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Mike Azzalina

My name is Mike Azzalina. I grew up in Easton, Pennsylvania where I pretended to be Kevin Stocker in my backyard. I now reside in Mechanicsburg, PA where I can be found as a third base coach in the living room while my patient wife looks the other way. While I love all sports, my heart lies with the Phightins. I grew up loving them during a time when they were the pushover franchise, which made my college years (2005-2009) that much sweeter.

2 Jul 1997: Center Darren Daulton of the Philadelphia Phillies swings at the ball as catcher Tim Laker of the Baltimore Orioles watches during a game at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. The Orioles won the game 10-6.

Phillies vs. Braves: Who to Watch

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 31: Odubel Herrera #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by Aaron Altherr #23 after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on July 31, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Phillies vs. Angels: What you should know about the series

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 22: Cameron Rupp #29 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with Odubel Herrera #37 at home plate after hitting a three-run home run in the eighth inning during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park on July 22, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Brewers won 9-8. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Phillies Phocus: The Houston Astros come to Philly

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MIAMI, FL - JULY 17: Nick Williams #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits an RBI single in the third inning during a game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 17, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Phillies Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 09: Pat Neshek #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch in the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park on July 9, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 7-1. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Phillies Opposition Roadblock: Miami Marlins

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 09: Hector Neris #50 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks to the sky after beating the San Diego Padres 7-1 at Citizens Bank Park on July 9, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Phillies Opposition Roadblock: Milwaukee Brewers

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Jun 22, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) celebrates his double during the eighth inning of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies won the game 5-1. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Opposition Roadblock: Arizona Diamondbacks

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Sep 20, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; From left to right Philadelphia Phillies general manager Matt Klentak and top prospects pitcher Ben Lively and outfielder Dylan Cozens and first baseman Rhys Hoskins prior to a game against the Chicago White Sox at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies farm system report: Prospects continue success through June

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Jun 18, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) leans on the outfield wall after watching a solo home run by Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Reymond Fuentes (not pictured) during the tenth inning at Citizens Bank Park. The Diamondbacks defeated the Phillies 5-4 in 10 innings. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Opposition Roadblock: St. Louis Cardinals

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Jun 15, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp (34) scores a run against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Opposition Roadblock: Arizona Diamondbacks

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Mar 11, 2017; Dunedin, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Williams (65) runs home to score a run against the Toronto Blue Jays at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Farm System Report: New Names Take Center Stage

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Jun 11, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Opposition Roadblock: Boston Red Sox

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Jun 7, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) reacts after hitting a double against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Opposition Roadblock: St. Louis Cardinals

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Jun 14, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Cal State Fullerton Titans pitcher Thomas Eshelman (15) throws against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first inning at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Farm System Report: Randolph Finding his Stroke

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Jun 4, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) celebrates his RBI double during the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Giants, 9-7. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Opposition Roadblock: Atlanta Braves

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May 30, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Aaron Hill (7) celebrates with third baseman Eduardo Nunez (10) after scoring a run against the Washington Nationals in the second inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Opposition Roadblock: San Francisco Giants

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