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Michael Herman is by no means a professional writer. His love for all things baseball has done more than just worry his soon-to-be wife, and empty his pockets. He's a self-proclaimed loser that can't make it through a social situation without having to refer to baseball. Thanks everyone who is following The Phanatic Addict. I know there are plenty of people out there that know more about baseball then I do. I'm assuming that everyone understands this is an outlet that I'm using to voice my opinions and theory. I'm not claiming to be "Right" or smarter then anyone else, that's for sure, and if you have some thought please feel free to comment or offer any opinions you have on our Fighting Philadelphia Phillies. Special thanks go out to my family for following me and acting so interested in baseball. My Fiance who does her best to stay up during late games with me and going with me to all these games. Thanks to the gang at PhilaPhans for the great opportunity to blog with them, and all their readers for blasting me.

Polanco Likely Day-to-Day

Placido Polanco has been diagnosed with a left knee bruise, after fouling a ball off the knee.  Polly tried to stay in the game, so my assumption is that he’s going to be ok.

Finally… The Phillies Look Like The Phillies

Finally… The Phillies Look Like The Phillies

Hector Luna in the dugout after hitting a Grand Slam in the Phillies 9-2 win in Chicago on Wednesday. The Phillies are starting to look more like the Phillies we remember from the last few years.

Does Ruben Have Oswalt On His Radar?

Does Ruben Have Oswalt On His Radar?

The placement of Vance Worley on the DL raised a question with a few members of the national media today…. Are the Phillies keeping an eye on Roy Oswalt? MLBTraderumors.com had this up on their site last night… Phillies Not Prioritizing Roy Oswalt By  Zach Links  [May 16, 2012 at 9:51pm CST] The placement of  Vance Worley  on the disabled list got some talking about the Phillies’ lack of depth and  Roy Oswalt  potentially returning.  However, General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr.

Catching Up

Catching Up

I’m really becoming torn with this team.  Are we coming out of the fog, or do we still stink

Pence/Howard Injury Update

Pence/Howard Injury Update

The Phillies issue the following statement in regards to Ryan Howard and Hunter Pence : “After seeing the wound specialist in Philadelphia yesterday, Ryan Howard’s wound has gotten smaller and is healing.

And That’s Why He’s the Vanimal…

And That’s Why He’s the Vanimal…

Well it was a familiar story on Thursday night for the Phillies.

Lee Steller in 1-0 Loss

Lee Steller in 1-0 Loss

This was by far the most painful loss of this new season. Cliff Lee was absolutely outstanding, but the Phillies offense just couldn’t back him up.

Lee Vs Cain to Settle Series

Lee Vs Cain to Settle Series

The Phillies flat out stunk against the Giants last night.

Halladay’s Velocity Down “A Tic”

Halladay’s Velocity Down “A Tic”

Photo: MLB.com There was a little bit of chatter on the old internet last night about the velocity of Roy Halladay , and after the Phillies 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants, Halladay addressed it. “I’ll go back and check the gun readings later,” Halladay said. “As long as I can focus on mechanics and repeating, that’s more important for me right now.

Roy vs. Boy

Roy vs. Boy

Might I suggest a nap after work today? The Phillies are out in San Francisco and play tonight at 10:15 .

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