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The Phillies took advantage of the New York collapse to win the NL East. Can they win the World Series?

Fantasy news and insights surrounding the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies. Includes projected starters, fantasy gems, duds, and sleepers.

Lidge acquisition might be just what the Phillies need to contend again in 2008

The Phillies are locked in for a year-long battle with the New York Mets for the NL East. Will they repeat, or do the Mets have their number this time around?

The Phillies trotted out three different players at third base last season and none of them were very good. Unfortunately, Pedro Feliz will not be much of an upgrade for the club.

With half of the season played, it's time to look at who has been playing the best baseball so far. MVP and Cy Young winners, as well as a World Series pick for each league.

After seeing their record run of 14 straight division titles end last season, the Atlanta Braves are looking to get back on top of the NL East

national league first half has had some surprises but will they continue their winning pace?

A look at the winners and losers at the 2006 MLB trade deadline.

Jimmy Rollins of the Philadelphia Phillies is the Most Valuable Player of Baseball's National League. It marks only the second time that two teammates won the MVP award in back-to-back seasons.

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In a year in which the Philadelphia Phillies set a record for being the first franchise in sports to lose 10,000 games, it is ironic that they are going to the playoffs.

The offense of the Philadelphia Phillies has a lot of power but the team as a whole just doesn't have what it takes to compete with the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets.

he Philadelphia Phillies had a pretty good season in 2006. The Phillies finished in second place 12 games out in the National League East.

The Philadelphia Phillies have accomplished what no other team in professional sports history has - lose 10,000 games! But it's not all depressing news, here are 5 reasons for Phillies fans everywhere to rejoice.

The deal has the potential to reach $15 million with an additional year option and incentives.

While teams like the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox have been spending money like crazy this off-season, the Philadelphia Phillies have creatively put together a solid team for 2007 - ready to contend in the National League.

As first reported by Jason Stark of ESPN, Pedro Feliz has reach an agreement with the Philadelphia Phillies for a two year , $8.5 million deal. With an option and performance escalators, the contract could balloon to 3 years for $15 million.

The Mets have been the best team in the National League all season. But a strong closing run by the Phillies leaves the prospect of facing a team with three lefty starters in the NLCS, which should cause Mets fans to worry just a bit.

With the 2006 NL East Division winning NY Mets stacked with an ample amount of talent & money, the 2nd place Phillies need to add an impact player this winter. They have the money, but will they be willing to spend? I'm still not convinced that they will

When it comes to dissecting the 2006 Philadelphia Phillies there may not be a single player on the entire roster whose contributions are going to be more significant than those of first baseman, Ryan Howard.

The `93 Phillies team had a number of great players & personalities. The `07 team also has some great players, but have some weaknesses as well. In a dream scenario, I have combined the 2 teams & taken the best player at each position to make 1 ultimate lineup.

Having fallen out of the N.L. East Division race and stumbling as low as 10 games below .500, the Phillies find themselves back in familiar territory.

When last we saw the St. Louis Cardinals were raising their hands in triumph, winning their first World Series in 24 years. But the Cards will be hard pressed to win their division this year let alone repeat as Series champs.

The term "franchise player" is tossed around a lot among fans, coaches and general managers. Prospects are constantly touted as being saviors but very few end up as such. From there, an even smaller elite surfaces: the best current players that every team covets.

A list of the best MLB players born in California.

Ever since the Philadelphia Phillies traded Scott Rolen to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2002, the position of 3rd base has been nothing short of a platoon job, to say the least. Look at 2007 as an example.

Last year the New York Mets with their new additions started to run away with the division from the very beginning leaving the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Florida Marlins and Washington Nationals in their dust but this year they'll have more competition.

This past season Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley got a lot of attention for a thirty-five game hitting streak, but he still fell short of the making even the top 10 longest streaks, here they are.

The hitting streak of Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley recently ended at 35 games. It was an impressive streak but still pales in comparison to
Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak in 1941.

A comparison of the psychology behind the NY Yankees versus an underacheiving group like the Philadelphia Phillies

A look inside the NL East: It appears to be a three team race with the New York Mets featuring a potent lineup and new ace pitcher Johan Santana. Do the Phillies have what it takes to repeat? Can Atlanta get back to the postseason after a 2 year drought?

This article outlines my choices for the National League all-star substitutes if I was the manager for the NL all-star team after the starters have been announced. The list is complete with both stats and explanations for why I chose who I did, and also discusses omissions.

As the stretch run of baseball season commences, the 2008 National League MVP chase is a two-horse race. Chase Utley of the Phillies and 2007 Rookie of the Year Ryan Braun have nearly identical statistics.

Two Major League players have made headlines recently talking about the lack of U.S.-born blacks in baseball. But this hardly classifies as a problem, due either to opportunities for minorites or for quality of play on the field.

Last season's National League East finish was one for the ages.

It's time for the MLB All-Star game once again. Here are the eight players I would choose to start in the All-Star game.

A preview of the nominees and their accomplishments as well as my prediction for each sports award category at the 2008 ESPYS presented by ESPN.

The New York Mets clinched elimination from the playoffs after being first place for over 140 games.

A preview of Major League Baseball's National League Eastern Division.

After the New York Mets dethroned the Braves and dominated the NL East many people thought the NL East was a lousy division, but the truth is the NL East is full of more futuare stars than any other division.

With the All-Star game rapidly approaching, here's who I think should be the each league's starters for the 78th All-Star Game.

