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The Importance of Being A Reliever: National League

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES EXAMINER HOME PAGE It would be an egregious understatement to say that middle relievers play an important role in the day-to-day functions of a major league baseball team...

Written by Patrick Gallen about 5 months ago 10 reads 0 comments
Ibanez on DL + Phillies Home Record = Ouch

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES EXAMINER HOME PAGE It’s official: this has been the worst week to be a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies.All week, Mother Nature soaked the area as we collectively tried to enjoy summer baseball...

Written by Patrick Gallen about 5 months ago 33 reads 0 comments
Phillies Ruiz Not an All-Star, But Certainly Deserves Credit

The time has come to recognize the Phillies on a national stage. For decades, the Phillies were a doormat in the NL, and until the mid-2000’s, it showed in how fans voted for their All-Stars...

Written by Patrick Gallen about 5 months ago 16 reads 0 comments
Comparing the 2009 Phillies to Last Season's WFC's

Philadelphia Phillies Examiner Pat Gallen Last season through 61 games: 35-26This season through 61 games: 36-25Team batting average in 2008 through 61 games: .264Team batting average in 2009 through 61 games: ...

Written by Patrick Gallen about 5 months ago 19 reads 0 comments
Phillies-Mets: Lost in The Drama of a Comeback, Cole Hamels Off His Game

Philadelphia Phillies Examiner Home Page Just 24 hours after a thrilling series-opener, the Phillies and Mets gave us yet another sparkling performance...

Written by Patrick Gallen about 5 months ago 56 reads 0 comments
Phillies/Mets Opener As Good As It Gets

Home runs, great pitching, comebacks, and drama – they all showed up in the series opener as the Phillies faced the Mets at Citi Field. Seven home runs and several exciting moments later, the Mets brought home the 6-5 victory...

Written by Patrick Gallen about 6 months ago 4 reads 0 comments
The Bridge to Lidge Now the Bridge to Madson County: Lidge Heads to DL

In a move that won't surprise many, the Philadelphia Phillies have put closer Brad Lidge on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right knee. The move is retroactive to June 7, making Lidge eligible to come off of the DL on June 22...

Written by Patrick Gallen about 6 months ago 4 reads 0 comments
Is Antonio Bastardo a Keeper for the Phillies Rotation?

Two games isn’t a very strong indicator of what a pitcher can do long term. In the case of Phillies starter Antonio Bastardo, we are learning that sometimes sitting back and simply waiting can be the best course of action...

Written by Patrick Gallen about 6 months ago 16 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Phillies All-Stars, Yes or No?

Ryan Howard: YES. The Big Guy hasn’t been to the Midsummer Classic since his MVP season of 2006. This year, he deserves another trip. While he is still striking out a ton (68 k’s in 220 at-bats) his power numbers remain among the games best.

Written by Patrick Gallen about 6 months ago 53 reads 2 comments
Philadelphia Phillies Go for the Sweep Tonight…Wait a Sec

This could have been one of those season-defining series', except now, the only thing it’s defining is the season Brad Lidge is having...

Written by Patrick Gallen about 6 months ago 8 reads 0 comments
Should Phillies Consider Ryan Madson over Brad Lidge?

The Phillies lost a game, and that will happen from time to time. The stinging part is how they lost. Brad Lidge again blew a lead in the ninth inning, although this time he had a little help from his friends...

Written by Patrick Gallen about 6 months ago 292 reads 0 comments
Phillies-Dodgers: Cole Hamels Throws Philly's First Complete Game of the Year

It’s about time.It’s about time a Phillies pitcher stepped up to the point of completely shutting down its own bullpen. It’s about time a Phillies pitcher dominated and threw less than 100 pitches during his outing...

Written by Patrick Gallen about 6 months ago 47 reads 0 comments
Scott Eyre's Rough Start to the Spring

As the United States Government investigates the alleged wrongdoing of the Stanford Financial Group, Scott Eyre is feeling the brunt of it...

Written by Patrick Gallen about 9 months ago 91 reads 0 comments
Brad Lidge Vomits During Games, Phillies Possibly Better in '09?

On Friday, Peter Gammons of ESPN wrote an article on the reigning champs, in which Brad Lidge gives a shout to the Chickie’s and Pete’s stand in Ashburn Alley...

Written by Patrick Gallen about 9 months ago 129 reads 2 comments
The Phillies' Best Quotes from the First Week of Spring Training

Anthony Hewitt (Phillies first round pick in 2008) “Is this a mistake?"—When realizing his locker was in the middle of the veterans such as Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard, and Shane Victorino...

