Philadelphia Phillies Offseason Moves: Trades and Free Agent Signings

Headline Topic: Phillies

With Ben Revere and Michael Young being obtained, Amaro signed Mike Adams and John Lannan as free agents. Both men bolster the pitching staff. 

Adams surgery caused his numbers to decline last season, but if healthy he should be as consistent as Ryan Madson once was. That is major news and could mean that 2013 looks far different than 2012 did. 

We mustn't forget that the Braves are no slouches and that the Nationals will have one Mr. Strasburg for a full season. 

The Phillies should play somewhere between their 2011 and 2012 regular season selves in 2013. If that will be enough to make the playoffs is yet to be seen.
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Classic Headline Topic: Bernie Parent interview

Based upon strong response, I'm re-posting the links to my series about interviewing Bernie Parent. 

Here is a link to Part 1 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Meeting a Legend  

Here is a link to Part 2 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Pregame Preparations

Here is a link to Part 3 in my series about that interview:
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Postgame Reflections

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Classic Headline: Three Flyers' Legends

Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 

Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Brian Propp was Magnificent

The link to Poulin's piece: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Captain Dave Poulin Earned Permanent Respect

Last, but not least, here's Kerr's link:
Philadelphia Flyers' Tim Kerr Was a True Power Forward

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Classic Headline Topic: MMA Phenomena

I encourage fans of any sport to attend one of these events when you can. The excitement of the crowd and the efforts of the fighters will likely win you over to this superb athletic adventure.

Here is my most recent feature article about a live XFE Cage Wars event that I attended.
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A Model's Life: An Interview with Kourtney Reppert

Samantha Paisley's Great Story

Behind the Scenes with Lindsey Catherine

Model Management Agency Has Another Rising Star in Megan Irminger

Behind the Scenes of the Modeling World: An Interview with Ellen Wasser-Hrin

An Actor's Life: An Interview with Mary Frick

An Artist's Life: An Interview with Adrienne Trafford

The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco

Broadcast Journalist Erin Como Reveals Her Model for Success
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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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Philadelphia Phillies Sign Two Free Agents

Headline Topic: Phillies + Free Agency

Mike Adams is a decent pickup. He seems to have slowed down last year, which is something that many guys in their mid-30s do. But, he's better than what they had last season and hopefully will be an effective setup man next season. 

Lannan is a warm body that throws with his left hand. This was purely a depth move. The fact that this veteran couldn't break the Washington Nationals' rotation last season and spent time in the minor leagues is somewhat concerning. 

The Phillies are taking the Nats castoffs now. Didn't that used to be the other way around?

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My new eBook: Readers Who Have No Time for Words is now available on Amazon.com. These stories were specifically written for people who like to read, but don't have much time to do actually do so. Humor, horror, mystery, adventure, travel, sports and a few selected stories are all wrapped inside this mini-tome. Thank you for considering this download.
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Thank you for visiting my blog. If there is any way that I can help you, feel free to connect with me and let me know:

Add me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter @SeanyOB

Visit my Yahoo: Contributor Page where my entire portfolio over over 1,300 sports, news, interview articles and other special features can all be seen.

--->>>I'm especially thankful to every social media friend who have helped me to become one of Yahoo' top 100 writers (in total hits) among it's approximately 600,000 contributors.

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Classic Headline Topic: Bernie Parent interview

Based upon strong response, I'm re-posting the links to my series about interviewing Bernie Parent. 

Here is a link to Part 1 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Meeting a Legend  

Here is a link to Part 2 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Pregame Preparations

Here is a link to Part 3 in my series about that interview:
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Postgame Reflections

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Classic Headline: Three Flyers' Legends

Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 

Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Brian Propp was Magnificent

The link to Poulin's piece: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Captain Dave Poulin Earned Permanent Respect

Last, but not least, here's Kerr's link:
Philadelphia Flyers' Tim Kerr Was a True Power Forward

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Classic Headline Topic: MMA Phenomena

I encourage fans of any sport to attend one of these events when you can. The excitement of the crowd and the efforts of the fighters will likely win you over to this superb athletic adventure.

Here is my most recent feature article about a live XFE Cage Wars event that I attended.
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Thank you for reading any of my Yahoo Voices features that might interest you:

A Model's Life: An Interview with Kourtney Reppert

Samantha Paisley's Great Story

Behind the Scenes with Lindsey Catherine

Model Management Agency Has Another Rising Star in Megan Irminger

Behind the Scenes of the Modeling World: An Interview with Ellen Wasser-Hrin

An Actor's Life: An Interview with Mary Frick

An Artist's Life: An Interview with Adrienne Trafford

The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco

Broadcast Journalist Erin Como Reveals Her Model for Success

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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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Classic Headline Topic: The Best Phillies of the Current Era

-->>Due to the volume of interest generated in this specific article, it has been re-posted. If you have read it, or choose to open this link now, I hope that you enjoy:  
The 10 Best Philadelphia Phillies of This Era

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Classic Headline Topic: Pete Rose's date with history.

Pete broke Ty Cobb's hit record on 9/11/85. The man was unique in the annals of baseball history. 

