Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies was the only core member that the team tried to trade. The Front Office was forced to deal Jim Thome instead, because nobody saw Ryno’s intangibles. Would the 2008 club have won the Fall Classic without him?
Philadelphia Phillies: 2012 ERA for the MLB 5 at game 38
May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kyle Kendrick of the Philadelphia Phillies is an emergency option. How do the fill-ins for the Yankees match-up with the locals? The Apocalyptic Horsemen Stats are in my recent coverage linked below.
Philadelphia Phillies storyline: The other Phillies
May 17, 2012 By 3 Comments
Roy Halladay will be on the bump for the Philadelphia Phillies–but at what cost? What would the red pinstripes look like without those blockbuster deals? Did Rube Amaro barter away tomorrow’s champions?
Tigers continue to toil, bullpen at fault – Volume 2
May 17, 2012 By 2 Comments
Almost exactly a year ago I wrote this article chronicling the early season struggles of the Detroit Tigers’ bullpen. Well, here we are again. Fresh off of the Twins (the TWINS?!) dropping an 11-spot on the Tigers last night and the bullpen allowing 5 earned runs in their 5 innings of work, fans are rightfully [...]
Chicago White Sox: Drop first in two-game set
May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Albert Pujols has only hit two home runs this whole season…and one of them was against the White Sox. In the third inning, Pujols smashed Gavin Floyd’s fastball to deep left center. The three-run shot gave the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim the 4-2 lead and they never gave it up. Gavin Floyd has been [...]
Toronto Blue Jays get swept by Rays
May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It was painful enough for me to watch the Blue Jays lose 7-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, but to see them blow a 3-0 lead in the late innings last night and losing 4-3 in the end was heart-breaking. “It was a tough ballgame to lose,” said Blue Jays Manager, John Farrell in a [...]
Philadelphia Phillies: 2012 ERA for the NL East at game 37
May 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
Cliff Lee of the Philadelphia Phillies is the best 2 in the NL East. Our immediate rivals have what level of strength behind their 1-slot hurler? The Apocalyptic Horsemen Stats are in my daily coverage.
Philadelphia Phillies storyline: core value
May 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
Cliff Lee selected the Philadelphia Phillies for another reason besides the ones he stated. Jonathan Papelbon felt the same way and Doc Halladay desired a trade here. What they notice and understand is normal to them, and they think everybody sees their obvious.
Philadelphia Phillies: 2012 ERA for the MLB 5 at game 36
May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Joe Blanton of the Philadelphia Phillies is a solid option after the number ones. How does that match-up with the Brew Crew? The Apocalyptic Horsemen Stats are in my recent coverage linked below.
Philadelphia Phillies storyline: tomorrow’s guarantee
May 15, 2012 By 1 Comment
Cole Hamels was the final emerging member of the core four for the Philadelphia Phillies, which led to the 2008 championship. Do you know where and how this era appeared? Do you know why? Did Rube Amaro ruin the future of the club?