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November 12th, 2009

Sports: No, You Shut Up

We have no idea what obstacles the 2010 Phils will face.

Last year, everyone thought they had the Phillies figured out. Coming off their first World Series victory in what seemed like thousands of years, the conventional wisdom had it that the Phillies were set. Their biggest spring training concern wasn't themselves, the CW went. It was the Mets. So stand pat, the experts said, and collect the chips.

by E. James Beale

November 5th, 2009

Sports: Loser Gets Jersey

Philadelphia vs. New York. Three teams. Four games.

On the line: First place in the NFC East, a meaningless Atlantic division win, bragging rights and, oh yeah, the 105th World Series trophy. And we were there.

by E. James Beale

October 29th, 2009

Sports: Know Your Enemy

You, NewFan, have got problems.

Unlike last year, when the Phillies faced the undeniably annoying (cow bells? Rayhawks?) but ultimately unimposing Tampa Bay Rays, the 2009 Phils are facing off against the most despicable professional franchise this side of the Dallas Cowboys — the New York Yankees.

by E. James Beale

October 22nd, 2009

Sports: Eyre of the Storm

"When you do it in the postseason, everyone knows who you are."

Eyre's haphazard path to postseason eminence may be the thing he has most in common with the rest of the postseason bullpen.

by E. James Beale

October 15th, 2009

Sports: Pumped-Up Volumes

SPORTS BOOKS!

Fading Echoes: A True Story of Rivalry and Brotherhood from the Football Field to the Fields of Honor | The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to the Sports Guy | Shooting Stars

by E. James Beale

October 8th, 2009

Sports: Do It Again?

Predictions for the Phillies' 2009 postseason.

In October, you can't hit off the ladies tees.

by E. James Beale

September 24th, 2009

Sports: Andrews' Head

What's eating Shawn Andrews?

Despite a proclamation that the decision for Andrews not to play was medical — "He has a sore back. ... It's that simple," Andy Reid unconvincingly explained — the move is unprecedented. In pro football, sore isn't a complaint, it's a state of being.

by E. James Beale

September 10th, 2009

Sports: Hope: A Four-Letter Word

Philly fans are bigger optimists than you may think.

Not only can this year's version of the Philadelphia Eagles not win a chip, they won't even be able to seriously contend. Why? Let's start with the three big reasons.

by E. James Beale

August 27th, 2009

Sports: It's the Bullpen, Stupid

If Cliff Lee keeps pitching like a souped-up Henry Rowengartner, maybe Lidge and Co. won't even be able to get on the field come playoff time. But that doesn't mean the bullpen's return to form wouldn't help. A lot.

by E. James Beale

August 20th, 2009

Sports: Dear PETA

What do you want from Michael Vick?

In our society, dog-fighting is illegal. Rightfully so. Also in our society, once a person passes through the justice system and is deemed fit to re-enter, he has the right to earn a living at whatever profession suits his skill. Michael Vick's profession is football.

by E. James Beale

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