For those who are interested, my recent feature comments on Rose's time with the Phillies and the complex feelings that many of us have about his gambling issues:
Phillies' great Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, and baseball justice

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Millions of hits have been recorded for my Yahoo Sports, Interview and News articles since 2/1/11. I'm grateful for all of them. Every click has helped my freelance position to be a better one. If there is any way that you feel I could be of help to you, don't hesitate to get in touch with me.

Have the Philadelphia Philles Given Ryne Sandberg Two Assurances?

Headline Topic: Sandberg-Phillies reunion 

Okay, the 2012 season is now over. Like all good politicians, the Phillies will now attempt to steer away from a bad subject (this season) and toward next year. 

With three coaches being fired, there's more than enough space for Ryne Sandberg to be hired. 

I hope that he has already accepted an offer and then doesn't interview for any subsequent managerial jobs. The only way that scenario can happen is if Sandberg has been told that he will not only be a coach next season, but also that he will take over in 2014, or during the season if any change is made. 

No one can know what is being said. 

I, along with countless long-time fans want this particular guy to be our next manager. I'm not a Charlie Manuel detractor, but I also know that 2014 (at the latest) needs to be Sandberg's time to shine.

Recent Headline Topic: Eagles-Giants' Game

Both teams are 2-1. This looks to be a game the Eagles should win. 

Divisional and Conference games matter just as much now as they do later in the season. The Birds can't let this one slip away. 

It will be interesting to see how Vick performs in what has been an erratic effort to-date.

Recent Headline Topic:  Hope for Phillies' Darin 'Babe' Ruf 

Seeing Darin Ruf hit numerous home runs out of a Double-A park in Reading was thrilling. Seeing him hit his first major league home run, during the first game that he started in left field for the Philadelphia Phillies was priceless (to coin an advertising cliche.)  

Will he actually develop into a major league player? Could that happen by next season? No one knows the answers to these questions, but personal stories have always drawn me to this specific game.

Here is my feature article about him.

Classic Headline Topic: Three Flyers' Legends

Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 

Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Brian Propp was Magnificent

The link to Poulin's piece: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Captain Dave Poulin Earned Permanent Respect

Last, but not least, here's Kerr's link:
Philadelphia Flyers' Tim Kerr Was a True Power Forward

Recent Headline Topic: Tony DiLeo 

The hiring of DiLeo as GM promotes from within and represents another feel-good move that the newest Sixers ownership group has made. 

With Doug Collins seemingly likely to continue to have strong influence on this team, all signs remain positive for the resurgence of this basketball franchise. 

Classic Headline Topic:  The Best Phillies of the Current Era

-->>Due to the volume of interest generated in this specific article, it has been re-posted. If you have read it, or choose to open this link now, I hope that you enjoy:  
The 10 Best Philadelphia Phillies of This Era

Classic Headline Topic: The anniversary of Pete Rose's 4,192 hit.

Pete broke Ty Cobb's hit record on 9/11/85. The man was unique in the annals of baseball history. 

For those who are interested, my recent feature comments on Rose's time with the Phillies and the complex feelings that many of us have about his gambling issues:
Phillies' great Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, and baseball justice

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Thank You to over ---3.7 Million Readers---of my Yahoo Sports, Interview and News articles since 2/1/11. Every click has helped my freelance position to be a better one. If there is any way that you feel I could be of help to you, feel free to get in touch with me:

I've enjoyed connecting with many people through social media. Feel free to click on the links below if you would like to:

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A Model's Life: An Interview with Kourtney Reppert

Samantha Paisley's Great Story

Behind the Scenes with Lindsey Catherine

Model Management Agency Has Another Rising Star in Megan Irminger

Behind the Scenes of the Modeling World: An Interview with Ellen Wasser-Hrin

An Actor's Life: An Interview with Mary Frick

An Artist's Life: An Interview with Adrienne Trafford

The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco

Broadcast Journalist Erin Como Reveals Her Model for Success

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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

Here is a hockey story that all ice fans will like:
The mystery behind these 1970s Topps hockey cards is revealed

Phillies' Fans: At Least the Mets Didn't Win the NL East

Headline Topic: Nationals win the NL East

All hardcore Phillies' fans aren't happy that our five-year divisional run has ended, but we can find sunlight on this literally rainy day. 

Imagine if they Mets would have risen from the ash can we put them into back in 2007? Then think about how their morally challenged fan base would have reacted last night if that scene at Nationals Park would have played out at Citi Field. 

Yes, any glass can be seen as half full if you really force yourself to do it. Now, we should  pull out our 2008 "Perfect Season" DVD's and digitally drown our sorrows.  :-/

Recent Headline Topic: Eagles-Giants' Game

Both teams are 2-1. This looks to be a game the Eagles should win. 

Divisional and Conference games matter just as much now as they do later in the season. The Birds can't let this one slip away. 

It will be interesting to see how Vick performs in what has been an erratic effort to-date.

