Philadelphia Phillies' Minor League Sensation

Phillies 

Reading Phillies converted left fielder Darin Ruf  hit his 37th home run last night. That blast tied him with Ryan Howard for the R-Phils single-season home run record.

Ruf's summer story has been one of the high and hopeful points in the Phillies' organization this season.

Baseball is about hopes for many. My family, friends, and I are enjoying his great ride and wish him all the best along the way.

What 1960s event is most comparable to the top level at Veterans Stadium?
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Five Ways that Veterans Stadium was Better Than Citizens Bank Park

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Flyers

What is the name of the Flyers ECHL affiliate?

For those who don't know, the answer is found in my Yahoo Sports article:
NHL lockout could serve some Philadelphia Flyers' Purposes


Eagles

All the best to Andy Reid and his team tonight. This season isn't just about football this year for the Eagles' head coach.

I wish him a SUPER BOWL year.


Sixers

The 76ers major summer trade should help the remaining members of last season's playoff group to become that much better.

This has become a far more balanced squad through all of the offseason moves. Most importantly, they will be led by Doug Collins who is ready to take his basketball team to new heights.


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Phillies - Mets game and what could have been

Phillies 

It's a shame tonight's Phillies - Mets game doesn't mean more than it does. Thankfully the Phils have been playing well recently.

You never know how any series can go. But, maybe it's possible for Manuel's team to climb to the .500 level by season's end.

What 1960s event is most comparable to the top level at Veterans Stadium?

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Five Ways that Veterans Stadium was Better Than Citizens Bank Park

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Flyers

What is the name of the Flyers ECHL affiliate?

For those who don't know, the answer is found in my Yahoo Sports article:
NHL lockout could serve some Philadelphia Flyers' Purposes


Eagles

All the best to Andy Reid and his team tonight. This season isn't just about football this year for the Eagles' head coach.

I wish him a SUPER BOWL year.


Sixers

The 76ers major summer trade should help the remaining members of last season's playoff group to become that much better.

This has become a far more balanced squad through all of the offseason moves. Most importantly, they will be led by Doug Collins who is ready to take his basketball team to new heights.


Baseball cards

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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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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 that would be if they do.


Phillies

Can Chase Utley play in the infield for any stretch of time this season after he returns?

Some of the Philly sports writers have wondered if he might be better in left field - with thoughts about Chipper Jones outfield venture with the Atlanta Braves.

It might not happen, but it's an interesting thought.


Baseball cards

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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 that would be if they do.

Phillies

How about that 'Chooch' in the cleanup spot. Who would have 'thunk' it all those years ago.

Well, Carlos Ruiz believes in himself and that's how everything great happens. One person using their talent and free will to succeed.

No matter where this season takes Ruiz, he is as much a part of this great era as anyone.


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76ers 

How great a victory tonight would be. Can it happen? Well, this team has surprised us before.

Best of luck to Doug Collins and the guys, no matter what happens.


Phillies
A team that is adrift for sure. After winning six straight, they lose four in a row.

Keep an eye on how they continue to do against these plus-.500 teams. Ruben Amaro, Jr. will, that's for sure.

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Philadelphia 76ers Classic Blog Post - Now Playoff Enhanced

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AS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON 2/1/12.....Before they beat the Bulls in the first playoff round and before the current Celtics postseason matchup.


76ers 

There were those who said the Doug Collins-led Sixers team was good. But, when they faced the better teams, they would fall.

That seemed logical. But, it was also a reliance on who the team had been in the past. It did not represent a view of who the group might become, or who they are right now.

Their win over the Eastern Conference leading Chicago Bulls was no fluke. This is a sound defensive team, with spirit. Their coach is a one of the best in the League. Period.

If all of their key people remain fully healthy in this shortened season, this young team will win more than 40 games and could win at least two playoff rounds.

That old 76ers theme song is playing louder and louder and louder and louder as every week passes.

One, two, three, four, five...."Clap your hands everybody for the Philadelphia 76ers..."

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AS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON 2/1/12.....Before they beat the Bulls in the first playoff round and before the current Celtics postseason matchup.


76ers 

There were those who said the Doug Collins-led Sixers team was good. But, when they faced the better teams, they would fall.

That seemed logical. But, it was also a reliance on who the team had been in the past. It did not represent a view of who the group might become, or who they are right now.

Their win over the Eastern Conference leading Chicago Bulls was no fluke. This is a sound defensive team, with spirit. Their coach is a one of the best in the League. Period.

If all of their key people remain fully healthy in this shortened season, this young team will win more than 40 games and could win at least two playoff rounds.

That old 76ers theme song is playing louder and louder and louder and louder as every week passes.

One, two, three, four, five...."Clap your hands everybody for the Philadelphia 76ers..."

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Tim Tebow and the Great American Divide

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Five incredible Phillies pitching performances

These six NHL legends would start on any all-time team

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Sixers - Celtics Playoffs and Preakness Stakes Contenders

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Sixers

A one-point victory in Game 2 to counter the one-point loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1.

As a good friend and basketball fan told me tonight, Doug Collins has this deep team playing tough defense.

Got a split in Beantown. Nice!


Baseball cards

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Preakness Stakes

The second leg of the Triple Crown takes place on May 19, 2012. Here are the post positions for the contenders.


Hockey


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Sixers - Celtics Playoffs, Phillies Catcher Ruiz should hit cleanup and Preakness Stakes Contenders

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Sixers

The one-point loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 could have been a win, but you can't have everything.

It would be best to take Game 2 tomorrow, because it would seemly overly challenging to win four out of a possible five games from a good team like this one is.
Phillies

Juan Pierre has sold me on his continuing ability to get on base and generate runs. He should play in left
field the majority of the time and hit no lower than second in every game.

Carlos Ruiz is having a breakout year. I would like to see him hit cleanup for a few games to see how it goes. He's mentally strong enough to handle whatever the results of that experiment would be.

Pence just isn't cutting it in Howard's spot.
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.


Preakness Stakes

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Hockey


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Five traits old school Flyers fans possess

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Tim Tebow and the Great American Divide

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Five incredible Phillies pitching performances

These six NHL legends would start on any all-time team

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