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SBN Postseason Baseball Awards -- National League Cy Young Award

WholeCamels — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:12:21 -0000

Both reigning 2008 Cy Young Award winners appeared on the SBNation NL Cy Young Award ballot. How did Cliff Lee fare? (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

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The next round of awards has been released. Who wins the SBNation Cy Young Award in the National League? After the jump...

Congratulations to Tim Lincecum, who received either a first or second place vote on all ballots. Cardinals power duo Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright finished second and third, respectively.

Philadelphia Phillies new ace Cliff Lee received one third place vote. And it wasn't from me!

Check back tomorrow for the National League MVP voting, and it may shock you! But, it probably won't.

Rk	Player	Team	1st	2nd	3rd	Pts
1	Tim Lincecum	San Francisco Giants	18	13	-	129
2	Chris Carpenter	St. Louis Cardinals	9	4	7	64
3	Adam Wainwright	St. Louis Cardinals	4	4	10	42
4	Javier Vazquez	Atlanta Braves	-	5	7	22
5	Dan Haren	Arizona Diamondbacks	-	3	4	13
6	Ubaldo Jimenez	Colorado Rockies	-	1	1	4
7	Cliff Lee	Philadelphia Phillies	-	-	1	1
8	Jair Jurrjens	Atlanta Braves	-	-	1	1

Phillies Breakfast Links, November 11, 2009: Park Wants to Start, No Deal Hamels

WholeCamels — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:01:51 -0000

MLB's Park Chan-ho Visits Korea After World Series
Again with the "starting role."

Korean pitcher Park demands lead role for next season
YOU ARE NOT A STARTING PITCHER ANYMORE! YOU CAN BE A DOMINANT RELIEVER! Jeezus...

Bill Conlin: It's time for DH in the NL
I agree with Bill! I wish jonk were here to read this...

Phils need to change voices
I don't envy Tom McCarthy, he had a nearly impossible task this season. But the fact is... well, I don't want to have to say it...

Jays' Hallday fit for Phillies?
Is "Halladay to Phillies" the new "Brian Roberts to Cubs"?

Sammy Sosa bleached skin, Sammy Sosa white, Sammy Sosa face and Sammy Sosa pictures
Awesome.

Phillies GM Amaro scuttles talk of Hamels trade
Good sense pronouncement, or the dreaded "vote of confidence"?

Media Life Magazine - In Series signage, Phillies hit a homer
WE RULE! WE RULE!

SBN Baseball Postseason Awards -- National League Rookie of the Year

WholeCamels — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:20:59 -0000

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Can J.A. Happ snare the SBN National League Rookie of the Year Award? (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

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The SBNation bloggers voted on the BBWAA postseason awards, and we're rolling out the results! Today: National League Rookie of the Year. Results after the jump...

Atlanta Braves starter Tommy Hanson narrowly defeated Phillies lefty J.A. Happ, garnering 78 points and nine total first place votes, to Happ's 64 points and six first place votes.

The Pirates Andrew McCutchen and the Marlins Chris Coghlan tied for third place, with 54 total points.

Rk	Player	Team	1st	2nd	3rd	Pts
1	Tommy Hanson	Atlanta Braves	9	9	6	78
2	J.A. Happ	Philadelphia Phillies	6	9	7	64
3	Andrew McCutchen	Pittsburgh Pirates	8	3	5	54
4	Chris Coghlan	Florida Marlins	7	5	4	54
5	Dexter Fowler	Colorado Rockies	-	3	1	10
6	Randy Wells	Chicago Cubs	-	-	6	6
7	Garrett Jones	Pittsburgh Pirates	1	-	-	5
8	Casey McGehee	Milwaukee Brewers	-	1	2	5
9	Seth Smith	Colorado Rockies	-	1	-	3

Baseball Prospectus: Cole Being Cole

WholeCamels — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:07:47 -0000

Baseball Prospectus: Cole Being Cole

The Good Phight alumnus Matt Swartz with his latest piece on Cole Hamels and his weird 2009 season. Subscription required.

SBN Baseball Postseason Awards -- National League Manager of the Year

WholeCamels — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:26:03 -0000

More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP

A second consecutive National League Pennant was gratifying, sure, but the real measure of Phillies' manager Charlie Manuel's season? Finishing a solid fifth in the SBNation Postseason Award balloting. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Once again, the SBNation baseball blogging team got together to vote for the traditional postseason award winners. Each blog got two ballots for the editorial staff to complete (in our case, jonk and myself). First up, National League Manager of the Year. See the results below...

Later this week: Rookie Of the Year, Cy Young Award, and Most Valuable ~~Pujols~~ Player.

Jim Tracy is a worthy winner. He took a team from the dregs of the division in the spring and made a spirited run at the NL West title, falling just short and settling for the Wild Card. His Rockies took the eventual NL Champion Phillies to four games in the NLDS, nearly forcing a fifth game in Philadelphia, but for a two out rally in the bottom of the ninth of Game Four in frigid Denver.

Phillies' skipper Charlie Manuel finished fifth.

