I never knew why it was called the Hot Stove, and I suppose in the age of Google and Wikipedia, I could easily find the answer to that question. Ultimately, it does not matter so I will simply continue on in blissful ignorance. Sports has become a 24 hour a day, 365 investment. [...]
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According to the Associated Press Charlie Manuel has had a change of heart and has decided to go with Joe Blanton in Game 4 of the World Series.
Manuel concerned for Lee said “I don’t think he’s ready for it on three days’ rest,” Manuel said. “I think you’re taking a chance on really pushing him.” [...]
Entering our final week of the season and recaps..here we go
Joe Blanton helped the Phillies finally cut some games off their magic number yesterday as he helped them win in Milwaukee 6-5. Blanton(12-7) did not have one of his best games of the year, but went 5.2 innings and allowed seven hits and five runs [...]
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Game 1
The Phillies drew first blood in the double dip in Miami yesterday, as they came on late for a 9-3 win. Joe Blanton(11-7) went seven shutout innings allowing only two hits and two walks while striking out nine to get the victory. Ryan Howard had two hits and three RBI to lead the Phillies [...]
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The story for the Phillies win last night went from a solid start for Joe Blanton after a tough one, to a big blast by Jayson Werth in the 6-1 win. Jayson Werth hit a grand slam to put the game out of reach in the seventh inning for his 34th home run of the [...]
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Welcome to another edition of Chatter Up! here at NLEC. This week will match up Mark P Centerfield Gate against Matt Smith of Phillies Phandom. Enjoy!
MrNorthJersey(NLEC): Do you want and expect Willingham back in a Nationals uniform in 2010?
Mark P(CFG): There was talk of trading Willingham all season, but it never happened — [...]
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Last night the Washington Nationals actually got a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies. After being down 2-0 early, they exploded with eight runs from the 3rd to fifth inning with a rookie doing most of the damage. Rookie Ian Desmond had an RBI double in the fourth and followed that up with a three run [...]
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Forty years ago – in August of 1969 – the New York “Miracle” Mets were on their way to one of the greatest runs in modern Major League Baseball history (and a world championship), and all because of the great play of pitchers like Tom Seaver and hitters like Cleon Jones. The Chicago Cubs helped: [...]
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The Philadelphia Phillies(73-52, 1st in NL East) had a bit of a surprise and a possible worry when in Pittsburgh this week. They had opportunities to win all three games, and three times late comebacks caused at the least, extra innings if not a loss. Monday and Tuesday the leads were blown by the bullpen, [...]
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The Philadelphia Phillies(72-50, 1st in NL East) were able to stay hot this weekend as they visited the ailing New York Mets, not such a surprise. They now have a seven game lead over the second place Braves as they travel to interstate rival Pittsburgh for a three game set. There are not many holes [...]
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