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Phillies: Top ten starting and relief pitchers of the 1980’s

By Kerry Kauffman

PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 25: Steve Carlton throws out the first pitch before the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Tampa Bay Rays during game three of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 25, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 25: Steve Carlton throws out the first pitch before the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Tampa Bay Rays during game three of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 25, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA – APRIL 4: Philadelphia Phillies fans celebrate introductions of their team against the Pittsburgh Pirates on the last opening day at Veterans Stadium on April 4, 2003 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pirates defeated the Phillies 9-1. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

10 – Kent Tekulve (1985 – 1988)

A top closer in his days in Pittsburgh, Tekulve was a very good short man during his time with the Phillies. He pitched over 100 innings in both 1986 and 1987, setting up closer Steve Bedrosian. Tekulve had a 3.31 ERA over 367 1/3 innings in 291 games with the Phillies.

9 – Ron Reed (1976 – 1983)

Reed was a mainstay in the Phillies bullpen for several seasons. He compiled a 26-14 record in the 1980’s, including a 2.66 ERA in 1982 and a 9-1 record for the 1983 NL Championships team.  Reed had a 3.32 ERA in 346 innings over 212 games from 1980 to 1983. He finished his career with the White Sox in 1984.

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