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I have returned after a 28-day hiatus. I can't say for sure how often I will be writing, but it should certainly be more than once a week. More to come in here later.

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PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Shane Victorino #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies jumps on top of his teammates after beating the Houston Astros 10-3 and winning the National League East on September 30, 2009 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies Fans: Don't Worry About a Thing

Published about 1 month ago
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PHILADELPHIA - APRIL 17: Ryan Madson #46 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches in the top of the 8th inning, giving up the game winning 2 run double by Scott Hairston of the San Diego Padres on April 17, 2009 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Padres won 8-7. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies Look To Clinch NL East Title With Win Tonight

Published about 1 month ago
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DENVER - APRIL 11: Starting pitcher Brett Myers #39 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers against the Colorado Rockies during MLB action at Coors Field on April 11, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies Battling Injuries as Season Nears End

Published about 1 month ago
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NEW YORK - AUGUST 23: Brad Lidge #54 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the New York Mets during their game on August 23, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Brad Lidge Deserves Another Chance, But Not In 2009

Published 2 months ago
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Christian Karcole commented on NFL Fans Really Need to Pay More Attention to Greg Lewis
Christian Karcole commented on Does a Team Really Need a Dominant Closer to Win the World Series?
Scott Eisenlohr responded to a comment on Don't Worry Phillies Fans, What Could Happen?
Scott Eisenlohr responded to a comment on Don't Worry Phillies Fans, What Could Happen?
Lou Cappetta responded to a comment on Baseball's 10 Best "It" Guys

The Short List What Christian thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Mike Richards, Shane Victorino, Chase Utley, Donovan McNabb
Favorite Sports Teams

Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Phillies in no particular order
Favorite Coaches

Charlie Manuel, Joe Paterno, Pete Carroll, Andy Reid
All Time Sports Moment

October 27/29th, 2008...Phillies win World Series!
Most Memorable Game Attended

Phillies World Series Parade
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Wayne Gretzky's 163 assists in one season
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

The Great One
Pele or Maradona?

No clue
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

NASCAR is not a sport
Schumacher or Senna?

Wrong guy to ask
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10

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by Shanan
1 day ago

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
by Lou
22 days ago

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
by Shady
23 days ago

2009 NLCS series preview
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272656-phillies-dodgers-series-preview?just_published=1
by Keith
23 days ago

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
by Cody
25 days ago

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
by Shady
29 days ago

Pedro pitching game three, how do you feel, check out this game 3 preview.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/269349-pedro-to-get-the-nod-for-game-three
by Isaac
about 1 month ago

I'm FINALLY writing about the Orioles again. I was very busy with Ravens stuff. But this is basically an offseason preview. The O's will be plenty busy this offseason, and here, I answered how the O's problems can be fixed, and actually pretty easily.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268735-orioles-how-the-problems-can-very-easily-be-solved
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

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

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267726-national-league-playoff-preview-2009-playoffs
by Cody
about 1 month ago

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
by Cody
about 1 month ago

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
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

There are 73 numbers that need to be filled be apart of my proect if you would like.

Project 99 launches tomorrow!!!!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259809-adrian-presents-project-99-final-update73-numbers-left-get-yours
by Craig
about 1 month ago

check out Eagles DB's Sheldon Brown & Quintin Mikell.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252907-eagles-star-players-sheldon-brown-quintin-mikell-hang-with-the-people
by JW
about 1 month ago

check this out : http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252657-crazy-canton-cuts-les-richter
by Cody
about 1 month ago

I love The Sporting News. And I look forward to its top 100 players every year.

That doesn't mean I can't disagree though...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252270-a-fans-take-on-the-sporting-news-top-100-players
by Alec
2 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248356-the-worst-players-in-each-team-in-mlb-a-must-read

Who from your team made the list? Check it out when you get the chance

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Philadelphia Phillies Fans: Don't Worry About a Thing

Philadelphia Phillies Look To Clinch NL East Title With Win Tonight

Philadelphia Phillies Battling Injuries as Season Nears End

Brad Lidge Deserves Another Chance, But Not In 2009

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