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Reviewing the Importance of Playoff Closers, Part Two

A week ago, I wrote an article detailing the importance of an elite closer for a team looking to win the World Series...

Written by Cody Swartz about about 1 month ago 186 reads 8 comments
Does a Team Really Need a Dominant Closer To Win the World Series?

Baseball playoffs are starting next week, so I figured I would take a break from Brett Favre for a little while to address a major concern for many Phillies fans like myself. The closer position...

Written by Cody Swartz about 2 months ago 167 reads 22 comments
Phillies Near Playoffs: Who Will Close Games for the NL East Champs?

As the 2009 regular season comes to a close, the Phillies have secured their third consecutive NL East title. Coupled with a devastating lineup that features four 30-home run men and a pitching ...

Written by Cody Swartz about 2 months ago 167 reads 17 comments
A Writer's Reflection: The 2009 NFC East Preview

Football season is just a day away, and I can't put into words how excited I am. I met with Robert Allred of the Cowboys, John Fennelly of the Giants, and Jack Anderson of the Redskins ...

Written by Cody Swartz about 2 months ago 353 reads 21 comments
A Fan's Take on the Sporting News' Top 100 Players

I have subscribed to Sporting News and Sports Illustrated for as long as I remember, and I eagerly await the new issues of these magazines for me to read cover to cover and then pass to my friends...

Written by Cody Swartz about 2 months ago 223 reads 25 comments
Phillies' J.A. Happ Making Strong Case for N.L. Rookie of the Year Award

There remains just over a month to play in the 2009 baseball season, and it is time to start looking at the potential candidates for major league baseball's most prized individual awards...

Written by Cody Swartz about 3 months ago 510 reads 27 comments
Lidge Blows It Again: What to Do About a Closer Who Can't Close Games

Similar scenario happened tonight. Phillies are up 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth inning, enter Brad Lidge, and boom! It's tied. Another blown save for Lidge...

Written by Cody Swartz about 3 months ago 320 reads 30 comments
A Surplus of Philly Starters But Only Five Spots: Who's In, Who's Out?

There is no such thing as too much pitching. Right? Welcome to the 2009 Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies feature an astonishing number of pitchers with the ability to start ballgames, but can only implement five in their rotation...

Written by Cody Swartz about 4 months ago 290 reads 28 comments
The Half of a Year Too Early MLB All-Decade Team

I just recently put up my article covering the best NFL players this decade. Or at least for the first nine seasons of the decade. I thought I would do the same for baseball, although this includes nine and a half seasons...

Written by Cody Swartz about 4 months ago 717 reads 88 comments
Stewart Bradley Suffers Torn ACL: Time For Entire D to Step It Up In '09

The Eagles have certainly been through their fair share of injuries over the last decade, especially to stars such as Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook, but one thing has always remained constant: the defense...

Written by Cody Swartz about 4 months ago 582 reads 23 comments
Cliff Lee Dazzles In First Start: GM Ruben Amaro Looking Like a Genius

The Phillies didn't get Roy Halladay. What the defending World Champions did get however was last year's American League Cy Young award winner in Cliff Lee, a tremendous lefty who could be the player to push the Phillies over the top...

Written by Cody Swartz about 4 months ago 156 reads 20 comments
Five Players Who Will Make or Break the Philadelphia Eagles In 2009

Football is a team game. Everyone knows that. But often it's the play of a handful of players who can be the difference between a team watching the playoffs on TV in January or playing for a chance at a Super Bowl championship...

Written by Cody Swartz about 4 months ago 531 reads 24 comments
Phillies Win Tenth Straight: Is This Team Destined to Repeat As Champs?

What a game. Jayson Werth's dramatic three-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the 13th inning propelled the Phillies to their tenth straight win on Tuesday...

Written by Cody Swartz about 4 months ago 192 reads 20 comments
Why the Eagles' Young Linebackers Are Crucial to the Team's Success

Defense wins ballgames. Everyone knows that. The Eagles have themselves a very good defense. The defensive line is among the best in the game and the secondary is deep and experienced...

Written by Cody Swartz about 4 months ago 286 reads 23 comments
Pedro, Halladay, Victorino, and Other Philadelphia Phillies News

For the past several days, Ruben Amaro and the Phillies have been in close contact with free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez. The team is reportedly close to a deal that would put Pedro in a Phillies uniform as the club's fifth starter...

Written by Cody Swartz about 5 months ago 500 reads 23 comments
Why the Vikings Are in Danger of Overworking Adrian Peterson

Several months ago, I wrote an article, “The Workhorse Running Back: A Dying Trend in the NFL.” This piece highlighted the importance of utilizing a two or even three-back system ...

