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Frank Klose

Philadelphia, PA

College professor and doctoral student just blogging for a distraction from the rest of life

Interests: Phillies baseball!

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Josh Fields Tweets: Prayers For Home State Of Oklahoma; Was He Simply Moving His Locker?

I suppose he could have said he was simply moving his locker but smiling and being coy may have been more fun. After packing up his belongings caused some beat writers to speculate that Iron Pigs 3b/1b/LF was heading to join the Phillies, he may have simply been moving a... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Philliedelphia

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Josh Fields Is Packing His Bags At AAA; Is He Ryan Howard's Replacement?

Courtesy mcall.com From Iron Pigs beat writer Michael LoRe: Josh Fields is packing his bags. Could be joining #Phillies. — Michael LoRé (@michaellore) May 21, 2013 Ryan Howard is injured and a strong D.L. candidate. A move for Josh Fields probably means that the Phillies plan to start internal options... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Philliedelphia

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Struggling Hamels Looks For A Sign, Run Support In Miami Without Ryan Howard, Carlos Ruiz

The Phillies surely know how to pick a good day to win in dramatic fashion. How about yesterday? It was crazy. Honestly, I thought we'd done against Chapman - especially after Cliff Lee was picked off. That wasn't the case, however, as Erik Kratz homered to tie it and right... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Philliedelphia

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Phillies, MLB Continue To Honor America With Ugly Holiday Caps

I am not sure this is still called a "Stars and Stripes" hat. The Inquirer's Matt Gelb gave us a sneak peak of this year's caps for the holidays: Phillies will wear these hats next Monday. Your thoughts? twitpic.com/crzvxw — Matt Gelb (@magelb) May 20, 2013 My thoughts: can't they... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Philliedelphia

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If Ryan Howard Hits Disabled List, Do The Phillies Play Freddy Galvis Or Darin Ruf? Both?

Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard missed Sunday's 3-2 win over Cincinnati with a sore knee. Instead of flying to Miami with the rest of the team, Howard stayed behind to get an MRI on the knee, the Phillies themselves report. The Phillies very well could find themselves placing both catcher... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Philliedelphia

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Humberto Quintero Is Taking His Talents To South Beach, Will Join Phillies

Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz came up lame rounding second base to third base during yesterday afternoon's game as the Phillies hosted the Cincinnati Reds and was replaced in the game by Erik Kratz. Today it appears that Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz could be headed to the disabled list. Thanks to... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Philliedelphia

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Phillies Reliever Mike Adams Likely Headed To The Disabled List

We knew that Phillies reliever Mike Adams wasn't feeling so hot. But now it appears that Adams is headed to the disabled list. According to MLB.com Phillies writer Todd Zolecki, Ruben Amaro Jr. indicated that it was a "likelihood" that Adams would head to the disabled list. However, the decision... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Philliedelphia

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Eight (E.R.A.) Is Enough: Raul Valdes Shipped Out

Charlie Manuel made a statement. Finally, Phillies General Manager did something about it. After not using left-headed reliever Raul Valdes between May 5 and May 15 with a blowout on each end, the Phillies finally cut the struggling reliever, whose ERA was approaching eight. In his place will be right-handed... Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at Philliedelphia

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Expanded Instant Replay Could Come To Major League Baseball In 2014

Was the ball off of Ryan Howard's glove in Tuesday's Phillies contest against the Cleveland Indians fair or foul? As we saw those inches would have meant three runs for the Indians. Umpire Dan Iassogna did an admirable job of putting himself in the best possible position to see the... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Philliedelphia

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Phillies Issue Statement On Roy Halladay's Surgery, Declare It Successful

Good news on the Roy Halladay front. Dr. Michael G. Ciccotti, MD, Phillies Director of Medical Services, issued the following statement on behalf of the team: "Roy had successful shoulder surgery yesterday. He had an arthroscopic evaluation and underwent debridement of his labrum and rotator cuff as well as removal... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Philliedelphia

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Phillies Set-Up Man Mike Adams Is Injured

On Sunday, the Phillies were without set-up man Mike Adams, who was nursing a sore back. In fact, the team went to rookie Justin De Fratus to face the Diamondbacks' best right-handed hitter in a key situation late. Today, we learned from Phillies.com writer Todd Zolecki that Adams is still... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at Philliedelphia

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Could Phillies Second Baseman Chase Utley Be Hurt, Or Is This Just An Illogical Off-Day?

