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Philadelphia Phillies Fans: Don't Worry About a Thing

It took 162 games, a full season, for the Philadelphia Phillies to steal the National League East from the New York Mets in 2007. The next year, it took 161 games to do the same...

Written by Christian Karcole about about 1 month ago 273 reads 9 comments
Philadelphia Phillies Look To Clinch NL East Title With Win Tonight

On September 30, 2007, the Philadelphia Phillies began what has become one of their best three-year runs in franchise history. On that day, they defeated the Washington Nationals 6-1 to clinch the National League Eastern division crown...

Written by Christian Karcole about 2 months ago 175 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Phillies Battling Injuries as Season Nears End

Injuries are taking their toll on the Philadelphia Phillies, and at the worst possible time. After an examination on his left wrist by team doctors, Carlos Ruiz is the latest member of the team to miss time due to injury...

Written by Christian Karcole about 2 months ago 131 reads 0 comments
Brad Lidge Deserves Another Chance, But Not In 2009

The air went out of the balloon Tuesday night in Pittsburgh, and it's not because of the Pirates' walk-off home run. PNC Park, rarely even half full, consisted of just as many Phillies fans as there were for the Pirates...

Written by Christian Karcole about 3 months ago 255 reads 17 comments
Brad Lidge Is Holding the Philadelphia Phillies Back

The lone clip from today's Philadelphia Phillies game I witnessed was Jayson Werth's go-ahead home run. I relied on text message alerts to fill me in on the rest...

Written by Christian Karcole about 3 months ago 467 reads 3 comments
Truth Is, Bryce Harper's Path To The Major Leagues Is a Troubling One

At the age of 16, Bryce Harper recently completed his sophomore year at Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shortly thereafter, Harper made a decision that will impact the remainder ...

Written by Christian Karcole about 3 months ago 914 reads 26 comments
Philadelphia Phillies To Utilize Jamie Moyer As Long Reliever

The Philadelphia Phillies announced Monday that Jamie Moyer will make the transition to the bullpen due to the arrival of Pedro Martinez. Speculation on whether the Phillies would load themselves with a six-man rotation, send Moyer to the DL, or move J...

Written by Christian Karcole about 3 months ago 135 reads 13 comments
Phillies-Marlins: Jamie Moyer Heads to the Mound to Salvage Series

The Florida Marlins trailed the Philadelphia Phillies by seven games entering their series this weekend. After the Marlins snuck out two marginal victories, their deficit has shrunk to five games...

Written by Christian Karcole about 3 months ago 68 reads 3 comments
Philadelphia Phillies' J.A. Happ to Remain in Starting Rotation

After dropping five-of-six, the Philadelphia Phillies' division lead had dwindled down to a minuscule five games. Phillies enthusiasts began to question the integrity and legitimacy of the team's 21-7 record in July...

Written by Christian Karcole about 3 months ago 122 reads 0 comments
Cliff Lee Stellar In Phillies Debut As Philadelphia Takes Down San Francisco

Cliff Lee took to the mound for the first time in a Phillies uniform Friday, but took no hesitation in continuing where he left off in Cleveland. The first batter the former Indian faced, Randy Winn, struck out on three pitches...

Written by Christian Karcole about 4 months ago 84 reads 4 comments
Should The Philadelphia Phillies Trade For George Sherrill?

After the acquisition of Cliff Lee by the Phillies on Wednesday, the possibility of trading for Roy Halladay became almost non-existent. The window remains slightly open for a deal involving a lower-level starter, yet is also unlikely...

Written by Christian Karcole about 4 months ago 264 reads 19 comments
With the Farm Still Intact After Cliff Lee Deal, Phillies' Repeat Hopes Grow

For nearly three weeks, Roy Halladay was the presumed starting pitcher the Philadelphia Phillies would acquire at the trading deadline...

Written by Christian Karcole about 4 months ago 698 reads 24 comments
Philadelphia Phillies' Bullpen Faces Numerous Health, Consistency Issues

On July 17, the Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen was at full strength for the first time all season. Earlier in the season, J.C...

Written by Christian Karcole about 4 months ago 68 reads 1 comments
Philadelphia Phillies Ready to Become "Philly's Team"

No matter what, the Eagles will always be Philadelphia's most beloved team. The Flyers' following is as strong as any other hockey team's, but the Eagles dominate the local sports scene...

Written by Christian Karcole about 4 months ago 167 reads 6 comments
Ryan Howard Fastest to 200 Homers: Is 763 a Possibility?

Ken Griffey Jr. was in line to be the one to break Hank Aaron's home run record. Injuries derailed that journey for Griffey once he moved on to play in Cincinnati...

