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Shay Roddy joined May 2008

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Shay Roddy has been covering the Phillies since the 2008 season. Good time to start, huh?

He started here at Bleacher Report as a Phillies columnist around the All-Star break in 2008. During the magical Phillies run in 2008, Shay contributed to FOX 29’s Post-Game show as well as WIP among other platforms.

After covering the Phillies’ World Series Championship season, Shay began to think seriously about starting a site of his own. About two months after the parade down Broad Street, Phillie Phanatics opened as welcome addition to the Phillies media scene.

For the 2009 season, Shay became a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report, and continued to make several weekly contributions.

In November 2009, on the heels of a rough season for the franchise, where the Phillies lost their voice, Harry Kalas, Shay decided that it would be fitting to change the name of his blog to High Hopes: A Phillies Blog to honor the legendary announcer.

Now, he continues his featured columnist duties at Bleacher Report as well as being the founder and managing editor of the rapidly growing High Hopes.

Send email to sroddy@highhopesblog.com

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Kane Kalas Recalls His Father's Greatness Outside The Booth

11/22/2009

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Pedro Feliz May Not Be Leaving Philadelphia Phillies After All

11/14/2009

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World Series: Yankees Emerge Victorious, but Phillies Are Hardly Losers

11/04/2009

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Phillies Head Back to New York Still Alive

11/03/2009

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New Article: Interview: Kane Kalas Recalls His Father's Greatness Outside The Booth

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There was a void at Citizens Bank Park this year. Everything was the same on the baseball field, but for any fan or member of the organization it was just not the same. Harry was gone...

Hotnuke said...

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Shay,

I really thought you’d find this piece something you’d want to read on this Veteran’s Day.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288145-sports-veterans-day-reflect-understand-and-soften-your-heart

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke

14 days ago

Kevin H. MacLean said...

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For all of those out there who say baseball should have a salary cap, prepare to have some knowledge dropped on you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285772-bustin-the-cap-why-a-salary-cap-would-do-nothing-for-baseball

18 days ago

Shanan H. said...

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Can Jason Werth repeat his season in 2010?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285135-jayson-werth-all-star-forever-or-one-year-wonder/poll_results#poll

19 days ago

Hotnuke said...

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Shay,

I thought you might like this piece on the Yankees World Series victory. Let me know what you think of it in the comments section.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284635-best-money-can-buy-new-york-yankees-27th-title-no-real-accomplishment

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke

20 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Hi Shay-
Please take a look when you have a chance. The complete rankings of each MLB stadium...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284289-stadium-journeys-best-baseball-stadium-2009?just_published=1

21 days ago

Dan Parzych said...

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As the World Series gets under way later tonight, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the "frienemies" that will develop between fans in this year's World Series.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279950-phillies-yankees-causing-fans-to-become-frienemies-in-world-series

Hope you enjoy!

Dan

29 days ago

Lou Cappetta said...

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Here's how we all voted. Thanks so much for the help. Enjoy.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273191-the-2009-bleacher-report-featured-columnist-baseball-awards

40 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel

41 days ago

Cody Swartz said...

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Brad Lidge, Brian Fuentes, Jonathan Broxton, and Mariano Rivera got it done.

Huston Street, Jonathan Papelbon, Ryan Franklin, and Joe Nathan did not.

The first four will be playing in the next round. The last four will not.

I think that's proof just how important closers are to their respective teams in the playoffs...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271105-reviewing-the-importance-of-playoff-closers-pt-2

44 days ago

Adrian Staehle said...

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What team will lead the National League to the World Series in 2009?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267726-national-league-playoff-preview-2009-playoffs

50 days ago

Cody Swartz said...

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You know what... do teams really need a great closer to win the World Series?

Yes. Unfortunately for my Phillies...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267053-does-a-team-really-need-a-dominant-closer-to-win-the-world-series

51 days ago

Christian Karcole said...

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Listening to other Phillies fans over the past few days, I grew tired of the lack of confidence they seem to have. Personally, I believe in this team like no other.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266507-philadelphia-phillies-fans-dont-worry-about-a-thing

If you have time, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.

BTW Shay, I'll be shooting you an email today on a postseason piece I want to put together. If you're interested, reply to me in the email.

Thanks, CK

52 days ago

Cody Swartz said...

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MLB playoffs start in less than a week.

Who will close games for the defending World Champions?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265795-phillies-near-playoffs-who-will-close-games-for-the-nl-east-champs

53 days ago

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Kane Kalas Recalls His Father's Greatness Outside The Booth

Pedro Feliz May Not Be Leaving Philadelphia Phillies After All

World Series: Yankees Emerge Victorious, but Phillies Are Hardly Losers

Phillies Head Back to New York Still Alive

Sean Taylor: Gone But Not Forgotten has been liked by Shay Roddy.

New Article: Interview: Kane Kalas Recalls His Father's Greatness Outside The Booth

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