By Aaron M Smith If a lawyer was arguing that 2010 was the " Year of the Pitcher", they wouldn't have to look any further than the National League Championship for Exhibit A. The 2010 National League Championship features the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Francisco Giants. While the runs may be limited in this series, pitching will certainly not be - as both teams … [Read more...] about Tale of the Tape: 2010 NLCS
Philadelphia Phillies
Tales of the Tape – The Divisional Series
By Aaron M Smith As we are in the first days of October, I have this vision of Vin Scully out walking his dog, describing the beginning of fall. It goes something like this: "As the leaves turn, so does the chapter in this novel we call the 2010 Major League Baseball season." I am sure his dog would be to busy trying to figure which tree to mark his/her territory to … [Read more...] about Tales of the Tape – The Divisional Series
Performance of the Week | 5/24-5/30
By Patrick “Rey” Reynell It is that time again. Let’s hear from you readers. We had another week of stellar performances. Pick the ONE that stands out to you, and tell us a story. Twenty-seven up and twenty-seven down. Perfection. The Phillies' Roy Halladay saw all twenty-seven plate appearances for the Florida Marlins' lineup Saturday night and stuck around to retire … [Read more...] about Performance of the Week | 5/24-5/30
Performance Of The Week | 10/26 – 11/1
Another week of great sports action, and so many great performances with which to choose. Step right up readers and give us the one (1), uno, une performance that stands out for you this past week. Cliff Lee grabs my POTW. Lee did not toss a perfect game like Don Larsen in game 5 of the 1956 World Series. Lee didn't even have a game equal to Bob Gibson's performance in … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week | 10/26 – 11/1
Performance Of The Week 8/17 – 8/23
Philadelphia Phillies' second baseman, Eric Bruntlett, found redemption Sunday and earned my POTW. Bruntlett snared Jeff Francouer's line drive and completed an unassisted, walk-off triple play as the Phils defeated the New York Mets, 9-7. Francouer's hit looked like a sure single, but Bruntlett found himself in the right place at the right time foiling the Mets' double … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week 8/17 – 8/23