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Phillies Trade Jayson Werth’s Replacement for Ex-Local High Schooler

Life has been super fast for Ben Francisco. Unlike most players, Benny actually existed prior to playing for the Phillies.  We know this not because he was spectacular in any way, but because his name…Read More

Who Had Money on Ben Francisco Being the Hero?

This one was pretty terrifying.  We were all prepared for a pitchers duel, but preparedness does not make a tight game any less vomit inducing.   Jamie Garcia and Cole Hamels both threw zeros up through…Read More

With 600 Home Runs, Thome Now Worthy of Being a Phillie Again

Some buzz is starting to be heard that the Phillies could make a play for none other than Jim Thome, who recently hit his 600th home run. –This Seattle Times article about Jim Thome that has a picture…Read More

Average Pitchers Duel, Francisco Wins Game With Single

I think that pitchers duels are considerably more interesting when the pitchers involved are quality major league starters.  I like Vance Worley, he looks like he can be a solid back of the rotation starter,…Read More

Charlie Manuel Initiates Public Plea for Right-Handed Batter

It seems as though Charlie Manuel has pulled the plug on the Ben Francisco Experiment, which has been churning out hideous creatures since about May, when the laboratory was almost destroyed by a manic…Read More

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Halladay, Homers Lead Phils to 3-2 Win

C.J. Wilson says of bunch of stuff on twitter.  Before facing Roy Halladay he acknowledged the fact…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

Bud Norris Bested By Roy Oswalt, Surprising No One

Roy Oswalt is the number three starter on this pitching staff.  Take a look at the line of former Phillies…Read More

Ben Francisco is Guy to Be Compared to Jayson Werth in 2011

Who would have thought that all this speculation, drama, and hand injuries would wind up exactly how…Read More

Chooch Was Run Over in Phils Win

David Norris.  That is the name of an accountant, your UPS guy, or perhaps a royal navy officer.  With…Read More

PHREAK SHOW: The Cult of Benny Fresh

Pat, the second half of The Citizens Bankers, spills his guts with some bold predictions for Ben Francisco.…Read More

Phils Fans Nearing Breaking Point

I think that a torrent of swearing and crying is the only way to handle when something does not go your…Read More

Insert Lame Doctor Pun Here: Phils Blank Yankees Behind Halladay

A little earlier in the spring, I met my quota for making fun of fat people that play for the New York…Read More

So Domonic Brown is 0-for-Spring Training

“I barely ever get frustrated with anything.” –Domonic Brown Me either! Read | Share

Doc Faces Former Mates in Phillies Win

Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.  Seriously?  That may be the worst name for a stadium of all time.  Luckily,…Read More

When Will People Start Buying Phillies Shirts

As you can probably tell, the TBOH staff is made up of rebellious ne’er-do-well’s.  We often…Read More

Kyle Kendrick Now Arbitrating All By His Damn Self

“We are pleased to have come to terms with Benny,” Ruben Amaro grinned, using an affectionate…Read More

Pat O’Donnell Doesn’t Have to Explain Himself

EDITOR’S NOTE: So you obviously saw my sob story the other day (yesterday?) about how I’m…Read More

Some Pointless Complication to the Very Simple News

Here’s what we know. Read | Share

Jamie Moyer Celebrates Endless Career With Unflattering Record

Somewhere, all of those slump-isms about bringing up Domonic Brown and watching his presence be the magical…Read More