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  • Phillies Phlashback Phriday: Jay Johnstone on Nov 20, 2009

    Jay Johnstone was a career .303 left-handed hitter during his 5 seasons in Philadelphia. In total, he played 20 years in the majors for the Phillies, Dodgers, Yankees, Angels, Cubs, White Sox, Padres and Athletics batting .267. That's the definition...

  • Barack & Chuck on Nov 19, 2009

    At WSBGMs headquarters, somewhere in a dank basement in our mother's house according to Buzz Bissinger, we've been following the 44th President of the United States of America's ties with the Philadelphia Phillies quite closely. By now, it should be...

  • Vizquel & Park on Nov 18, 2009

    Omar Vizquel's name is being floated around as a possible replacement for the newly departed Eric Bruntlett. Vizquel, who is 42, still manages to be in excellent shape and play outstanding defense at multiple positions (SS, 2nd, and 3rd), but his bat...

  • Brad Lidge Needs Your Horse's Placenta on Nov 17, 2009

    Yeah, you read that correctly.All year long while Lidge was blowing saves many fans of the Fightins were convinced that Lidge was hurt. It was repeatedly denied but as soon as the season finished, a season that saw Lidge give up three runs in a tie G...

  • Name That Player #2 on Nov 17, 2009

    After one round, "Preserve Jon" is the leader for that autographed picture of GM-Carson in a speedo. Despite that, we hope you keep playing. Round two!This former Phillie was a 1st round pick of Detroit Tigers. He made only one All-Star game but has...

  • No More Bruntlett Part 2 on Nov 16, 2009

    Just last week Corey begged Ruben Amaro Jr. to nontender Eric Bruntlett a contract. A petition was put into action by the fine readership of WSBGMs. Today our wish was granted, as Bruntlett was removed from the 40-man roster, thus becoming a free age...

  • From Paris To Philly on Nov 16, 2009

    For some odd reason, WSBGMs has an obsession with Steve Jeltz. The hair, the classic array of baseball cards, the switch hitting prowess, the Frenchyness...the man had it all. The Jeltz Chronicles:*Jheri Curls & Mullets*Where have you gone Steve Je...