Phillies 2011 Opening Day Roster

Pitchers:
Right-handers:
Danys Baez,
Joe Blanton,
Jose Contreras,
Roy Halladay,
David Herndon,
Kyle Kendrick,
Ryan Madson
Roy Oswalt
left-handers
Antonio Bastardo,
Cole Hamels,
Cliff Lee
J.C. Romero.

Catchers:
Carlos Ruiz
Brian Schneider.

Infielders:
Ryan Howard,
Michael Martinez,
Pete Orr,
Placido Polanco,
Jimmy Rollins
Wilson Valdez.

Outfielders:
Ben Francisco,
Ross Gload,
Raúl Ibañez,
John Mayberry Jr.
Shane Victorino

DL
Brad Lidge
Chase Utley
Domonic Brown
Brian Schlitter

World Series Prediction

Phillies over Red Sox 4 games to 3

NL Playoff and Awards Predictions

NL Divisional Series

(1)Phillies over (3)Reds 3 games to 1
(4)Braves over (2)Rockies 3 games to 2


National League Championship Series

Phillies over Braves 4 games to 2

NL MVP:Carlos Gonzalez,Rockies
NL Cy Young:Roy Halladay,Phillies
NL Manger of The Year:Jim Tracy,Rockies

NL East Preview

1.Phillies
2.Braves*
3.Marlins
4.Mets
5.Nationals

*wild card

Best Player:Roy Halladay,Phillies
Best Pitcher:Roy Halladay,Phillies
Best Manager:Charlie Manuel,Phillies
Most Improved:Nationals

NL Central Preview

1.Reds
2.Cubs
3.Cardinals
4.Astros
5.Brewers
6.Pirates

Best Player: Albert Pujols,Cardinals and Joey Votto,Reds
Best Pitcher: Zack Grienke,Brewers
Best Manager: Dusty Baker,Reds
Most Improved:Cubs

NL West Preview

1.Rockies
2.Giants
3.Dodgers
4.Padres
5.Diamondbacks

Best Player:Carlos Gonzalez,Rockies
Best Pitcher: Tim Lincecum,Giants
Best Manager:Bud Black,Padres
Most Improved:Dodgers

Phillies Cut 2B Luis Castillo

The Phillies have cut 2nd baseman Luis Castillo after only being signed a little more then a week ago. The move means Rule 5 pickup second baseman Micheal Martinez has most likely made the team and Wilson Valdez will start in place of Chase Utley until he gets back sometime in May or June.

Flyers Beat Penguins 5-2

AL Playoffs and Awards

AL Divisional Series

(1)Red Sox over (3)Twins 3 games to 2
(4)Yankees over (2)Rangers 3 games to 2


AL Championship Series

Red Sox over Yankees 4 games to 3

AL Cy Young:David Price, Rays
AL MVP:Josh Hamiltion, Rangers
AL Coach of the Year:Buck Showalter, Orioles

AL East Preview

1.Red Sox
2.Yankees*
3.Orioles
4.Rays
5.Blue Jays

*wild card

Best Player: Evan Longoria,Rays
Best Pitcher: David Price,Rays
Best Manager:Buck Showalter Orioles
Most Improved:Orioles

Sixers Beat Bulls 97-85

AL Central Preview

1.Twins
2.Tigers
3.White Sox
4.Royals
5.Indians

Best Player:Miguel Cabrera,Tigers
Best Pitcher:Justin Verlander, Tigers
Best Manager:Ron Gardenhire,Twins
Most Improved Team: Tigers

AL West Preview

Here is AL West Preview

1.Rangers
2.Angels
3.A's
4.Mariners

MVP(Best Player):Josh Hamilton, Rangers
Cy Young(Best Pitcher):Felix Hernandez,Mariners
Best Manager:Mike Scioscia, Angels
Most Improved Team: Angels

Brad Lidge Most Likely to Start Season on DL

Brad Lidge will likely start the season on the DL with shoulder soreness. Brad will most likely join Chase Utley on the DL. The Phillies will go with Ryan Madson or Jose Contreras at the closer spot.

NCAA Tournament First Day Picks

(5) West Virgina over (12)Clemson
(9) Old Dominion over (8)Butler
(4) Louisville over (13) Morehead State
(7) Temple over (10)Penn State
(4) Kentucky over (3)Princeton
(1) Pittsburgh over (16)North Carolina Ashville
(5) Vanderbilt over (12) Richmond
(2) San Diego St over (15)Northern Colorado
(3) BYU over (14)Wofford
(3) Connecticut over (14)Bucknell
(4) Wisconsin over (13)Belmont
(10)Michigan State over (7)UCLA
(6) St.John's over (11)Gonzaga
(6) Cincinnati over (11) Missouri
(12)Utah State over (5)Kanaas State
(2)Florida over (15)UC Santa Barbara

Flyers Beat Panthers 3-2

Local Teams In NCAA Tourney

The local teams in the 2011 NCAA Tournament are Villanova, Temple and Penn State.

The Villanova Wildcats who are 23-11 are the 9th seed in the East Region and will face the 8th seed George Mason Patriots out of the Colonial Athletic Conference and are 26-6.

The Temple Owls who are 25-7 will be the 7th seed in the West Regional will face fellow local team Penn State who will the 10th seed and are 19-14.

Eagles 2011 Free Agent Market Top 10 Defense

Here are the ideal players the Eagles should pick up when the free agents market opens when they get a deal done with the CBA.

1.Nnamdi Asomugha (OAK)-CB- This is a shutdown cornerback and he will look great with Asante Samuel. He had 19 tackles and 0 INT but QB's almost never throw the ball to him as he is that good.

1A.Eric Weddle- Other then Ed Reed, Troy Polmanu and Nick Collins he is one of the best safeties in the game, he would require a huge contract. He had 96 tackles 2 INT'S and 1 sack.

3.Chris Carr (BAL -CB- Ravens best corner back had 61 tackles and 2 INT's this season.

4.Paul Posluszny (BUF)-LB- The former Nittany Lion would be a great fit in Philadelphia. He had 151 tackles and 2 sacks.

5.Michael Huff (OAK)-S- Had a tough opener but bounced back for 95 tackles 3 INT and 3 sacks would be a great replacement for Mikell.

6.Jonathon Joesph (CIN)-CB-The Beagals did tender him but if the tenders do change he would be a great pick up he had 42 tackles and 3 INT'S.

7.Ike Taylor (PIT)-CB- The Eagles would be smart to add this player he surrendered only one touchdown in 2010 and had 66 tackles and 2 INT'S plus 1 sack.

8.Antonio Cromartie (NYJ)-CB- Again he was tendered by the Jets and as with Joesph will the tender mean anything in the new CBA. Cromartie had 42 tackles and 3 INT'S

9.Manny Lawson (SF)-LB- 59 tackles 3 sacks
10.Gerald Sensabaugh-(DAL)-S- 71 tackles 5 int's 2 sacks