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Phils Cut Jenkins, Interested in Sheffield?

Geoff Jenkins, the left-handed veteran outfielder, has been let go by the Phillies. The move came Tuesday, and, due to timing and other circumstances, has been immediately tied to the Tigers' release of Gary Sheffield. Because Sheffield is still under contract with the Tigers, the Phillies would only have to sign Sheffield...

Playoff Pulse: Bask in the Glow, Philly

In the Playoff Pulse series, our MLB editor takes on a hot October topic.Things move fast in the Internet Age. That's the nature of a 24-hour news cycle or maybe just the short attention span of Americans. Either way, before you know it we're going to be talking about CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira (And Jake Peavy and Manny...

The Phillies Are (Finally) the 2008 World Series Champions

After a 46-hour rain delay, the Philadelphia Phillies finally finished off the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series with a 4-3 win to clinch the 2008 World Series. They got lead off doubles from Geoff Jenkins in the sixth and Pat Burrell in the seventh and both runs came home to score, which gave them the edge...

Geoff Jenkins Looks Like Brett Favre (Sort Of)

As the above video proudly displays, Geoff Jenkins of the Philadelphia Phillies -- well at the time this was filmed he was a rookie in '98 with the Brewers -- looks a lot like newly retired Mr. Brett Favre. (To be honest, I'm not seeing it all that much. There is some resemblance, but it's not like I'm OMG!!-ing over...

The Padres Know You Need to Play Three Outfielders, Right?

The Padres made their signing of lefty Randy Wolf official today and, if he's healthy, he'll be a fine fourth starter behind Jake Peavy, Chris Young and Greg Maddux. The bullpen also looks sound as a pound. Heath Bell, Kevin Cameron and Cla Meredith are safe bets to hold leads for Trevor Hoffman. How many leads are they...