Tonight, I'm doing two podcast shows. The first is with Sharon Lee and Monica Rawlins. It's at 6 pm PST, and can be heard here live or in the archives. The second gig will be with the Squatcher's Lounge Podcast at 9 pm PST. Here is a link to more info. Cliff Barackman
After trading so many top talents to acquire Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee and Hunter Pence, among others, the Philadelphia Phillies may finally be starting to get back to having a serviceable farm system. Most notably, the Phillies are stacked at the low levels of their organization with pitching talent. Show More Summary
The Boston Red Sox may need an additional starting pitcher down the stretch, and Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee is one name that could come up in conversation. Lee is a name that the Red Sox have considered in the past but have never been able to acquire. Show More Summary
From 1994 through 2001, nobody really wanted to play in Philadelphia. The organization was a mess. The clubhouse was not very enlightening. The team couldn't win ball games. Sure, the likes of Scott Rolen were there. But every Philadelphia Phillies fan knows how that turned out. Show More Summary
I stand under Lee’s Cliff. There is a certain summeriness in the air now, especially under a warm cliff like this, where you smell the very dry leaves, and hear the pine warbler and the hum of a few insects,—small gnats, etc.—and see considerable growth and greenness. Show More Summary
The 2013 Phillies are off to a difficult start. At 6-10, on the heels of an injury-plagued, disappointing 81-81 finish in 2012, concern is mounting in Philadelphia. While the problems of offense, specifically on-base percentage, RoyShow More Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies have struggled in the 2013 season so far. For the first six or seven games, the offense was on fire but the pitching staff was allowing too many runs, save for Cliff Lee. Then, in the last six or seven games, the offense has been anemic, to say the least, while the pitching staff has regained its composure. Show More Summary
Stupid Cliff Lee. Why didn't it rain longer. Oh well, here's a happy card from Captain Canuck: Oh hello there Chipper Jones rookie. Let us flip you over and bask in the glory of your DeLand, Florida high school statistics. Mon Dieu!Show More Summary
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee is 15-8 with a 2.95 ERA in 34 career starts in April, which is important to consider when making your MLB picks Thursday night as he prepares to take on the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. Show More Summary
Your browser does not support iframes. Philadelphia's $144 million man Cole Hamels rode around with the Phillie Phanatic firing a hot dog gun. He sported a mustache while doing so. Baseball season is upon us. Feel the excitement. RELATED: Jim Leyland Thinks Cole Hamels Should Have Been Suspended 15 Games RELATED: Cole Hamels’ Cuffed Pants [...]
After a disappointing campaign in 2012 riddled with injury, a beleaguered bullpen and a win-less Cliff Lee until July, the Philadelphia Phillies come into the 2013 season focused and, most importantly, healthy. Spring training is a chance...Show More Summary
If it became a movie, Cliff Lee's Philadelphia Story would be a romantic comedy with scenes of brilliant light and unbearable darkness. The first time the Phillies dealt for Lee, in 2009, the deal was viewed as "adding another top starter to join Cole Hamels," per the ESPN.com story at the time. Show More Summary
It has been a whirlwind of a first week of free agency for the Detroit Lions. Reggie Bush, Glover Quin and Jason Jones joined the team, while Gosder Cherilus, Cliff Avril and Sammie Lee Hill left for new opportunities. Meanwhile, Louis Delmas, Chris Houston and DeAndre Levy all opted to extend their careers in Detroit. Show More Summary
Pitching prospects will not decide the Philadelphia Phillies' fate in 2013. If Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels and Jonathan Papelbon do not perform as expected, the Phillies have virtually no chance to contend. But the emergence of a young arm or three could mean the difference between just contending and a return to the playoffs. Show More Summary
The times are changing in Philadelphia. When it once seemed like the Phillies' window to compete would stay open for at least a few more years after putting together that rotation of Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels, this franchise is finding out that age can catch up to you in a hurry. Show More Summary
It seems not so long ago that the Philadelphia Phillies were defending their National League East title with the "Four Aces" serving as the keystone of the team. But while Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee continue to be widely recognized as aces, Roy Oswalt is long gone and Roy Halladay may or may not still have the stuff to lead a rotation. Show More Summary
The high drama of the past months has reached an end. For now, the fiscal cliff has been avoided. Although we know that soon there will be another one. However, how does one compute the toll of worry and anxiety that is has taken on millions of Americans?
By FXstreet: B y Richard C. Lee With the Fiscal Cliff behind us and the impending debt ceiling debate at least another month away, market focus will return to plain economic fundamentals next week. The sentiment is being bolstered by two central bank announcements - the ECB and BOE. Show More Summary
What could go wrong, right? According to Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee, members of the upper chamber had -- at most -- six minutes to read the...