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Grading The Trade Deadline

by Chris Bengel

By Chris Bengel Ruben Amaro Jr. will always be scrutinized for every move that he makes for the rest of his career.  Once again he silenced the critics for the time being.  Amaro acquired an ace starting pitcher for the third time the span of a year. Amaro pulled off another blockbuster with the acquisition … Continue reading Grading The Trade Deadline

Welcome Back J-Roll

by John Russo

As I said earlier this week, the Phillies would be welcoming back Jimmy Rollins with open arms. And boy did they ever. Rollins’ late-inning heroics made him the second player in as many days to save J.C. Romero’s ass as the Phillies won 7-6. With the score tied 5-5, Romero got himself into bases-loaded, one-out … Continue reading Welcome Back J-Roll