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Philadelphia Phillies storyline: the storied elite?
While Chase Utley prepares himself for the final 4 months, the Philadelphia Phillies remain within striking distance of their divisional foes. How many other top-shelf teams have disappointing...
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Philadelphia Phillies storyline: Trade considerations
Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies is headed for Clearwater, and the club is looking to add a piece in the bullpen. Rube Amaro has to replace Jose Contreras by acquiring outside help. Who will...
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Philadelphia Phillies storyline: Trade deliberations
With the Chase Utley watch in full swing for the Philadelphia Phillies, the loss of a veteran set-up man hasn’t been completely examined. Rube Amaro will try to barter for his replacement in the 8th...
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Philadelphia Phillies storyline: Red-pinstripe alert revisited
Chase Utley is a third-base option for the Philadelphia Phillies. Will he again replace Polly Polanco? Remember, the poll for Masked September is here, if you haven’t voted yet. TAL’S HANDY CAPS...
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Philadelphia Phillies storyline: Decoded 2nd NL wild card
There is a better shot at that 5th postseason berth for Chase Utley and the Philadelphia Phillies than the numbers display. What can be discovered inside the final matchups on the schedule? TAL’S...
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Philadelphia Phillies storyline: Better half
Returning warriors, like Chase Utley, have guided the Philadelphia Phillies to a possible wild-card berth with a strong 2nd half. Can Utley, Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard inspire this squad to compete...
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Philadelphia Phillies storyline: FA possibilities
The empty hot corner will probably belong to someone other than Chase Utley for the Philadelphia Phillies in April. Who would be better than Freddy Galvis? TAL’S HANDY CAPS WELCOME, NEWCOMERS: I will...
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The best of the NL East
Welcome to our annual series of ‘best player by position’ per division across all of Major League Baseball. Our goal in this set of articles was to bring to light the player from each position that is...
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Detroit Tigers trade rumors: Chase Utley edition
The Detroit Tigers were put on notice this week as to how aggressive the powers that be at MLB will go after suspected PED violators. Jhonny Peralta’s name has been on the list since its release, just...
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Chase Utley will be a Philadelphia Phillie for life
Utley cracks an RBI Single during the 4th on April 4 in Atlanta. Today it was announced that Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley had signed a two-year contract extension that could...
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Philadelphia Phillies: A look at the aging infield
When the Philadelphia Phillies won it all in 2008 it was because of their stellar infield of Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, and a breakout performance by Carlos Ruiz. These players still...
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Philadelphia Phillies: Can Chase Utley’s knees hold up?
It was last season that Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley seemed to have figured the solution to his chronic knee problems. A new offseason program allowed Utley to play in 131, his...
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How the Philadelphia Phillies will make the playoffs
It has been two seasons since the Philadelphia Phillies have been to the postseason, and with the window for the current core players to win another Word Series barely open, the time is now to make it...
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Same old problems hurting the Philadelphia Phillies
It is time for a pop quiz! When the Philadelphia Phillies were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers, what was the main reason they lost? A.) A lack of offense B.) Bullpen problems C.) All of the above D.)...
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Philadelphia Phillies: what to make of the first month
At the end of the first month of the season, the Philadelphia Phillies are next to last in their division, with a 13-13 record. However, things could be a lot worse. Despite being four games back from...
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Washington Nationals: Danny Espinosa showing potential
Although Danny Espinosa has had his struggles at the dish from time to time, he has done a good job so far at filling in at second base while Ryan Zimmerman is on the DL. Espinosa is currently hitting...
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Storyline: Trade Rumors and Realistic Expectations for the Phillies
Long before the arrival of July 31, writers will predict Chase Utley’s departure from the Philadelphia Phillies to a new city with a pennant-race opportunity. But will that be just hype? TAL’S...
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Storyline: Trade Rumors with Realistic Expectations for the Phillies
Long before the arrival of July 31, writers will predict Chase Utley’s departure from the Philadelphia Phillies to a new city with a pennant-race opportunity. But will that be just hype? Please, scroll...
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Baltimore Orioles trade rumors: Second base edition
The Orioles could look to division rival Tampa Bay for a trade for second baseman Ben Zobrist. Continuing to look at potential trade targets for the Baltimore Orioles and the rumors surrounding them,...
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Oakland A’s trade rumors: Are the A’s done?
The Oakland A’s made one of the biggest trades so far this season when they exchanged their top prospects for Chicago Cubs starting pitchers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel. This trade strengthened...
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