Phils may have only split the Mets series, but one thing that stands out though is Jimmy Rollins' Lazarus Act, as he has risen from the dead. Over the past 3 games J-Roll has gone 9-11 (.818) with 3 runs, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 1 homerun, 5 rbi, 3 walks, 5 stolen bases, and has raised his OPS 41   more...
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Before we get started on our weeklong marathon of first-half reviews and second-half previews, a word about left-handed relief, and how the Phillies probably screwed up. Let's start in Reading with a look at the last-place Double-A team, a squad that was supposed to be overflowing with talent and   more...
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On Sunday, Mike Drago of the Reading Eagle polled local media, including yours truly, to rank the top 15 minor leaguers in the Phillies' chain. Here's the current pecking order, according to Reading-based experts: 1). Lou Marson; 2). Michael Taylor; 3). Carlos Carrasco; 4). Jason Donald; 5). Joe   more...
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The Phillies bullpen was nothing short of spectacular last night. They allowed only one run on four hits in ten innings of work. Unfortunately they used every bullpen arm they had and actually had tonight's starter, Kyle Kendrick ready to pitch the--th inning. Given the needed rest the bullpen   more...
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In a stunning move, the Phillies have purchased the contract of prospect Andrew Carpenter. (...)
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In a stunning move, the Phillies have purchased the contract of prospect Andrew Carpenter. (...)
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Fabio Castro has been called up to the Phillies. Andrew Carpenter, who pitched one inning in his first major league appearance, was sent down to AA Reading. (...)
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