September 28, 2011
Game One of the NLDS is less than three days away so it’s time to start spreading some Phillies Fever. This week’s Sports Illustrated helps. On the cover are two Phillies, Cliff Lee and closer Ryan Madson. There are two accompanying articles. The first talks about aces and closers being the keys to October, comparing [...]
Read more»July 13, 2011
A few months back, the Phillies’ starting rotation graced the cover of Sports Illustrated. The accompanying article about the Phillies formidable pitching staff — “The Legion Of Arms” — was written by former Daily News writer Gary Smith. This week, a Phillie is back on the cover of Sports Illustrated as writer Gary Smith returns [...]
Read more»April 1, 2011
Today is Opening Day for the Phillies and Phillies Fever has officially set in. While the weather may not be cooperating perfectly, things are nevertheless looking up. Case in point: yesterday the Phillies announced that the team has gratefully accepted the fan-funded gift of a 7 and 1/2-foot bronze statue of Harry Kalas for placement [...]
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