Written by Cody Swartz about 5 months ago 1,734 reads 81 comments
Why Sandy Koufax Owes a LOT of His Success to Dodger Stadium

*Entire article will not copy to BR. Check back later and hopefully it will all be here... There are probably few players in history I wish I could have seen play more than Sandy Koufax...

Written by Cody Swartz about 5 months ago 417 reads 107 comments
The Philadelphia Eagles' Top 10 Defining Plays of the Andy Reid Era

Every fan remembers a select few plays from his team during his lifetime. Here are 10 plays that have defined the Philadelphia Eagles under the Andy Reid era. I tried not to put all good plays—there are two plays on here I would love to forget..

Written by Cody Swartz about 5 months ago 449 reads 28 comments
A Philly Phan Reflects: His Team's Quest to Defend a World Championship

It's very tough to defend a World Championship. Or so I've been told. How would I know? I've never seen a Philly team win anything significant in my life...

Written by Cody Swartz about 5 months ago 104 reads 21 comments
The Year Too Early NFL All-Decade Team

There's still another year of football to be played in this decade. However, I figured I'd put together a list of guys who merit selection to the 2000s NFL All-Decade Team...

Written by Cody Swartz about 5 months ago 3,696 reads 184 comments
What to Expect From the 2009 Philadelphia Eagles' Draft Picks

Andy Reid's draft picks have a history of not producing much in their first year. In fact, his first-year players barely see the field...

Written by Cody Swartz about 6 months ago 607 reads 22 comments
Lidge Blows Back-to-Back Saves: Time to Demote "Lights Out" To Setup Role?

What was the strength of last year's World Championship team is now the weakest link on the team. Brad Lidge. He was perfect in 2008. 41-for-41 in save opportunities during the regular season, plus an additional 7-for-7 in the postseason...

Written by Cody Swartz about 6 months ago 170 reads 27 comments
Will Randy Johnson Be the Last 300 Game Winner... Ever?

Every player, upon reaching the big leagues, strives to be the best. Whether it's hitting home runs or striking out batters, every player wants to be remembered as one of the greatest to ever play the game...

Written by Cody Swartz about 6 months ago 916 reads 41 comments
Will Any Hitter Ever Win the Triple Crown Again?

The Triple Crown is probably the most impressive accomplishment a hitter can hope to win. It features a supreme combination of power and batting average...

Written by Cody Swartz about 6 months ago 1,585 reads 109 comments
Recapping The 2008 Philadelphia Eagles Season In Just Five Plays

Play calling here in Philadelphia is a very sensitive subject. Most knowledgeable sports fans will agree Andy Reid is a very good head coach, with maybe one or two exceptions. Play calling...

Written by Cody Swartz about 6 months ago 218 reads 22 comments

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Cody Swartz Article Archive

Reviewing the Importance of Playoff Closers, Part Two

Does a Team Really Need a Dominant Closer To Win the World Series?

Phillies Near Playoffs: Who Will Close Games for the NL East Champs?

A Writer's Reflection: The 2009 NFC East Preview

A Fan's Take on the Sporting News' Top 100 Players

Phillies' J.A. Happ Making Strong Case for N.L. Rookie of the Year Award

Lidge Blows It Again: What to Do About a Closer Who Can't Close Games

A Surplus of Philly Starters But Only Five Spots: Who's In, Who's Out?

The Half of a Year Too Early MLB All-Decade Team

Stewart Bradley Suffers Torn ACL: Time For Entire D to Step It Up In '09

Cliff Lee Dazzles In First Start: GM Ruben Amaro Looking Like a Genius

Five Players Who Will Make or Break the Philadelphia Eagles In 2009

Phillies Win Tenth Straight: Is This Team Destined to Repeat As Champs?

Why the Eagles' Young Linebackers Are Crucial to the Team's Success

Pedro, Halladay, Victorino, and Other Philadelphia Phillies News

Why the Vikings Are in Danger of Overworking Adrian Peterson

Why Sandy Koufax Owes a LOT of His Success to Dodger Stadium

The Philadelphia Eagles' Top 10 Defining Plays of the Andy Reid Era

A Philly Phan Reflects: His Team's Quest to Defend a World Championship

The Year Too Early NFL All-Decade Team

What to Expect From the 2009 Philadelphia Eagles' Draft Picks

Lidge Blows Back-to-Back Saves: Time to Demote "Lights Out" To Setup Role?

Will Randy Johnson Be the Last 300 Game Winner... Ever?

Will Any Hitter Ever Win the Triple Crown Again?

Recapping The 2008 Philadelphia Eagles Season In Just Five Plays

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