http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies Coverage of the Philadelphia Phillies en-us Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 2008-07-09T07:01:00Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24167539&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080709_Baseball-theme_stamp_coming_out.html Sealed with a song Breaking news from the front trenches of stamp collecting: To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the national pastime's theme song, the U.S. Postal Service is issuing a "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" stamp, a 42-center, next Wednesday. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 0a2c9e16ae1430044224cea7bd2c0b94 2008-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24167544&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080709_Low___Outside__AL_Notes.html D-Train getting back on track An MRI exam has revealed that Detroit Tigers hurler Dontrelle Willis has tendinitis in his right knee. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 3df23065cfb6fbf2278376a50cae8cd3 2008-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24167564&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080709_Hamels_pitches_well__but_bats_fail.html Pat Burrell wanted to make one point perfectly clear last night at Citizens Bank Park: "We have an excellent offensive team," Burrell said. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 92a7dabb093628759800992baf775996 2008-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24167599&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080709_Phils_lose_out_on_another_pitcher.html Cross one more pitcher off the Phillies' wish list. The Chicago Cubs announced yesterday that they acquired righthander Rich Harden, who threw eight shutout innings against the Phillies on June 26, and righthander Chad Gaudin from the Oakland Athletics. The Cubs traded pitcher Sean Gallagher, outfielders Matt Murton and Eric Patterson, and minor-leaguer John Donaldson. Chicago made the trade one day after the Milwaukee Brewers introduced Cy Young winner CC Sabathia to their rotation. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 1d330fc4c2484e8a9705ec3ef12eccf4 2008-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24167494&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080709_Boston_rallies_late_to_down_Twins.html BOSTON - Manny Ramirez hit a game-tying two-run homer as part of a four-run eighth inning rally to help the Boston Red Sox edge the Minnesota Twins, 6-5, last night. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 6ea2f274901a60558ba606f7487cfd3c 2008-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24167569&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080709_Phillies_Notes__No_timetable_is_set_for_Gordon_s_return.html Tom Gordon is in Florida with soreness in his right elbow, and it is not clear when he can return. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT ecf460dd882548d52acaf56236fb066c 2008-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24167549&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080709_Minor_Leagues___Reading_tops_SeaWolves__IronPigs_lose.html READING - Neil Sellers hit two home runs and drove in three runs as the Reading Phillies beat the Erie SeaWolves, 6-3, in an Eastern League game last night. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT a2c5f1e7a66580a6544d7a68bbbb2461 2008-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24167519&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080709_Bob_Ford__Midsummer_Classic_is_marred_by_gimmicks.html Pat Burrell got my vote yesterday. It took about 10 seconds. He's in the running to be the final player added to the National League all-star roster. I've said many times before this season that Burrell is the last guy I expected to be an all-star, so it seemed appropriate. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 8c0e551d5302ac64886525a4499d5be7 2008-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24167044&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080709_Phillies__offense_at_a__fourth_straight__loss.html For one of the few times this season, the F-word was flying around the Phillies clubhouse last night. Frustrated. Not bewildered or bemused or even confused. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT ffba6dca542d9b2a3cedf0ddb565d281 2008-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24167014&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080709_Cubs_get_Harden_from_A_s_as_part_of_six-player_deal.html The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Rich Harden from the Oakland Athletics in a six-player trade yesterday, a day after the rival Milwaukee Brewers landed CC Sabathia. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 6bf01fcb491ccdeb4ca86d47b0ba7718 2008-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24167064&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080709_Phillies_Notebook__Phillies_say_Gordon_won_t_be_out__long-term_.html THOUGH TOM GORDON hasn't spoken publicly about his health since being placed on the disabled list Sunday, the Phillies don't believe his elbow inflammation will sideline him for an extended period of time. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 3825e926bbb08f1ed9dd7db691616661 2008-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24167069&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080709_Manuel_might_be_losing_patience_with_Phillies__unproductive_lineup.html Charlie Manuel is a hitting guy and can be as protective of his lineup as a mother hen. "People say our offense had sputtered," the Phillies manager said, a trifle defensively, as late as yesterday afternoon. "I can tell you a lot of things that have sputtered." Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 0a4dd5a5eeca24d00095a7d50de6e043 2008-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24166929&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080709_Jeter__Pettitte_help_Yanks_cool_off_Rays.html These were the kind of big plays and big pitches the New York Yankees needed from Derek Jeter and Andy Pettitte. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT f290e1ca13a0a9eb97e674cc9ce162b6 2008-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24096654&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080708_Phillies_shut_out_by_Cardinals.html Cole Hamels has had better weeks. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:12:53 GMT 16929c6b5342f3766b309e22d5e01f12 2008-07-09T02:12:53Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24084689&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080708_ap_cubslandpitcherrichhardenfromathletics.html One day after the Milwaukee Brewers landed an ace, the Chicago Cubs answered. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:46:57 GMT 4a230e2aa10f633f4cb2d67a6245be7f 2008-07-08T22:46:57Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24058199&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080708_Phil_Sheridan__Phillies_need_an_A-list_arm.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT a01fdc37ac33802b345d5a93ad6cb51e 2008-07-08T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24058189&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080708_Phillies_Notes__Utley_will_compete_in_home-run_derby.html Chase Utley isn't a big hoopla guy, so it is a bit surprising that he will be participating in Monday's home-run derby at Yankee Stadium. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT cf66f3f8efd7b533198c160e31c638df 2008-07-08T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24057634&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080708_Mets_devour_Eaton__but_late_rally_falls_short_for_Phillies.html Chad Durbin had thrown more than 60 pitches in the last 3 days, Rudy Seanez had back spasms, and a newly called up lefthander with a 55-mph curveball was the freshest arm in the bullpen. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 60591e1eb1b66e260b5e89ee460a10c1 2008-07-08T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24057659&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080708_John_Smallwood__Phillies_need_to_take_risk_like_Brewers_did_with_Sabathia.html I'M NOT SURE which is the more depressing thought: A. The Phillies acted like the Phillies and didn't make a full press for Cleveland starter CC Sabathia. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:38:46 GMT 272c15e53a2c535871c89834ff7e844d 2008-07-08T15:38:46Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=24058154&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20080708_With_IronPigs__Myers_turns_in_a_solid_outing.html Allentown- It's been a while since Brett Myers heard cheers. But when Myers walked from the mound in the eighth inning, that's exactly what he received from the fans at Coca-Cola Park. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 6667e52bbfd306082d8d0bb159b5dcb9 2008-07-08T07:01:00Z