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Pete Orr’s Canadian Heritage Not Enough to Keep him on Phillies

Do you like Pete Orr?  You probably do.  He’s one of the few unhateable people walking the earth. But this is offseason baseball, when we don’t have a keen slide or a quirky smile to distract…Read More

IronPigs Make Bacon Much Harder to Bring Home

Tied 1-1 in a best of three series, Ryne Sandberg put the hopes of the ‘Pigs in the hands of Dave Bush.  He gave up two runs in five innings of doing stuff, which would have been fine, had…Read More

Ruben Amaro Jumps to Defend Dom Brown from All You Awful People

As we all are painfully aware, the best place to find introspective Phillies analysis is the comment section on philly.com.  Real sports fans concentrate so hard on what’s best for their team, they…Read More

Phillies Fans Stare Expectantly at Dom Brown, Tap Watches

He wasn’t a legend immediately upon reaching the Major Leagues.  He wasn’t a legend in the 2010 playoffs run.  He wasn’t a legend for most of 2011. I’m beginning to wonder if…Read More

Ruben Amaro Clearly Sniffing Around Trash Pile; Signs Dave Bush

Ruben Amaro never forgets an enemy, though whether to dispatch of them silently in the night or embrace them as a friend for their skill seems to be a decision he makes without consulting anyone and at…Read More

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Who is Freddy Galvis and What is He Doing in Lehigh Valley

Who is Freddy Galvis again? Don’t be stupid.  Freddy is frequently brought up in conversation…Read More

Phillies to Acquire Some Sort of Pain Free Placido Polanco

Hunter Pence to the Phillies for Jarred Cosart, Jonathan Singleton, and somebody else! Hunter Pence to…Read More

Phillies Call Up Sort of Okay Pitching “Prospect”

In an effort to prove we can call up minor league player whenever we want to, the Phillies are bringing…Read More

Phanatic’s Shenangians Result in Children’s Laughter, Hospital Visit

When the Phillies are out of town, you probably assumed, as I did , that the Phanatic finds a local…Read More

Justin De Fratus Kicks Enough Ass to Receive Ass-Kicking Promotion

Late last night, when all of the Phillies were fast asleep or having their reputation soiled by vicious…Read More

Everyone in Phillies Farm System Destined for Hall of Fame

“…once they get to the show, all it takes is a great day for them to be remembered.” –Brad…Read More

Hundreds Jump at the Chance to Work with ‘Pigs

The economy!  As a child, I thought it was a sandwich.  Eventually, it became the name of the class…Read More

Ironpigs Stadium Literally Wins “Best Place Ever”

You know, I’ve never heard of Gameops.com but because they are willing to award us with a first…Read More