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Winner of the Free Jimmy Rollins Card

October 25th, 2008 · No Comments

The winner of the free Jimmy Rollins, 2007 Topps Turkey Red, baseball card has been selected. Aaron, from Greenwood, MO, is our winner. Aaron will be receiving his free card in the mail very soon.

Speaking of Aaron’s and the Phillies, remember when Aaron Rowand made that sick catch against the Mets in 2006? Why, again, did the Phillies let this guy get away?  One of the hardest playing athletes in baseball. 

If anyone knows where to find free video of that catch (I think you have to pay to watch it on MLB.com,) please let me know.

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Big Game James

October 25th, 2008 · 1 Comment

In my last post, I said “Tonight will see Brett Myers go up against James Shields on the mound in St. Petersburg.  Look for a strong outing from the Tampa Bay righty.”  Guess what? He had a strong outing. Four strikeouts in 5.2 innings pitched and the win. Did you know that his nickname is big game James? [Read more →]

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Phils Take Game One - Utley Is The Stud

October 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment

The Phillies took game one of the Series by a hair, 3-2, in St. Petersburg, FL.   The stud of the game?  None other than the man in the three hole for the Phils, Chase Utley.  He went 2 for 4 with a run and two RBI, as well as two stolen bases in the World Series opener.  Not too [Read more →]

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