Blogging about the 5x NL East Champion Phillies
When the trade went down back in December, Phillies fans were left with two questions. The first was why would they trade away Cliff Lee? There was never a clear answer other than they wouldn’t be able to sign him and it was a move to restock the farm system. The second question was how … Continue reading Halladay’s Season
Phillies (57-48, 2nd in NL East) at Florida Marlins (53-52, t3rd in NL East) Where: Sun Life Stadium (Miami, FL) Discussion: Liberty Bell Sports Probable Pitching Tue: Roy Halladay (12-8, 2.21) vs. Sean West (0-0. -.–) Wed: Kyle Kendrick (6-4, 4.44) vs. Anibal Sanchez (8-6, 3.33) Thu: Roy Oswalt (6-13, 3.53) vs. Chris Volstad (5-8, … Continue reading Series Preview: Marlins
As one Tweeter said earlier, I wonder when Roy Halladay is going to murder one of his under-performing team mates. Halladay allowed a run on eight innings of hard work as Josh Johnson and the Marlins bested Doc in their rematch, winning 2-0. The last time Halladay and Johnson faced each other, the Phillies ace … Continue reading Fish Gain Vengeance
The Phillies, Marlins game was canceled today due to rain. Instead of a double header tomorrow, the Phillies and Marlins will reschedule the game at a later date. It’s unknown if tomorrow’s match-up will feature Roy Halladay against Josh Johnson.
Phillies (33-25, 2nd in NL East) vs. Florida Marlins (28-30, 4th in NL East) Where: Citizens Bank Park Discussion: Liberty Bell Sports Probable Pitchers Tuesday: Kyle Kendrick (3-2, 4.62) vs. Chris Volstad (3-6, 4.08) Wednesday: Roy Halladay (8-3, 2.03) vs. Josh Johnson (6-2, 2.10) Thursday: Jamie Moyer (6-5, 3.98) vs. Anibal Sanchez (5-3, 3.18) Broadcast … Continue reading Series Preview: Marlins
Phillies fans knew there was going to be a no-hitter. But not many were expecting that Roy Halladay would be perfect. It’s almost fitting that it happened in Philadelphia where Halladay, a championship-starved pitcher, finally landed himself on a true contender. Doc faced 27 batters and showed each one of them to their seats on … Continue reading Historic Halladay
Phillies (26-20; 1st in NL East) at Florida Marlins (24-24; 4th in NL East) Where: Pro Player Stadium Dolphins Stadium Land Shark Stadium Joe Robbie Stadium Sun Life Stadium (Miami, FL) Discussion: Liberty Bell Sports Probable Pitchers Friday: Kyle Kendrick (2-2, 5.66) vs. Chris Volstad (3-5, 4.31) Saturday: Roy Halladay (6-3, 2.22) vs. Josh Johnson … Continue reading Series Preview: Marlins
Philadelphia Phillies Last year’s record/place: 93-69, 1st Key acquisitions: C Brian Schneider, 3B Placido Polanco, IF Juan Castro, OF Ross Gload, SP Roy Halladay, RP Danys Baez, RP Jose Contreras. Key losses: 3B Pedro Feliz, OF Matt Stairs, IF Eric Bruntlett, SP Cliff Lee, Pedro Martinez, SP Brett Myers. Player to watch: Roy Halladay – When you trade top-tier prospects and let a pitcher … Continue reading NL East Preview
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