been his shoelaces.” –Rich Dubee Rich…Read More

Phillies Sweep Reds With 6-4 Victory

I usually attempt (mostly unsuccessfully) to come up with something witty to say at the beginning of…Read More

Danys Baez Being DFA’d Better News Than Brad Lidge Returning

Mere days after crediting Danys Baez for Antonio Bastardo’s success for some reason, Charlie Manuel…Read More

Three Young Pitchers Two Hit Marlins

Vance Worley, Michael Stutes and Antonio Bastardo threw a two hit shut out today.  I had a master plan…Read More

Oh Yeah, Brad Lidge is Somewhat Closer to Returning

“We don’t even need a bullpen!” we laughed during the offseason.  ”All of these…Read More

Phils Take Padres In Extras On Howard Double

Ryan Howard strikes out a lot.  He also can hit the living shit out of a baseball.  These two aspects…Read More

Oswalt’s Back is Fine in Shutout Win

Everyone take a deep breath.  Now everyone wonder why the fuck you are awake at 1:30 in the morning…Read More

Phillies Fans Shriek In Horror as Braves Knock Lee Around

I suppose it was bound to happen.  I know that Cliff chose us and came back to us after flirting with…Read More

Phillies Demand Death Match to Decide Final Bullpen Spot

The Phillies have told us there is only one bullpen spot available, and given the morose way in which…Read More

BLOOD IN THE WATER: TBOH’s Ass-Kicking, Gunslinging, Shark Infested 2010 Phillies Preview

PART THREE Roy Halladay (17-10, 2.79 ERA, 32 G) What’s going to happen?  Roy’s going to come…Read More

Bastardo “Lights Out,” Brad Lidge Found Sobbing in Shower

And Brad Lidge’s car fire of a 2009 season spreads further still into the offseason. Beerleaguer…Read More

Amaro Extends Reach to Japan; Laughs Maniacally

And here come the lefties. Ruben Amaro’s on a bit of a tear this week, fattening up the minors…Read More

Cole ‘Labors,’ Rockies Even Series

Damn it. Three double plays, no runners in scoring position through the first four innings, and a revolving…Read More