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Phillies begin title defense
Originally posted at baseball.realgm.com
The real season starts now.
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Loyal to a fault
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This One’s For The Fans
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World Series: Just say no to short rest
Originally posted at RealGM.com.
After watching C.C. Sabathia seemingly will his team to the playoffs with four consecutive starts on 3 days rest, it becomes tempting to ask a pitcher of Cole Hamels’ caliber to work on short rest during the World Series. After watching Joe Blanton (3 ER and 7 hits in only 5 innings in game 4 against the Dodgers) and Jamie Moyer (8 ER in 5.1 IP during the first two rounds of the playoffs) struggle, the thought of them pitching a decisive game 7 is cause for concern.
But trying to squeeze getting 3 starts from Cole Hamels?
That’s entering uncharted territory.
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