Putting the Fight Back in the Phils - MLB the Show 14

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Series #10:

(13-15) @ (13-5)

Game 1: Denard Span hit a 3-run home run to lead the way for Washington, while Ryan Zimmerman reached base four times. Carlos Ruiz finally fought his way above the .200 mark, collecting three hits in the loss.

Game 2: A scary sight to begin game two of the series, with Roberto Hernandez leaving the game after just one batter. Hernandez has a finger injury, luckily the X-rays came back negative. The team has announced he is day-to-day. AJ Burnett was bumped up to fill in and pitch today, meaning Hernandez could pitch in a couple days if healthy.

Ben Revere was the hero today, going 3/3 with a double and triple. Jimmy Rollins continues to hit well, driving in two runs.

Game 3: Stephen Strasburg was on his game today, forcing plentiful popups and choppers. Cliff Lee is now 0-4 on the season, and one has to wonder whether he still has the ability to be a top pitcher in the league. Lee has allowed ten home runs on the season, second in the entire major leagues.

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[Deuce2223]

Hope Hamels isn't out to long. That could really hurt you chances to compete this year..


Crazy to see the AL West Standings so much like real life, with the A's dominating and the M's playing above .500 ball. Their record in any other division both A.L and they would only be a .5 game out.

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Hamels being put sure hurts the chance at competing. If he's out long I'd say blow it up. It would take at least a year amd a half for Hamels to recover.

Lee, Papelbon, Byrd, and Utley could bring back a solid haul of prospects for the future.

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Quote: Originally Posted by Deuce2223

Hope Hamels isn't out to long. That could really hurt you chances to compete this year.. Crazy to see the AL West Standings so much like real life, with the A's dominating and the M's playing above .500 ball. Their record in any other division both A.L and they would only be a .5 game out.

With the exception of the Padres and Reds, the standings look really good so far. I'm hoping to see San Diego drop off.

Quote: Originally Posted by DJeterFan2

Hamels being put sure hurts the chance at competing. If he's out long I'd say blow it up. It would take at least a year amd a half for Hamels to recover. Lee, Papelbon, Byrd, and Utley could bring back a solid haul of prospects for the future.

Yea, I'm debating how to handle trades coming up with 30 team control. I need to figure out how to price my players for some realistic trades come deadline time.

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Series #11:

(16-15) vs. (14-17)

Game 1: It's getting ugly in the city of brotherly love. The team faced Toronto in a split-series, only to be trampled over and swept. The team was shutout by Brandon Morrow to start things off. To make matters worse, Cole Hamels left with elbow discomfort. Luckily, his MRI came back showing no tear, but the lefty will miss a considerable amount of time with a sprained UCL.

Game 2: Roberto Hernadez may have returned from injury too quickly, and was hit hard for the first time this year. Freddy Garcia continues to be a pleasant surprise, dropping his ERA below 1.00 on the season.


Game 3: Some people thought that a change of scenery would help the Phils' bats. Sadly, it was bad as ever. JA Happ scattered 7 hits and a walk for a complete game shutout. Ryan Goins hit a big home run in the sixth for some insurance, not that there was much chance of a comeback regardless.

Game 4: At least the bats woke up. Cliff Lee did not. The 35 year old allowed two more home runs, and still has an ERA over 5. Wil Nieves was 4/4 with two doubles and two RBI. Colby Rasmus hit a monster home run into the second deck in right and finished with two batted in.

Ryne Sandberg has called a press conference scheduled to take place tomorrow morning.

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