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- Phils Pick Up Lee's Option; Other Notes by Swing and a Long Drive on Nov 6, 2009
The season just ended, but the Phillies kicked off the offseason with their first move.The Phillies picked up Cliff Lee’s $9 million option for the 2010 season. No surprise here. There is still a possibility that Lee will be signed to a long term d...
- Dodgers Tie Ser-- Not So Fast! by Swing and a Long Drive on Oct 20, 2009
Here is screen shot of MLB.com from last night, slightly before the Phillies rallied in the ninth inning. It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings!PHOTO COURTESY: The 700 LevelCNN will be featuring a special, Latino in America. Raul Ibanez sits down wit...
- Phillies Survive Game One With 8-6 Win by Swing and a Long Drive on Oct 16, 2009
As seen on Phillies Nation.It’s never easy. The Phillies survived an 8-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, taking a 1-0 advantage in the National League Championship Series. The pitching was shaky, but home runs by Carlos Ruiz and Raul Ibanez prove...
- A Healthy Offensive Mix by Swing and a Long Drive on Sep 10, 2009
As seen on Phillies Nation.Brad Lidge’s struggles are well documented. Before the game, Charlie Manuel discussed Lidge’s fate. Unsure if Lidge would pitch in the next save opportunity, Manuel said he would go with his gut feeling. It was not the...
- Solo Shots Lift Phils by Swing and a Long Drive on Sep 9, 2009
As seen on Phillies Nation.Brad Lidge was on the verge of blowing his eleventh save. Almost. When the lead-off runner reaches base, trouble is ahead. This time Charlie Manuel lost his patience and pulled Lidge. But would Ryan Madson escape the bases-...
- Big Week for Raul by Swing and a Long Drive on Sep 8, 2009
Also featured on Phillies Nation.Raul Ibanez was compared to Albert Pujols during the first half of the season. He had a .309 average, .367 OBP, .649 SLG, 1.015 OPS and 22 home runs, becoming the National League All Star's starting left fielder. Sinc...
- 1, 2, 200, 255 by Swing and a Long Drive on Jul 16, 2009
Also seen on Phillies Nation.It's been a while since Philadelphia Phillies fans had an opportunity to chant "RAUUUUL!" After a trip to the disabled list and the All Star Game, Raul Ibanez gave everybody a chance to clear their throats. It w...