Chase Utley will not be in the Phillies' lineup today. Why? Interesting theory put forth today by the guys at the Tailgating a Funeral podcast. Utley not playing tonight with off days yesterday and Thursday is a complete joke. He has to be hurt. Charlie isn't that stupid. — Tailgating... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at Philliedelphia

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Phillies Sign A Free Agent Outfielder

Courtesy International Power Showcase Fresh out of reports the Phillies were possibly looking around Venezuela for someone to pitch for them, the Phillies have turned to another country: Germany. I did not know that Germany really had baseball, but the Phillies have signed a 17 year-old outfielder named Julsan Karmara.... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2013 at Philliedelphia

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Say What? Venezuelan Report: Pitcher Carlos Zambrano Has Signed With The Phillies

Okay, my Spanish is not the best...but apparently the Phillies have signed former Chicago Cubs pitcher and former Miami Marlins pitcher Carlos Zambrano. The report comes from a Venezuelan website LVMP Campeones. The report says (in my best possible Spanish translation): Valencia. - Carlos "El Toro" Zambrano on Friday apparently... Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2013 at Philliedelphia

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Phillies Must Do The Right Thing And Sell

There has been plenty of buzz lately about retooling the Phillies, including a piece today in the Daily News from Dave Murphy. The Phillies have gotten older, are less productive than their glory days, and as a team no longer work. Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, Carlos Ruiz, Michael... Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2013 at Philliedelphia

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Nice Start, Now Go to AAA: Phillies Option Tyler Cloyd To Lehigh Valley

Tonight marked a nice start for Tyler Cloyd. But his next one will be in AAA. After tonight's loss to Arizona, the Phillies optioned their starter to AAA Lehigh Valley. In his place on the roster will be Justin DeFratus. Cloyd's start was good enough for a win. However, the... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Philliedelphia

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Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro Is Jay Gatsby

[Nick:] “You can’t repeat the past.” [Gatsby:] “Can’t repeat the past?” he cried incredulously. “Why of course you can!” He looked around him wildly, as if the past were lurking here in the shadow of his house, just out of reach of his hand. “I’m going to fix everything just... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Philliedelphia

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Doc's Date With The Knife Set: Roy Halladay To Have Surgery In Los Angeles

Roy Halladay's surgery is set. According to Ryan Lawrence of the Philadelphia Daily News, Halladay will have surgery on Wednesday in Los Angeles. The surgeon who will be performing the surgery is Neal ElAttrache. ElAttrache is part of the same practice that the famed Lewis Yocum works and did Halladay's... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at Philliedelphia

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Giants Closer Sergio Romo Blows Save, But Phillies Fall In Extras

On a day when Roy Halladay shared the good news that surgery may bring him back closer to his old self, Jonathan Pettibone took the mound against Giants starter Barry Zito. Pettibone would keep the Phillies in the game and allow them to tie the game late. Pettibone gave the... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at Philliedelphia

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Roy Halladay Receives Excellent News From Doctors; Could Return To Phillies This Year

The reports of Roy Halladay's demise may have been greatly exaggerated. Having traveled to Los Angeles to visit the office of Lewis Yocum, Halladay received great news. Not only do the doctors think that Halladay can pitch again, but he can pitch again this season. In short, here is what... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at Philliedelphia

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Roy Halladay Press Conference (Live - 2:00 May 8th)

Your browser does not support iframes. Roy will speak with reporters at 2:00 on Wednesday, May 8. Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at Philliedelphia

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The Rise of Phillies Pitcher Kyle Kendrick: From Tim Hudson, Roy Halladay, To Respect

I was at Kyle Kendrick's Major League Debut. It was an afternoon interleague series against the Chicago White Sox in 2007. This was Jim Thome's first appearance in town after being traded by the Phillies after the 2005 season. Big-name acquisition Freddy Garcia was shut down with an injury and... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at Philliedelphia

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Phillies Begin West Coast Road Trip In San Francisco; Cliff Lee, Madison Bumgarner Get Nods

After ending their weekend series at home against the Marlins with a 2-2 split and some bad news about Roy Halladay, the Phillies hit the road for a six-game road trip on the West Coast. The Phillies will visit the San Francisco Giants starting tonight to open a three-game set... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at Philliedelphia

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Former Phillies Pitcher, MLB Network Analyst Mitch Williams Wants Rich Dubee Fired

Rich Dubee (left) with mustache-less former Phillies star Mike Schmidt. Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee has been with the Phillies since Charlie Manuel took the helm as manager in 2005. From Terry Adams to Mike Adams Dubee has led the Phillies pitching staff. During his tenture the Phillies have won... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at Philliedelphia

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Blue Jays Television Analyst Calls Cliff Lee A Cheater Too

Just mere days after causing controversy by calling Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz a cheater, Dirk Hayhurst is at it again (Who is Dick Hayhurst? Hayhurst serves as a color commentator for Blue Jays television broadcasts and pitched in the major leagues in 2008 and 2009). After the controversy Hayhurst... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at Philliedelphia

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