Written by Patrick Gallen about 9 months ago 234 reads 0 comments
Iverson/Billups Trade Sends Shockwaves Through the NBA

Allen Iverson is of the fastest players in the history of the NBA. And now, he is moving fast again. Less than two years traded from the Philadelphia 76ers, Iverson has been traded from the ...

Written by Patrick Gallen about about 1 year ago 260 reads 0 comments
For Philadelphia, It's Been a Week To Remember

When you look back at this championship season in 20, 30, or 50 years from now, you will no doubt remember where you were when the Phillies slayed the Dodgers to win the National League Pennant...

Written by Patrick Gallen about about 1 year ago 112 reads 0 comments
Phillies/Rays Game Five Postponed Until Wednesday

NOTE: Phillies/Rays Game Five postponed until Wednesday night at 8:37pm. If this is Mother Nature’s song, it ain’t a pretty tune. Are you a Phillies fan and feel gypped? Join the rainy parade...

Written by Patrick Gallen about about 1 year ago 281 reads 0 comments
Ryan Howard's Return to Form Helps Propel Phillies to Brink of Championship

Be excited, but tread lightly. Enjoy all of this, but celebrate with guarded optimism. The Philadelphia Phillies are one win away from capturing this city’s first World Championship in any sport since 1983...

Written by Patrick Gallen about about 1 year ago 170 reads 0 comments
Phillies-Rays: What To Expect

The time is now for the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays. The World Series starts tonight (8:22 pm, FOX) and all of the excuses can now be tossed. It’s time for both teams to play as if this were Game Seven...

Written by Patrick Gallen about about 1 year ago 308 reads 0 comments
2008 World Series: Can the Phillies Handle the Young Rays?

Yesterday, as a preview of the World Series, my focus was on the pitching staff and bullpen of the Tampa Bay Rays. From the top of the rotation (Shields, Kazmir, Garza), to the end of the ‘pen ...

Written by Patrick Gallen about about 1 year ago 149 reads 0 comments
2008 World Series: Is There a Ray of Hope for the Phillies?

The wait is over. The Philadelphia Phillies have finally found out who their opponent will be in the World Series as the Tampa Bay Rays finished off the defending champion Boston Red Sox in seven games...

Written by Patrick Gallen about about 1 year ago 220 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia 76ers: 2008 Season Preview

My, what a turnaround.After years of disappointment, with Allen Iverson leading mediocre teams through the early-to-mid 2000s, a new core was assembled...

Written by Patrick Gallen about about 1 year ago 229 reads 0 comments
World Series: Philadelphia vs. Tampa B...Wait a Sec!

Going to the bottom of the seventh inning, the only thing the Tampa Bay Rays seemed to be worrying about was whether or not the champagne in the clubhouse was chilled yet...

Written by Patrick Gallen about about 1 year ago 357 reads 0 comments
Are the Philadelphia Phillies Really Going to the World Series?

After years of waiting through tumultuous times that rarely produced a winner, Phillies fans finally have something to smile about...

Written by Patrick Gallen about about 1 year ago 803 reads 15 comments

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Patrick Gallen Article Archive

The Importance of Being A Reliever: National League

Ibanez on DL + Phillies Home Record = Ouch

Phillies Ruiz Not an All-Star, But Certainly Deserves Credit

Comparing the 2009 Phillies to Last Season's WFC's

Phillies-Mets: Lost in The Drama of a Comeback, Cole Hamels Off His Game

Phillies/Mets Opener As Good As It Gets

The Bridge to Lidge Now the Bridge to Madson County: Lidge Heads to DL

Is Antonio Bastardo a Keeper for the Phillies Rotation?

Philadelphia Phillies All-Stars, Yes or No?

Philadelphia Phillies Go for the Sweep Tonight…Wait a Sec

Should Phillies Consider Ryan Madson over Brad Lidge?

Phillies-Dodgers: Cole Hamels Throws Philly's First Complete Game of the Year

Scott Eyre's Rough Start to the Spring

Brad Lidge Vomits During Games, Phillies Possibly Better in '09?

The Phillies' Best Quotes from the First Week of Spring Training

Iverson/Billups Trade Sends Shockwaves Through the NBA

For Philadelphia, It's Been a Week To Remember

Phillies/Rays Game Five Postponed Until Wednesday

Ryan Howard's Return to Form Helps Propel Phillies to Brink of Championship

Phillies-Rays: What To Expect

2008 World Series: Can the Phillies Handle the Young Rays?

2008 World Series: Is There a Ray of Hope for the Phillies?

Philadelphia 76ers: 2008 Season Preview

World Series: Philadelphia vs. Tampa B...Wait a Sec!

Are the Philadelphia Phillies Really Going to the World Series?

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