Brian R.

1 Followers
5 Blog Followers
Following:
Following Blogs: 0

Latest Activity

Welcome Back, Placido!

Brian R. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 2:44 pm
The Phillies have signed free agent Placido Polanco to replace Pedro Feliz at third base next season. Polanco played for the team from 2002-2005. Polanco has primary been a second baseman in his caree...
Comment - Like

Lee Takes Center Stage, Phils lead Series 1-0

Brian R. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 10:29 pm
This was supposed to be a hitter's series. Cliff Lee was supposed to come back to Earth against the highest scoring offense in baseball. He was supposed to feel the pressure. Well, re-write the s...
Comment - Like

Phillies Links - The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Brian R. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 10:21 am
If you're not already psyched up for the World Series, here are some links to get you going: Vintage 1980 Phillies "Comeback Kids" shirt Philly Phaithful - Original Philadelphia Sports Apparel -...
Comment - Like

Behind Enemy Lines

Brian R. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 9:48 am
Just like every other Phillies fan, we here at The People's Phillies Blog are gearing up for the Fall Classic. And what better way to prepare than to get a look inside the mind of a Yankees blogge...
Comment - Like

Phils Power Themselves Back to the World Series

Brian R. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 10:54 pm
The last time an NL team got to their second consecutive World Series, Tom Glavine was leading the way as the Atlanta Braves destroyed the St. Louis Cardinals pitching staff in a 15-0 rout. One of tho...
Comment - Like

Phillies Try to Finish Dodgers Tonight

Brian R. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 4:47 pm
Coming off one of the most dramatic wins in franchise history (if not THE most), the Phillies take on the Dodgers tonight in Game 5 of the NLCS, looking for their second straight trip to the World Ser...
Comment - Like

NLCS Tied 1-1, Phils Head Home

Brian R. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 6:45 pm
Rough game for the Phils tonight (at least by their standards). After seven brilliant innings from Pedro Martinez, the team turned to its biggest question mark -- the bullpen. Sadly a combination of C...
Comment - Like

Phillies-Rockies: NLDS Game 1

Brian R. posted an article on - Oct 6, 2009, 2:49 pm
The Phillies begin their quest to repeat as World Champions tomorrow afternoon, taking on the Colorado Rockies in the National League Division Series. This is, of course, a rematch of the 2007 NLDS, i...
Comment - Like

Phils Clinch NL East!

Brian R. posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 9:13 pm
The Phillies are you National League East Champions for the third straight year. This year's clincher lacked the drama of the last two, but it feels pretty sweet all the same. The game itself did...
Comment - Like

The Greatest Shirt in History

Brian R. posted an article on - Aug 31, 2009, 4:39 pm
We here at The People's Phillies Blog felt we had to share with you the fact that we've recently discovered the greatest of all possible shirts. We'll let it speak for itself: http://www....
Comment - Like

Pedro Wins Debut with Plenty of Help

Brian R. posted an article on - Aug 13, 2009, 1:38 am
It wasn't vintage Pedro Martinez, but with the Phillies offense backing him, it didn't need to be. Pedro won his Phillies debut handily, defeating the Cubs 12-5. It's always nice to start...
Comment - Like

Pedro to Rotation, Moyer to Pen

Brian R. posted an article on - Aug 10, 2009, 4:51 pm
After weeks of intrigue, the Phillies finally decided on how to deal with their excess of starting pitching. The team announced today that Jamie Moyer would move to the bullpen to make room for Pedro ...
Comment - Like

Pedro Belongs in the Pen

Brian R. posted an article on - Aug 6, 2009, 9:22 am
While neither of them would ever admit to thinking of it this way, Pedro Martinez and J.A. Happ were dueling last night. With Pedro about ready to complete his rehab and return to the big leagues, the...
Comment - Like

Lee Dominates in Phillies Debut

Brian R. posted an article on - Aug 1, 2009, 8:44 am

Comment - Like

Phils Trade Successful-Lee

Brian R. posted an article on - Jul 29, 2009, 2:52 pm
After talks to acquire Roy Halladay from the Toronto Blue Jays fizzled in the past week, the Phillies went out and made a deal with the Cleveland Indians to acquire reigning Cy Young Award winner Clif...
Comment - Like

Halladay Watch Continues

Brian R. posted an article on - Jul 26, 2009, 3:34 pm
After the Phillies rejected the Blue Jays' initial trade offer for Roy Halladay (Halladay for J.A. Happ, Kyle Drabek, and Dominic Brown), the Phillies countered with an offer that the Blue Jays re...
Comment - Like

Roster Shuffling

Brian R. posted an article on - Jul 25, 2009, 6:57 pm

Comment - Like

Bullpen Takes Another Hit - But Phils Keep Winning

Brian R. posted an article on - Jul 24, 2009, 9:39 am
The Phillies bullpen suffered a 2-for-1 special yesterday, as both J.C. Romero and Chad Durbin were placed on the 15-day DL. Both pitchers were intrical in last year's playoff run and they won'...
Comment - Like

Sell, Sell, Sell!

Brian R. posted an article on - Jul 23, 2009, 1:03 pm
While this isn't directly related to the Phillies, as the power balance in the NL East shapes out, here are my thoughts on the Phillies' main rival, the New York Mets. As the trade deadline a...
Comment - Like

Brian R.'s Blogs:

Brian R.'s Followers

Brian R. is Following

Invite Your Friends

Invite your contacts to blogged from:
gmail yahoo