Rk	Manager	Team	1st	2nd	3rd	Pts
1	Jim Tracy	Colorado Rockies	24	1	2	125
2	Tony LaRussa	St. Louis Cardinals	3	7	10	46
3	Fredi Gonzalez	Florida Marlins	2	6	5	33
4	Joe Torre	Los Angeles Dodgers	-	9	2	29
5	Charlie Manuel	Philadelphia Phillies	-	3	5	14
6	Bruce Bochy	San Francisco Giants	1	1	1	9
7	Bobby Cox	Atlanta Braves	-	1	4	7
8	Bud Black	San Diego Padres	-	1	1	4
9	John Russell	Pittsburgh Pirates	-	1	-	3

Phillies Breakfast Links, November 9, 2009: Goodbye Pedro Feliz, Gas Face at 3rd Bas(e)

WholeCamels — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:18:26 -0000

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Third baseman Chone Figgins, whose bat (and glove) may be highly coveted by the Phillies this winter. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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Phillies decline option on Feliz
Smell ya later, Pedro Feliz.

WHO’S ON THIRD? - Philled In

Scott Lauber breaks down the potential Feliz replacements.

Phillies consider changes at third base

Would Chone Figgins bat leadoff? How would Jimmy Rollins feel about that?

SURGERY FOR LIDGE, IBANEZ, EYRE - Philled In

Well, at least we know now what was wrong with Brad Lidge. I hope?

The 10 most memorable moments of the 2009 postseason - Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports

I can't believe he forgot Jimmy Rollins' walkoff double in NLCS Game Four the first time through. I mean, really.

Trade Analysis: Hermida a Monster pickup?

Florida Marlins deal Jeremy Hermida to the Boston Red Sox.

World Series Most Watched Since 2004

Thank goodness for this, lining the pockets of MLB and the Steinbrenner family. I was worried there for awhile!

Phillies fans refocusing sights on Eagles’ season

So how did that work out last night?

Jon Gosselin to attend wedding of Shane Victorino | TMZ.com

Shane, I don't like the aroma of these people around you and the team.

WANTED: A photo of the blue 2009 National League pennant flag... like this one, except the blue...

WholeCamels — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:19:02 -0000

WANTED: A photo of the blue 2009 National League pennant flag... like this one, except the blue League Championship one. REWARD: Gratitude, and possible prominent placement on this site for the next 12 months or so.

Phillies Breakfast Links, November 6, 2009: Aloha, Phillies!

WholeCamels — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:49 -0000

I'm taking the Breakfast Links back to couple-times-a-week status for now, although that might change during the Winter Meetings and whatnot. Thanks to Wet Luzinski for handling probably the toughest day so far (I assure you I wasn't doing anything fun that morning). And thanks to everyone else for reading. We'll be here all offseason.

Phillies may try to sign Cliff Lee to extension this off-season
The article discusses Sabathia money... I don't know if it'll be that much, but it'll be a lot. And they'll either have to cut spending in other areas (bye Werth?) or increase payroll quite a bit.

10 questions facing the Phillies
I love Pedro Martinez, but I don't think he has a place on this team going forward. Thanks for everything.

Frank: Next year, Phillies could use help from ace, closer
Cole Hamels will be fine. Trust me. And even if he's not, that ring in 2008? His.

5 questions for the Phillies to ponder
Pedro Feliz has to go. Sorry, buddy.

Myers status with Phillies enters flux
It's a tough call. If he wants to come back on a one-year low value "make good" deal, I'm all for it.

Crowd greets players at 30th Street Station
Cool.

Top 10 Phillies Moments Of 2009
Discuss.

Congratulations Yankees Fans

WholeCamels — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:54:09 -0000

Beat the Phillies fair and square, but they got a pretty good challenge. Phils made it past the "embarrassment threshold" of five games and proved that 2008 wasn't a fluke. That said, I want a rematch. Next week, if possible. That was a ton of fun; I'm actually just as sad that it's over as I am that the Phillies lost.

I think I'm happiest for CC Sabathia (always loved that guy) and Mariano Rivera, whose years as a dominant force are inevitably winding down.

Again, congrats, and we'll see you in the Bronx next June 15-17, and hopefully October...

Enjoy the parade.

World Series Game Six Discussion Thread, Phillies at Yankees, November 4, 2009

WholeCamels — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:11:35 -0000

Hey, there's a baseball game tonight!

Pedro Martinez, World Series, Yankee Stadium, Andy Pettitte, Game Six, etc. etc.

Pedro, if this is your last game for the Phillies... it's been a privilege watching you.

Discuss the game below.

Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies @ New York Yankees

11/04/09 7:57 PM EST

Philadelphia Phillies	New York Yankees
Jimmy Rollins - SS	Derek Jeter - SS
Shane Victorino - CF	Johnny Damon - LF
Chase Utley - 2B	Mark Teixeira - 1B
Ryan Howard - 1B	Alex Rodriguez - 3B
Jayson Werth - RF	Hideki Matsui - DH
Raul Ibanez - DH	Jorge Posada - C
Pedro Feliz - 3B	Robinson Cano - 2B
Ben Francisco - LF	Nick Swisher - RF
Carlos Ruiz - C	Brett Gardner - CF