Monthly Archives: September 2011

Zach Collier suspended 50 games for positive amphetamine test

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

Per Matt Gelb and Todd Zolecki on twitter (if someone can copy/paste the link, I’ll add it here), Zach Collier was suspended 50 games for a positive amphetamine test. This is a pretty big blow, as Collier had experienced an … Continue reading →

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Freddy Galvis and Trevor May win the Paul Owens Award for 2011

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

Both were highly deserving. That’s all really, feel free to discuss. Phillies.com article

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Chuck LaMar resigns

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

All of the beat guys tweet the news within 15 seconds of each other, but I’ll link to David Hale’s tweet, since he’s probably my favorite of the bunch. No word on why yet, but Ruben Amaro is quoted as … Continue reading →

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Around the System–Corner Infield

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

With the end of the season, comes the final “Around the System” report where we take a look at each player in the organization and how he performed this year, along with a projection as to where the player will … Continue reading →

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Open Discussion, 6 September 2011

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Hi all. I am without internet right now, waiting for Comcast to come out and find out why my internet suddenly stopped working Sunday night. I’m not going to labor through a box score recap on my iPhone, so I’ll … Continue reading →

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Lehigh Valley Wins WIldcard

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

There will be more baseball in Allentown as Lehigh Valley has clinched a wildcard position with their rain shortened 4-1 victory over Syracuse, in Syracuse.  With the victory, the ‘Pigs are guaranteed to finish higher than Gwinnett in the wildcard … Continue reading →

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Reading Playoff Situation

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Reading has clinched at least a tie with New Britain for the WC. If Reading wins today or NB loses, they are the Eastern Division WC, if NB wins and Reading loses, there’s a one-game playoff Tuesday in New Britain … Continue reading →

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Hot or Not

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

The final edition this season covering the time period of August 27–September 4, a bit more than a week.  By way of scheduling, look for the final editions of “Around the System”, beginning late this week, with Corner Infielders.  We will … Continue reading →

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Box Score Recap, 4 September

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

We’ve almost reached the end of the line. LHV REA CLW LKW WPT

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Box Score Recap, 3 September 2011

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

LHV REA CLW LKW WPT Weekly Phillies Chatter

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