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Will the Phillies Change Their Lineup?

The easy answer to the question, “will the Phillies change their Lineup?” is no way, no chance, not at all. Manager Charlie Manuel used different lineups in Games 1 and 2 because of that pesky designated hitter rule. But when the series shifted to ...

From BEN SHPIGEL, The New York Times,  4 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Philadelphia Phillies,  A.J. Burnett,  Andy Pettitte,  New York Yankees,  Raul Ibanez

Matter of Phillies Closer Is Reopened to Question

Philadelphia Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel has referred to Brad Lidge as “our closer” no fewer than 900 times over the last two months, even on days Lidge does not even leave the bullpen bench to warm up while Ryan Madson pitches in a save situation. ...

From BEN SHPIGEL, The New York Times,  3 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Philadelphia Phillies,  Brad Lidge,  Charlie Manuel,  Ryan Madson,  New York Yankees

Utley Muscles Into Rare Company

PHILADELPHIA Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel used to say that Kirby Puckett was his favorite player. And then he met Chase Utley. Keep up with the latest news on The Timess baseball blog. “The only thing Kirby might have on Chase is he’s more ...

From BEN SHPIGEL, The New York Times,  3 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Philadelphia Phillies,  New York Yankees,  Charlie Manuel,  Kirby Puckett,  Chase Utley

Mistakes Are Making a Difference in the World Series

PHILADELPHIA Home plate is still 17 inches wide and the pitching rubber stands 60 feet 6 inches away. Ninety feet separate the bases. Baseball’s sacred measurements have not changed this postseason, but the ramifications of every misstep are magnified. ...

From BEN SHPIGEL, The New York Times,  2 Nov 2009
Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Philadelphia Phillies,  Minnesota Twins,  Mark Teixeira,  Jayson Werth

No Pep Talk Needed for Phillies

The Phillies are mouthing all the right cliches. However, the shocked look on their faces at the end of the game 4 says they’re done. I am not so sure about the pitching advantage in Game 6 — Pettitte on 3 days’ rest against Martinez, after seeing how ...

From BEN SHPIGEL, The New York Times,  2 Nov 2009
Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Philadelphia Phillies,  Charlie Manuel,  Cliff Lee,  Jimmy Rollins

Manuel Calls the Shots for the Phillies, Case Closed

PHILADELPHIA Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel nodded as the reporter asked his question. He was paying close attention, or at least seemed to be, then he heard, “After sleeping on it, did you come up with the same answer today?” Phillies Manager Charlie ...

From BEN SHPIGEL, The New York Times,  1 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Charlie Manuel,  Philadelphia Phillies,  Cliff Lee,  New York Yankees,  Joe Blanton

Phillies Put Faith in an Unsteady Cole Hamels

PHILADELPHIA A bronze statue of the Phillies’ first World Series most valuable player, Mike Schmidt, guards the main gate to Citizens Bank Park. The team has yet to erect a statue of the second, Cole Hamels. His date with immortality may have to wait ...

From BEN SHPIGEL, The New York Times,  30 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Philadelphia Phillies,  Cole Hamels,  Cliff Lee,  Andy Pettitte,  Charlie Manuel

All Eyes Are on Martinez, Just the Way He Likes It

When Pedro Martinez stopped in front of the warning track in left-center field to stretch Thursday night, the booing ceased, and so did the cheering. Fans took out their cameras and video recorders and focused them on the man who piques curiosity the ...

From BEN SHPIGEL, The New York Times,  30 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Pedro Martinez,  New York Yankees,  Derek Jeter,  Jay-Z,  Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies’ Francisco Quietly Showing What He Can Do

His name is Ben Francisco. You may know him as the Guy Who Was Traded With Cliff Lee. Keep up with the latest news on The Timess baseball blog. On July 29, the Philadelphia Phillies made a deal with the Cleveland Indians to acquire Lee, who was ...

From BEN SHPIGEL, The New York Times,  28 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Philadelphia Phillies,  Cliff Lee,  Cleveland Indians,  Ben Francisco,  Charlie Manuel

Martinez Is Bringing His Show Back to Bronx

For 45 minutes Tuesday afternoon, the Yankees hung over Pedro Martinez. Above him dangled a banner of Reggie Jackson. On either side were flags adorned with the interlocked “NY.” Television cameras and boom microphones hovered, waiting to capture every ...

From BEN SHPIGEL, The New York Times,  27 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Pedro Martinez,  New York Yankees,  Charlie Manuel,  Philadelphia Phillies,  Andy Pettitte

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