Think Jeter and Pujols got hosed last year by the BBWAA? Well, they did. And the sportswriters blew it again this year by picking Jimmy Rollins for NL MVP.

Jose Reyes? J. J. Hardy? Jimmy Rollins? Hanley Ramirez? Edgar Renteria? How in the world am I supposed to pick just one of these guys for the NL All Star team?

While Alex Rodriguez should have no problem taking home the 2007 AL MVP award, the NL race is wide open. Who should win amongst Eric Byrnes, Prince Fielder, Matt Holliday, Ryan Howard, Chipper Jones, Jose Reyes, Jimmy Rollins and David Wright?

A look at the early season surprises in Major League Baseball.

Score a home run with the baseball fans on your holiday shopping list by surprising them with any of these unique baseball gifts.

An outstanding album by two brilliant musicians. The joy they experienced in making the album can be heard throughout and is shared by the listener.

Can the Rockies stay competitive next year by keeping Holliday?

In this article I will review the Top Ten Baseball Players that Fantasy Baseball Experts will tell you to take. Most of these players are safe options and smart, but others have pitfalls.I'm here to help warn you which players are getting over valued.

Predictions and Breakdown for the 2008 Major League Baseball Season. This article previews the National League East.

The rage on sports talk shows, radio and television alike, is the new post-steroid homerun record debate. Jetlag Democracy offers his opinion.

If you're going to win your fantasy baseball league then avoid these overrated players.

Which shortstop should you choose for your fantasy baseball team?

Here is a preview position by position of the 2007 New York Mets.

The shortstop position was once one of the weakest positions for fantasy baseball players. That all changed when Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and Nomar Garciaparra arrived. Now the shortstop position is a pretty good position in fantasy baseball.

Fantasy news and insights surrounding the 2008 Colorado Rockies. Includes projected starters, fantasy gems, duds, and sleepers.

In a season that seemed lost; Ryan Howard has given Phillies' fans hope for this season, as well as the future.

The Phillies improve an already powerful offense with the signing of Pedro Feliz

Cheat Sheet Guide of the Top 40 Shortstops in Fantasy Baseball 2008.

June 2nd power rankings

A look forward at what to expect to happen in the futures of the three major American sports, baseball, basketball, and football.

The fantasy baseball world seems to revolve around 4X4 and 5X5 Roto leagues. These cheat sheets are designed for the Fantasy Baseball Points-Based league players.

A look at the young future stars that played in today's Futures Game at Yankee Stadium, so you can say, you knew them when...sort of

Vern Stephens was one of the better shortstops of the 1940s who has been almost forgotten, by the defunct St. Louis Browns and even by the team he almost led to a pennant, the Boston Red Sox.

The first pitch of the MLB season will be thrown tomorrow in Japan at 6 AM ET. What will happen between then and October? Here's one interpretation.

The Rockies came from nowhere to take the National League by storm. Will the clouds gather again, or is the league ready for them this time?

A preview of the National League Central for the 2008 Major League Baseball season.

The addition of Johan Santana has the Mets as the early favorite in the NL East this season.

Are you tired of wondering "What should I do?" when it comes to your fantasy baseball draft? I've got you covered. I break down what I consider the best draft strategy, and mention a few keys that any successful draft takes into account.

A look at how each team will finish in the National League East in 2007

Man criticized Omar Minaya and the Mets for not acquiring a big-name free agent pitcher this winter. But five pitchers have stepped up during Spring Training to show that starting pitching will not be the black hole that many feared.

A lot of people have different ideas of what a MVP is but no matter what your theory is Matt Holliday is the National League MVP.

If your a Met fan and you need answers read this. It felt good to type and is a slight vent of emotions but i didn't over due it i promise

I understand that he was a principal part of the Colorado Rockies climb into the National League Playoffs, but he should not be awarded the MVP for that.

36 in one year and 309 for a career are records that may never be broken.

A collection of baseball thoughts as we head into the stretch run for the season.

OK Internet people all around the world, here is your chance to have a say in who should win the MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of The Year awards in Major League Baseball.

My overview of the top 20 overall fantasy baseball players for the 2008 season.

The National League has four players that could be named Most Valuable Player. Which player deserves the award?

Should the USA send MLB players to the Olympics? I show the pros and cons of doing so.

Here is the "true" award winners and why. The approach I take is seeing how valuable these players were to their teams. You need to look at more than just the stats in determining these awards.

A look at how the team lost the division in the most painful way possible.

The pennant races have changed dramatically with the passing of the trade deadline.

Power hitters have 500 homeruns. Players that hit for average have 3,000 hits. Pitchers have 300 wins. So what is the milestone for base stealers?

An article that discusses potential key pick-ups of hot players at each respective position for fantasy baseball owners trying to get the edge in their leagues.

The Dodgers signed Andruw Jones to play center field. Whether that move pushes him to left field or the bench determines how good both Joe Torre and the Dodgers will be this season.

What is the most important tactic in auctions?

Looking at when you need to deviate from the pursuit of value for fantasy players.

A descriptive, comprehensive look at the shortstop position for fantasy baseball owners. Sleepers and values are highlighted for fantasy baseball's owners reference.

Here is what each National League team is missing to make them contenders for the playoffs in 2008.

What's going on in the world today?

A few reasons why bragging isn't always the smartest thing to do in baseball.

Once upon a time middle infielders were defensive minded players. These days middle infielders are expected to do both. Are there any middle infielders like on the free agent list this season?