Written by Christian Karcole about 4 months ago 519 reads 31 comments
Philadelphia Phillies Second Half Preview

The halfway point of the Major League Baseball season is long gone. The Home Run Derby has passed us by, and the All-Star Game soon followed...

Written by Christian Karcole about 4 months ago 150 reads 2 comments
Disclaimer: This Article Is Intended To Win Me Article of the Day

I never typically write on subjects like this. Even as I'm writing this, I feel like I shouldn't be. Just stick with me, though. There are two types of writers here at our beloved Bleacher Report...

Written by Christian Karcole about 4 months ago 220 reads 67 comments
Philadelphia Phillies' 2009 Midseason Review

Nearly two weeks prior to my writing questions and a ballot for a midseason report for the Philadelphia Phillies, the team was playing terrible baseball...

Written by Christian Karcole about 4 months ago 335 reads 12 comments
Is Joe Blanton The Philadelphia Phillies' Best Starting Pitcher So Far?

He's Joe Blanton. He's just another No. 3 or 4 starter who will amount to nothing more than an innings-eater. Correct? Not quite...

Written by Christian Karcole about 4 months ago 179 reads 4 comments
Philadelphia Phillies Send Trio of Outfielders to All-Star Game, Continue to Win

All three starting outfielders for one major league team are heading to the All-Star game for the first time since 1995, when the Cleveland Indians sent Manny Ramirez, Kenny Lofton, and Albert Belle...

Written by Christian Karcole about 4 months ago 245 reads 47 comments
NL East Division Battle: Phils in First, Marlins Fighting, Others Fading

At the exact moment I type this, the Philadelphia Phillies lead the National League East by two games. The second place team is, surprisingly, the Florida Marlins, who began the season 11-1, only to fade in May and June...

Written by Christian Karcole about 4 months ago 110 reads 23 comments
Is Manny Ramirez' Warm Welcome Back to Baseball Warrented?

Manny Ramirez has the world of baseball caught in an abusive relationship. Manny is a lovable character who has been known to have his conflicts with those among him...

Written by Christian Karcole about 4 months ago 87 reads 3 comments
Is Roy Halladay Worth the Philadelphia Phillies' Future?

Roy Halladay has long been one of my favorite pitchers in baseball. Although he was not commonly known by the casual fan until these past few seasons (largely due to the fact he plays in Toronto), ...

Written by Christian Karcole about 4 months ago 678 reads 9 comments
Analyzing The Philadelphia Sports Scene, Pt. 2: The Players

On April 30, 2009, I wrote an article breaking down the Philadelphia sports' media (read here). The title read "Pt. 1", and I assured you, the fine readers, that part two would soon follow. Oops...

Written by Christian Karcole about 5 months ago 154 reads 0 comments
Why the NHL Reigns Supreme Over The NBA

The National Hockey League has a poor reputation, to say the least. Most who dislike the sport, in all honesty, mock it. ESPN, The "Worldwide Leader in Sports," chooses to show two or three hockey highlights per SportsCenter during the regular season...

Written by Christian Karcole about 6 months ago 121 reads 10 comments

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Christian Karcole Article Archive

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

Brad Lidge Is Holding the Philadelphia Phillies Back

Truth Is, Bryce Harper's Path To The Major Leagues Is a Troubling One

Philadelphia Phillies To Utilize Jamie Moyer As Long Reliever

Phillies-Marlins: Jamie Moyer Heads to the Mound to Salvage Series

Philadelphia Phillies' J.A. Happ to Remain in Starting Rotation

Cliff Lee Stellar In Phillies Debut As Philadelphia Takes Down San Francisco

Should The Philadelphia Phillies Trade For George Sherrill?

With the Farm Still Intact After Cliff Lee Deal, Phillies' Repeat Hopes Grow

Philadelphia Phillies' Bullpen Faces Numerous Health, Consistency Issues

Philadelphia Phillies Ready to Become "Philly's Team"

Ryan Howard Fastest to 200 Homers: Is 763 a Possibility?

Philadelphia Phillies Second Half Preview

Disclaimer: This Article Is Intended To Win Me Article of the Day

Philadelphia Phillies' 2009 Midseason Review

Is Joe Blanton The Philadelphia Phillies' Best Starting Pitcher So Far?

Philadelphia Phillies Send Trio of Outfielders to All-Star Game, Continue to Win

NL East Division Battle: Phils in First, Marlins Fighting, Others Fading

Is Manny Ramirez' Warm Welcome Back to Baseball Warrented?

Is Roy Halladay Worth the Philadelphia Phillies' Future?

Analyzing The Philadelphia Sports Scene, Pt. 2: The Players

Why the NHL Reigns Supreme Over The NBA

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