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Phillies

When Tyler Cloyd is promoted to the big club, how many starts will he get?

Will Kevin Frandsen actually be in a platoon 3B mix next year?

If Michael Bourn isn't able to be obtained, through choice or due to money reasons, will another leadoff hitter be acquired in the offseason?


Eagles

I don't really care how this season plays out. Andy Reid has earned something from me that he never had before - full respect.

The manner in which he has handled his son's death has said more to me about who that man is than any football games ever have.

I respect him deeply and wish him the best all around. God Bless him and his family.


Sixers

The 76ers new ownership group is incredible. Now that this trade has apparently been made, the team has been transformed from last season's playoff group.

This has become a far more balanced squad through all of the offseason moves. Most importantly, they will be led by Mr. Doug Collins. That great coach is ready to take Philadelphia's basketball team to new heights.


Flyers

The injury that Andrej Meszaros suffered last week (torn right Achilles tendon) was repaired by surgery today. Obviously Philly fans connected this dire dot to that of Ryan Howard's same injury (left Achilles tendon) that happened at the end of last season.

Losing Meszaros is very troubling for this Flyers team. I'm not sure how Holmgren can compensate. Basically he and Peter Laviolette need two of their young defensemen to step up and play well all season long.


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Phillies

Does Jimmy Rollins wish that he hadn't re-signed here and is that why he's been lax again?

Are Kevin Frandsen and Freddy Galvis the potential platoon options at third base if no other attractive alternatives can be found in the offseason?

Will Ryne Sandberg's recall to the team in September be a preview of him being hired as a coach, or more than that?


Eagles

I don't really care how this season plays out. Andy Reid has earned something from me that he never had before - full respect.

The manner in which he has handled his son's death has said more to me about who that man is than any football games ever have.

I respect him deeply and wish him the best all around. God Bless him and his family.


Sixers

The 76ers new ownership group is incredible. Now that this trade has apparently been made, the team has been transformed from last season's playoff group.

This has become a far more balanced squad through all of the offseason moves. Most importantly, they will be led by Mr. Doug Collins. That great coach is ready to take Philadelphia's basketball team to new heights.


Flyers

The injury that Andrej Meszaros suffered last week (torn right Achilles tendon) was repaired by surgery today. Obviously Philly fans connected this dire dot to that of Ryan Howard's same injury (left Achilles tendon) that happened at the end of last season.

Losing Meszaros is very troubling for this Flyers team. I'm not sure how Holmgren can compensate. Basically he and Peter Laviolette need two of their young defensemen to step up and play well all season long.


Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

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Phillies

Cliff Lee deserved to win last night, but Kevin Frandsen's error allowed an eventually grand slam and Milwaukee Brewers win. Lee has pitched to a record that should be .500.

Charlie Manuel used Josh Lindblom in a situation that he would normally have used Jonathan Papelbon if he really wanted to get the win. However, the previous statement is rather misleading.

If the Phillies had an effective eighth inning option last night they wouldn't have lost the lead. Not having a strong middle inning contingent this season has cost the team many leads and created the need for Papelbon to pitch before the ninth inning.

It was okay for Manuel to experiment with someone like Lindblom last night, because he's trying to provide opportunities for younger players to succeed. That's standard procedure when a team knows (and has known for awhile) that this won't be their year.

Eagles

I don't really care how this season plays out. Andy Reid has earned something from me that he never had before - full respect.

The manner in which he has handled his son's death has said more to me about who that man is than any football games ever have.

I respect him deeply and wish him the best all around. God Bless him and his family.


Sixers

The 76ers new ownership group is incredible. Now that this trade has apparently been made, the team has been transformed from last season's playoff group.

This has become a far more balanced squad through all of the offseason moves. Most importantly, they will be led by Mr. Doug Collins. That great coach is ready to take Philadelphia's basketball team to new heights.


Flyers

The injury that Andrej Meszaros suffered last week (torn right Achilles tendon) was repaired by surgery today. Obviously Philly fans connected this dire dot to that of Ryan Howard's same injury (left Achilles tendon) that happened at the end of last season.

Losing Meszaros is very troubling for this Flyers team. I'm not sure how Holmgren can compensate. Basically he and Peter Laviolette need two of their young defensemen to step up and play well all season long.


Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

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Phillies

It's been a long time since September was used as a testing ground for next season. Heck, August is being used like that right now.

There are some encouraging performances that are being given right now. But, there are a number of new faces that will be seen by the time next season beings.

It would be just as difficult to fully claim that the Phillies will return to playoff contention next season, as it would be to think that they won't. Much work is yet to be done before any accurate assessment can be made in this regard.

Eagles

I don't really care how this season plays out. Andy Reid has earned something from me that he never had before - full respect.

The manner in which he has handled his son's death has said more to me about who that man is than any football games ever have.

I respect him deeply and wish him the best all around. God Bless him and his family.


Sixers

The 76ers new ownership group is incredible. Now that this trade has apparently been made, the team has been transformed from last season's playoff group.

