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Philadelphia Phillies: Getting Roy Halladay Is a No-Brainer

The end of July is either one of the most exciting times, or the most nerve-racking. It just depends on who you are. For players, it is a lot of stress. Anyone could be traded anywhere at any time...

Written by Will Shaffer about 4 months ago 329 reads 0 comments
World Champs Taking Care Of Business Before Holidays

Unlike the Yankees and Mets, who are making blockbuster moves go out of style, the Phillies are taking care of business in a more subtle way before the holidays...

Written by Will Shaffer about 11 months ago 81 reads 0 comments
Phillies and Hamels to Put Nail in The Coffin at Home Tonight

With a 3-1 advantage over the Tampa Bay Rays and team ace Cole Hamels pitching tonight in Philadelphia, it seems the Phillies have everything going for them to clinch their first World Championship in over 26 years...

Written by Will Shaffer about about 1 year ago 244 reads 0 comments
Worst Officiating by Home Plate Umpire in Fall Classic Ever

How does one umpire blow so many calls in one of the most important games of the year? First there was the strike the home plate umpire clearly called strike three on a check swing, and then just- changed his mind and awarded the hitter first base...

Written by Will Shaffer about about 1 year ago 242 reads 2 comments
World Series 08 Predictions: Philadelphia Phillies Vs Tampa Bay Rays

So here we are, standing again upon the precipice which is the day before Game 1 of the World Series. This year, the 2008 World Series is between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Philadelphia Phillies...

Written by Will Shaffer about about 1 year ago 411 reads 2 comments
New York Yankees: Offensive Explosion

Will Shaffer recaps last night's 18-7 Yankees victory against the Texas Rangers and looks to the upcoming series against the Red Sox.

Written by Will Shaffer about about 1 year ago 445 reads 0 comments
15 Reasons Why The Mets Will Not Win This Year

In case you missed the title, I feel there's at least 15 good reasons why the Mets will not win anything this year. #15. John Maine leads the starting rotation in wins with 8. #14...

Written by Will Shaffer about about 1 year ago 137 reads 9 comments
New York Yankees: Bad Chemistry?

As we pass the midway point and near the All-Star game during the final season being played in old-school Yankee Stadium, one minor detail of the season couldn't be tarnishing it more. The Yankees record: 44 wins and 40 losses...

Written by Will Shaffer about about 1 year ago 441 reads 0 comments
The Art of Hitting

Every couple of days a week, I get to go to the batting cage and smack yellow balls around. I'm a switch hitter, but I'm naturally right-handed. Sometimes I notice my left-handed stroke is sweeter than my swing from the right side...

Written by Will Shaffer about about 1 year ago 261 reads 0 comments
Josh Banks vs. Joba Chamberlain Match Makes for Best Pitching Duel This Year

In the first inning, Joba Chamberlain struck out two before retiring the side. Then Josh Banks pitched out of trouble, retiring Alex Rodriguez and Jason Giambi on strikeouts with Jeter and Damon standing on second and third respectively...

Written by Will Shaffer about about 1 year ago 721 reads 0 comments
Yankees Pester Peavy, Protect Rasner

In a painfully long, rain-delayed game, the New York Yankees prevailed to win again, 8-5, late Wednesday night against the San Diego Padres. It was their sixth straight victory and 11th in their last 14 contests...

Written by Will Shaffer about about 1 year ago 399 reads 0 comments
New York Yankees: Finished Without Wang?

Ever since Chien-Ming Wang got injured on Sunday, there’s been more speculation on what's to come of the Yankees this season. Wang will be out until at least September...

Written by Will Shaffer about about 1 year ago 645 reads 3 comments
New York Yankees: Here They Come!

In only one week, much has changed for the New York Yankees. The ace of the starting rotation, Chien-Ming Wang, is hurt and out with what manager Joe Girardi calls a sprained foot...

Written by Will Shaffer about about 1 year ago 301 reads 0 comments
MLB: Baseball Today is Thriving

With nearly a month to go until the All-Star Game in New York, one looks at the standings this season and sees some surprises. For some of us, the parity is a big one. Who would have thought Tampa Bay would be 11 games over ...

Written by Will Shaffer about about 1 year ago 319 reads 0 comments
Chien-Ming Wang Improves To 7-2

With a 3-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics late last night, the New York Yankees Chien-Ming Wang improves his season record to 7-2. Wang was stellar...

Written by Will Shaffer about about 1 year ago 216 reads 0 comments
What's Wrong with the New York Yankees?

The New York Yankees are nearing the midway point of their final season in Yankee Stadium. Their record? .500 Granted, with some of the injuries they've sustained, being at .500 isn't that bad...

Written by Will Shaffer about about 1 year ago 275 reads 0 comments
Chase Utley: My Fantasy Team Dream

My best fantasy team is now 7-3 and I don't know where it'd be without Chase Utley. The Dude is killing the ball all over the place. Currently he's sporting a ...

Written by Will Shaffer about about 1 year ago 352 reads 3 comments
Alex Rodriguez is a Fantasy Team Anchor

I have five fantasy-baseball teams on mlb.com. Each one of them is in some ways similar and in many ways different. First off, one of the things that makes mlb.com's fantasy game different from many others is how pitching is handled...

Written by Will Shaffer about about 1 year ago 350 reads 1 comments

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Will Shaffer Article Archive

Philadelphia Phillies: Getting Roy Halladay Is a No-Brainer

World Champs Taking Care Of Business Before Holidays

Phillies and Hamels to Put Nail in The Coffin at Home Tonight

Worst Officiating by Home Plate Umpire in Fall Classic Ever

World Series 08 Predictions: Philadelphia Phillies Vs Tampa Bay Rays

New York Yankees: Offensive Explosion

15 Reasons Why The Mets Will Not Win This Year

New York Yankees: Bad Chemistry?

The Art of Hitting

Josh Banks vs. Joba Chamberlain Match Makes for Best Pitching Duel This Year

Yankees Pester Peavy, Protect Rasner

New York Yankees: Finished Without Wang?

New York Yankees: Here They Come!

MLB: Baseball Today is Thriving

Chien-Ming Wang Improves To 7-2

What's Wrong with the New York Yankees?

Chase Utley: My Fantasy Team Dream

Alex Rodriguez is a Fantasy Team Anchor

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