With the season winding down and some players already starting to pack it in, I've decided to come up with an anti-All*Star team. This team is comprised of a player at each position, who has just absolutely sucked this year. They may not be the worst at their position, but they should be so much   more...
Original Story: http://pcpsports.com/2008/09/05/2008-mlb....

In case you missed it, the Phillies placed right fielder Geoff Jenkins on the 15-day disabled list with a right hip flexor strain. Jenkins hurt his hip running to first base on Friday night after singling up the middle. There is no timetable for Jenkins return, and the Phillies have recalled IF/OF   more...
Original Story: http://www.hotstovephilly.com/2008/08/24....

The Phillies acted like a kid who had to have his toy, even though his parents told him it would go on sale tomorrow. It was known throughout baseball that then...
Original Story: http://pcpsports.com/2008/08/15/the-trad....

One of the biggest factors in all of baseball is prospects. Now that we are entering August, we should start seeing lots of them called up who could make big impacts on their clubs for years to come. Here are my top ten prospects and while some won't be called up this year, they will all be factors   more...

The New York Yankees might need a catcher. The Washington Nationals have Paul Lo Duca, an overpaid, unnecessary, bump on a log who could/should be available for peanuts. Could there be something here?
Original Story: http://www.truthaboutit.net/2008/07/if-p....

I present to you the All Rule 5 Team, a full lineup of current ballplayers that could match up well against just about any lineup in the bigs....Each December, at the annual Winter Meetings, the Rule 5 Draft occurs. Without going into any great detail (so as not to bore your pants off), the   more...
Original Story: http://pcpsports.com/2008/08/23/one-mans....

I understand that the cost of relievers over the past few years has skyrocketed, but this asking price is a tad bit ridiculous..The Boston Globe reported last night that the Red Sox were in the mix for former National's reliever Jon Rauch. Rauch has a 2.98 ERA and was dealt to the Diamondbacks for   more...
Original Story: http://www.soxaddict.org/2008/07/25/the-....

Phillies fans who are hoping A.J. Burnett is the pitcher the Phillies acquire before the July 31st trading deadline shouldn't hold their breath. Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal is reporting the Phillies have minimal interest in Burnett, and the feeling appears to be mutual as the Phillies are one of the   more...
Original Story: http://www.hotstovephilly.com/2008/07/13....

Phils beat gNats 8-5, reclaim 1st place.Now for the real story, the Florida Marlins are close to obtaining Manny Ramirez from the BoSox. Manny the Marlin? That scares me. The Marlins already have a formidable offense, and putting Manny (.299 avg, 20 hr, .926 OPS) in the middle of that lineup only   more...
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With the trade deadline looming and injuries to several players, bullpen situations remain in flux throughout baseball. Jonathan Lee takes a look at recent moves and ranks all of MLB's closers.
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Business begins to pick up in the Texas Rangers' front office in the wake of a disappointing 7-5 loss to the Seattle Mariners.
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It was finally a good week for the Phillies, who start this week in first place in the National League East standings, two and a half games up on the second place Florida Marlins and three games up on the third place New York Mets.The Phillies won five out of six games this week, including a three   more...
Original Story: http://www.hotstovephilly.com/2008/08/04....

While trade rumors continue to sizzle, Eddie Guardado and C.J. Wilson contribute to a heartbreaking Texas Rangers meltdown at U.S. Cellular Field.
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Because this is only a 3 or 4 game sample size, we are seeing players who would not normally make it onto this list. You should also take into account, the lesser amount of games when you look at the table below, remember, this is only over 3 or 4 games.Topping out this shortened week's list is   more...
Original Story: http://baseballreflections.com/2008/07/2....

This past week started very poorly for the Phillies but ended on a high note.Coming off a tough series with the Florida Marlins in which the Fightin Phils lost the final two games, including a gem thrown by ace Cole Hamels, the Phillies rolled into Flushing hoping to put some distance between them   more...
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