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Don't mess with Texas (again)
Somehow, we've found our way back in Texas again for the second time since Memorial Day weekend.
In a tough interleague schedule that's matched the Phils up against the Red Sox, Angels and A's in the last two weeks, Charlie Manuel's slumping hitters should finally get to breathe a little easier at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (what, not corporate naming rights yet?).
The Rangers have never been known for their pitching (Padilla and Millwood are in their rotation now) and this ballpark is not unlike Citizens Bank with its inviting power alleys.
If there ever was a time for the offense to wake up, this weekend appears to be as ideal as any. And don't point the finger anywhere else as you try to break down why the Phils have just one win since June 16.
It's all about the offense.
In the last week, Phils' pitchers have a 3.98 ERA, good enough for sixth best in the National League.
From Adam Eaton to Cole Hamels, the starters have given the Phillies a chance to win. The offense - and mainly, the middle of the order - simply hasn't delivered.
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Friday Night Lineup
1. Jayson Werth RF
2. Chase Utley 2B
3. Jimmy Rollins SS
4. Pat Burrell LF
5. Ryan Howard DH
6. Pedro Feliz 3B
7. Shane Victorino CF
8. Chris Coste C
9. Eric Bruntlett 1B
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(Updating) The Archive Files
As you may have noticed, I was not in Oakland. Late games and early deadlines don't mix well in the newspaper business.
So I took a much needed hiatus... which included blogging. So here are the stories I forgot to link earlier this week.
For Monday's off-day story, a look at the Phils' team-wide offensive slump.
In the notes off Sunday's game, Moyer pitching like an All-Star, Flash not flooded with work lately, and more...
(The link to Sunday's game story can't be found. Looks like the delcotimes.com is undergoing some adjustments: the old rail to the right side with stories by day is gone for whatever reason).
In a tough interleague schedule that's matched the Phils up against the Red Sox, Angels and A's in the last two weeks, Charlie Manuel's slumping hitters should finally get to breathe a little easier at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (what, not corporate naming rights yet?).
The Rangers have never been known for their pitching (Padilla and Millwood are in their rotation now) and this ballpark is not unlike Citizens Bank with its inviting power alleys.
If there ever was a time for the offense to wake up, this weekend appears to be as ideal as any. And don't point the finger anywhere else as you try to break down why the Phils have just one win since June 16.
It's all about the offense.
In the last week, Phils' pitchers have a 3.98 ERA, good enough for sixth best in the National League.
From Adam Eaton to Cole Hamels, the starters have given the Phillies a chance to win. The offense - and mainly, the middle of the order - simply hasn't delivered.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Friday Night Lineup
1. Jayson Werth RF
2. Chase Utley 2B
3. Jimmy Rollins SS
4. Pat Burrell LF
5. Ryan Howard DH
6. Pedro Feliz 3B
7. Shane Victorino CF
8. Chris Coste C
9. Eric Bruntlett 1B
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(Updating) The Archive Files
As you may have noticed, I was not in Oakland. Late games and early deadlines don't mix well in the newspaper business.
So I took a much needed hiatus... which included blogging. So here are the stories I forgot to link earlier this week.
For Monday's off-day story, a look at the Phils' team-wide offensive slump.
In the notes off Sunday's game, Moyer pitching like an All-Star, Flash not flooded with work lately, and more...
(The link to Sunday's game story can't be found. Looks like the delcotimes.com is undergoing some adjustments: the old rail to the right side with stories by day is gone for whatever reason).
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