The Phils:
Ricky Bo DNL - YouTube
Sometimes a bulging disk is just a cigar.
Video Blog: Halladay Leaves Early | Philled In
This is fun to watch if you imagine the microphones as electric prods that keep Manuel cornered.
Phillies Notes: Polanco will likely receive injection for ailing back | Philadelphia Inquirer | 07/19/2011
They shoot horses, don't they?
Phillies Notebook: Mets' Beltran could be of interest to contending teams like Phillies - Philly.com
Rumors flying last night on the overheated Twitters (Jon Heyman (SI_JonHeyman) that the Phils are contenders, instead of the bums that they are.
Phillies Notebook: Manuel only wants 'somebody good' for Phillies | Philadelphia Daily News | 07/19/2011
It'll be curious indeed if the Phillies play the odds and he gets nothing.
The Baseball:
Cleveland offers a cautionary tale for the Phillies | Philadelphia Inquirer | 07/17/2011
If the Phillies are to match that sellout streak of 445, they will have to fill Citizens Bank Park for the rest of this season and for 2012, 2013, 2014, and into 2015.
Jayson Werth Is Above the Fray | NotGraphs Baseball
Wait! You're not Chase Utley's wife...Security!
A midseason look at this season’s awards
Skip to the part about NL Cy Young, and to the very end about Vance Worley, which picks up on yesterday's Crashburn Alley piece.
Stuff About the NL East:
Freddie Freeman, Eric Hinske Help Atlanta To A 7-4 Win Over Colorado. - Talking Chop
Remember when the Rockies were unbeatable at home last year? Hey, speaking of school in summertime, best if you avoid the Halladay-related comments.
Marlins 4, Mets 1: Make-Up Game Induces Throw Up - Amazin' Avenue
It's noteworthy that the Marlins essentially lost during the entire month of June and are now only a half-game behind the Mets.
Marlins announcers laughing at fan - YouTube
Mentioned at the end of the AA article.
Michael Morse Hits One Over The Tracks! 5-2 Washington Nationals Over Houston Astros. - Federal Baseball
These guys just play goofy. /Wheeler'd
The Minor Leaguers, after the jump:
The Fightins " Tagg Bozied is The Most Interesting Man In Baseball
A fun knockoff/promotional video from Los Piggies.
Box Score Recap, 18 July 2011 | Phuture Phillies
Not too much to crow about through the system last night, except for one story:
Fisher Cats drop homestand opener | New Hampshire SPORTS0102
Austin Hyatt struck out 10.
PhoulBallz.com: Matt Rizzotti Answers Questions From the Phillies Nation
More Rizz love. Refreshing in his candor.