String Theory: Phillies at Braves Game Thread, July 29, 2012

It's Ruben Amaro, Jr.'s favorite day of the year, and the General Manager finds himself in a vastly different position than he was in in the previous three seasons. With the team 11 games under .500, and 12 games back of a Wild Card spot in the loss column, it's probably more than safe to say that the season is sunk.

So, we watch for developments that have impact on the future. A big one is Roy Halladay, who has been a shadow of his former self this season, even after resting for nearly two months. Halladay's health and effectiveness going forward is a very important factor in how the team will perform in 2013, and perhaps beyond.

Halladay pitches today against the Braves and Tim Hudson, hoping to avoid a sweep that would all but officially euthanize the team's playoff hopes.

Discuss the game below.

Roy Halladay

#34 / Pitcher / Philadelphia Phillies

Height: 6-6

Weight: 230

Bats: R

Throws: R

Born: May 14, 1977

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	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2012 - Roy Halladay	4-5	13	13	0	0	0	0	83.1	82	40	40	7	15	65	4.32	1.16

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Tim Hudson

#15 / Pitcher / Atlanta Braves

Height: 6-1

Weight: 175

Bats: R

Throws: R

Born: Jul 14, 1975

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	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2012 - Tim Hudson	9-4	17	16	1	1	0	0	104.1	98	46	43	5	29	63	3.71	1.22

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