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Phillies Won't Get Momentum Back with A Lineup Full of Backups

It has sure been an amazing year for the Philadelphia Phillies. They assembled a starting rotation for the ages, and that rotation came out and lived up to every one of the expectations placed on them. They may have even over performed this year. An offense that has been spotty... Continue reading "Phillies Won't Get Momentum Back with A Lineup Full of Backups" »

Philadelphia Phillies Clinch 5th Straight NL East Crown

The Philadelphia Phillies won their 98th game of the season and clinched the National League East title for the 5th straight year. The Phillies were already guaranteed a playoff spot but were able to ice the division and pop the bubbly. The Phillies have had an amazing year, and lived... Continue reading "Philadelphia Phillies Clinch 5th Straight NL East Crown" »

The Philadelphia Flyers Finally Name Chris Pronger 18th Captain in Team History

All of the speculation has ended, and at last, the Philadelphia Flyers named Chris Pronger the 18th Captain in franchise history. From the moment that the Philadelphia Flyers traded Mike Richards, it was speculated that Chris Pronger, who many believed was already the Captain in the absence of any leadership... Continue reading "The Philadelphia Flyers Finally Name Chris Pronger 18th Captain in Team History" »

"All-Hype Team" or "Dream Team?" - Answers Coming Soon for Eagles

The preseason in the NFL is just that. It doesn't count for anything, and it really doesn't show you the total package. Obviously teams are not going to run out their top tier coverages and offensive plays in a game that essentially does nothing for them. Understand that the preseason... Continue reading ""All-Hype Team" or "Dream Team?" - Answers Coming Soon for Eagles" »

Oswalt or Worley? The Debate Rages On

There is a large contingent of Philadelphia Phillies fans out there that have been clamoring for rookie phenom Vance Worley to get the nod over Roy Oswalt as a potential Game 4 playoff starter. Apparently, some folks forget what Roy Oswalt meant to this team down the stretch last season,... Continue reading "Oswalt or Worley? The Debate Rages On" »

Eagles' Success Rests on Vick and the O Line

This NFL season will get underway in just 5 days. The Philadelphia Eagles will begin the season with a number of questions needing to be answered, but also with a lot of expectations placed on them. Whether the Eagles live up to those expectations or not remains to be seen.... Continue reading "Eagles' Success Rests on Vick and the O Line" »

Phillies' Cliff Lee is Pitcher of the Month for 2nd Time This Year

For the 2nd time this season, Philadelphia Phillies' left-hander Cliff Lee has been named the National League Pitcher of the Month. Cliff Lee won the award in June too, and became the first ever Phillies' pitcher to be named Pitcher of the Month twice in one season. Cliff Lee was... Continue reading "Phillies' Cliff Lee is Pitcher of the Month for 2nd Time This Year" »

With Vick Locked Up, The Eagles Must Focus On DeSean

So Michael Vick got his contract extension, and the Philadelphia Eagles were able to cross a big entry off on their to do list. But they’re not quite done yet. In fact, they may be just getting started and the hardest part may be yet to come. There have been... Continue reading "With Vick Locked Up, The Eagles Must Focus On DeSean" »

The Flyers Show Confidence in James Van Riemsdyk With New Contract

The Philadelphia Flyers are confident in James Van Riemsdyk. They believe he will play a significant role on this team and in the organization’s quest to end its Stanley Cup drought. There wasn’t really any questioning that this June when the Flyers made the decision to remake and reform their... Continue reading "The Flyers Show Confidence in James Van Riemsdyk With New Contract" »

Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles' House of Cards

Everyone is very excited about the prospect of the upcoming NFL season and what it holds for the Philadelphia Eagles. While I admit I too am excited to see how all of the new additions pan out, I have some serious concerns too. Last season seemed like a whirlwind. I... Continue reading "Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles' House of Cards" »

There is Still Plenty to Be Decided For the Philadelphia Eagles

They always say the third pre-season NFL game is the most important, and for the Philadelphia Eagles, that couldn't be more true. The Eagles still have a number of questions to answer as they prepare for the beginning of the regular season. Tonight may provide a small glimpse of what... Continue reading "There is Still Plenty to Be Decided For the Philadelphia Eagles" »

The Jayson Werth Conundrum - Why I Feel Bad For Jayson Werth

I remember when I heard that Jayson Werth had signed a 7-year $126 million contract with the Washington Nationals. I wasn't shocked. I wasn't hurt. In fact, it played out just as I had suspected it would, and pretty much just like Jayson Werth hinted it would. Werth made no... Continue reading "The Jayson Werth Conundrum - Why I Feel Bad For Jayson Werth" »

The Truth Is No One Really Knows What the Philadelphia Flyers Will Be This Season

General Manager Paul Holmgren and Hall of Fame owner Ed Snider have been very bold this offseason. They have made a whirlwind of offseason moves that appear to have the Philadelphia Flyers poised for another Stanley Cup Run. But all of the movement on the Flyers' roster gives way to... Continue reading "The Truth Is No One Really Knows What the Philadelphia Flyers Will Be This Season" »

Phillies Rollins Leaves Game with Groin Strain

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins left today’s game against the Washington Nationals with what is being called a groin strain. The team has already said Rollins will be day-to-day, but the Phillies are not exactly known to be forthright when it comes to talk of injuries. Jimmy Rollins is in... Continue reading "Phillies Rollins Leaves Game with Groin Strain" »

Is Phillies Pitching Ready for the Postseason?

Philadelphia Phillies reliever/closer Ryan Madson struggled last night. Is it because the Phillies have underused their bullpen? It’s always the thing that you least expect that comes back and bites you. No one expected the Philadelphia Phillies to be out hit by the San Francisco Giants in last year’s NLCS,... Continue reading "Is Phillies Pitching Ready for the Postseason?" »