Recent Headline Topic:  Hope for Phillies' Darin 'Babe' Ruf 

Seeing Darin Ruf hit numerous home runs out of a Double-A park in Reading was thrilling. Seeing him hit his first major league home run, during the first game that he started in left field for the Philadelphia Phillies was priceless (to coin an advertising cliche.)  

Will he actually develop into a major league player? Could that happen by next season? No one knows the answers to these questions, but personal stories have always drawn me to this specific game.

Here is my feature article about him.

Classic Headline Topic: Three Flyers' Legends

Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 

Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Brian Propp was Magnificent

The link to Poulin's piece: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Captain Dave Poulin Earned Permanent Respect

Last, but not least, here's Kerr's link:
Philadelphia Flyers' Tim Kerr Was a True Power Forward

Recent Headline Topic: Tony DiLeo 

The hiring of DiLeo as GM promotes from within and represents another feel-good move that the newest Sixers ownership group has made. 

With Doug Collins seemingly likely to continue to have strong influence on this team, all signs remain positive for the resurgence of this basketball franchise. 

Classic Headline Topic:  The Best Phillies of the Current Era

-->>Due to the volume of interest generated in this specific article, it has been re-posted. If you have read it, or choose to open this link now, I hope that you enjoy:  
The 10 Best Philadelphia Phillies of This Era

Classic Headline Topic: The anniversary of Pete Rose's 4,192 hit.

Pete broke Ty Cobb's hit record on 9/11/85. The man was unique in the annals of baseball history. 

For those who are interested, my recent feature comments on Rose's time with the Phillies and the complex feelings that many of us have about his gambling issues:
Phillies' great Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, and baseball justice

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Thank You to over ---3.7 Million Readers---of my Yahoo Sports, Interview and News articles since 2/1/11. Every click has helped my freelance position to be a better one. If there is any way that you feel I could be of help to you, feel free to get in touch with me:

I've enjoyed connecting with many people through social media. Feel free to click on the links below if you would like to:

Add me on Facebook 

Follow me on Twitter  @SeanyOB

Connect to my Yahoo: Featured Contributor Page

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Thank you for reading any of my Yahoo Voices features that might interest you:

A Model's Life: An Interview with Kourtney Reppert

Samantha Paisley's Great Story

Behind the Scenes with Lindsey Catherine

Model Management Agency Has Another Rising Star in Megan Irminger

Behind the Scenes of the Modeling World: An Interview with Ellen Wasser-Hrin

An Actor's Life: An Interview with Mary Frick

An Artist's Life: An Interview with Adrienne Trafford

The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco

Broadcast Journalist Erin Como Reveals Her Model for Success

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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

Here is a hockey story that all ice fans will like:
The mystery behind these 1970s Topps hockey cards is revealed

Philadelphia Phillies' Friday Question...

Phillies

How many years did Jayson Werth sign for with the Washington Nationals in December 2010?

For those who don't know, the answer is found in my Yahoo Sports article:
Philadelphia Phillies Face Jayson Werth's Wrath Head-on

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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 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.


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


Here is a hockey story that all ice fans will like: The mystery behind these 1970s Topps hockey cards is revealed.


Thank you for reading any of my Yahoo Voices features that might interest you:

Model Management Agency - MMA Has Another Rising Star in Megan Irminger

A model's life: An interview with Kourtney Reppert

Behind the scenes of the modeling world: An interview with Ellen Wasser-Hrin - MMA/Model Management Agency

An Actor's life: An interview with Mary Frick

An Artist's life: An interview with Adrienne Trafford

The always fashionable Biana DeMarco

Rising star Erin Como reveals her model for success

Thank you for reading any of my Yahoo sports stories that might interest you: 

Five traits old school Flyers fans possess

Five traits of hardcore Phillies fans

Tim Tebow and the Great American Divide

My interview with Flyers' Hall of Famer Bernie Parent

Unique sports talk show goes global

Five incredible Phillies pitching performances

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

Philadelphia 76ers playoffs, Flyers poem & Phillies note

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Sixers

What a great win the other night!

Few would have expected this team to be leading a first-round playoff series against the Bulls.

More than just Chicago injuries, Doug Collins spirit is driving this team. No matter what happens in the series, kudos to everyone on this Philadelphia team that has heart.


Flyers

This Flyers team must score more than the Devils in Game 4.
If they don't, their trip back home might be the last before many to the Jersey shore.
----->>>>Okay, that's a bad play on words, but you get the point.


Here is a hockey story that all ice fans will like: The mystery behind these 1970s Topps hockey cards is revealed.


Phillies
The Phillies are flying way under the radar due to the Flyers and Sixers playoff games.

Eventually, this team will be in the town's cross hairs in potentially more ways than one.


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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Five traits of hardcore Phillies fans

Tim Tebow and the Great American Divide

The mystery behind these 1970s Topps hockey cards is revealed

When Baseball Cards were King

My interview with Flyers' Hall of Famer Bernie Parent

Unique sports talk show goes global

Five incredible Phillies pitching performances

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

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The always fashionable Biana DeMarco

Rising star Erin Como reveals her model for success

A model's life: An interview with Kourtney Reppert