This has become a far more balanced squad through all of the offseason moves. Most importantly, they will be led by Mr. Doug Collins. That great coach is ready to take Philadelphia's basketball team to new heights.


Flyers

The injury that Andrej Meszaros suffered last week (torn right Achilles tendon) was repaired by surgery today. Obviously Philly fans connected this dire dot to that of Ryan Howard's same injury (left Achilles tendon) that happened at the end of last season.

Losing Meszaros is very troubling for this Flyers team. I'm not sure how Holmgren can compensate. Basically he and Peter Laviolette need two of their young defensemen to step up and play well all season long.


Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

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Phillies

Cliff Lee inexplicably can't get guys out with men on base this season. This issue has been part of his past career efforts. A review of his career resume indicates both up and down years.

He challenges hitters far too often when ahead in the count and might be doing something mechanically different when working from the stretch.

Obviously he can bounce back next year. But, he must address this issue somehow to make that happen.



Sixers

The 76ers new ownership group is incredible. Now that this trade has apparently been made, the team has been transformed from last season's playoff group.

This has become a far more balanced squad through all of the offseason moves. Most importantly, they will be led by Mr. Doug Collins. That great coach is ready to take Philadelphia's basketball team to new heights.


Flyers

The injury that Andrej Meszaros suffered last week (torn right Achilles tendon) was repaired by surgery today. Obviously Philly fans connected this dire dot to that of Ryan Howard's same injury (left Achilles tendon) that happened at the end of last season.

Losing Meszaros is very troubling for this Flyers team. I'm not sure how Holmgren can compensate. Basically he and Peter Laviolette need two of their young defensemen to step up and play well all season long.


Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.


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Flyers

The injury that Andrej Meszaros suffered last week (torn right Achilles tendon) was repaired by surgery today. Obviously Philly fans connected this dire dot to that of Ryan Howard's same injury (left Achilles tendon) that happened at the end of last season.

Losing Meszaros is very troubling for this Flyers team. I'm not sure how Holmgren can compensate. Basically he and Peter Laviolette need two of their young defensemen to step up and play well all season long.



Phillies

Lee will be kept, at least through the offseason, because the Dodgers' waiver claim was not followed by a trade by Sunday's deadline. Thank goodness!

I look forward to seeing the three aces roll again next season. (Hopefully Ruben Amaro, Jr. doesn't get any creative Lee-themed ideas at the Winter Meetings.)



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Phillies

Lee will be kept, at least through the offseason, because the Dodgers' waiver claim was not followed by a trade by yesterday's deadline. Thank goodness!

I look forward to seeing the three aces roll again next season. (Hopefully Ruben Amaro, Jr. doesn't get any creative Lee-themed ideas at the Winter Meetings.)

Flyers

Extending Laviolette's contract was the expected and right move. Hopefully the season starts on time and he has a more healthy squad to lead this season.


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For those of us who are old enough to remember When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

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Phillies

Cliff Lee's waiver story yesterday indicates that yes, the big lefty could be dealt. Far from a certainty, we are now living in the days of whine and selloffs. Halladay has proven that he is healthy, so it would be a gamble to trade Lee right now (or in the offseason). But, increased payroll flexibility might rule the day.

Imagine what might happen to this team if a similar season unfolds next year? Well, okay, maybe we don't want to imagine that.


As stated before...Amaro opened some payroll space and probably needs to go even further if he wants to come back strong next season. It will be interesting to see if 2013 is viewed as a transitional year, or one of true playoff hopes.


Flyers

Extending Laviolette's contract was the expected and right move. Hopefully the season starts on time and he has a more healthy squad to lead this season.


Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

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Phillies

Cliff Lee's waiver story yesterday indicates that yes, the big lefty could be dealt. Far from a certainty, we are now living in the days of whine and selloffs. Halladay has proven that he is healthy, so it would be a gamble to trade Lee right now (or in the offseason). But, increased payroll flexibility might rule the day.

Imagine what might happen to this team if a similar season unfolds next year? Well, okay, maybe we don't want to imagine that.


As stated before...Amaro opened some payroll space and probably needs to go even further if he wants to come back strong next season. It will be interesting to see if 2013 is viewed as a transitional year, or one of true playoff hopes.


Flyers

Extending Laviolette's contract was the expected and right move. Hopefully the season starts on time and he has a more healthy squad to lead this season.


Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.


Hockey


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76ers 

Game 7. For all who believed, keep believing.

As to whether Doug Collins' guys can knock off the Celtics...who knows. But, what a story it will be if they can actually do it tonight.


Phillies

So, Cliff Lee and Shane Victorino got into in the dugout last night. While they didn't come to blows, their mutual moxie revealed a turbulent undercurrent that exists in this year's team.

Lee signed a long-term deal expecting to have a shot at multiple World Series titles. Victorino is in the last year of his deal and might not last the season, depending upon how the schedule plays out.

Both men still have the on-field fight in them and that's what matters most.



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For those of us who are old enough to remember When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

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