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Times are tough in America. Our brave men and women in the military are fighting in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Phillies president sits in a building that has hosted sellout crowds for 204 straight regular-season games.

Braves relief pitcher Scott Linebrink helplessly watches after giving up grand slam to the Phillies' Carlos Ruiz in the 7th inning.

Whether they're an aging veteran, a guy who just hits for average or a great defensive replacement, some ballplayers are more useful to MLB managers than fantasy owners.

"Hard to Believe!" is the game-by-game story of the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies, from the first pitch on Opening Day to the final pitch of the World Series.

Oct 5, 2011; St. Louis MO, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee comes out to talk with starting pitcher Roy Oswalt and catcher Carlos Ruiz in the fourth inning in game four of the 2011 NLDS against the St.

With pitchers and catchers set to report Feb. 18, we here are Philthy Stuff are grading the Phillies by position as they prepare to work towards a sixth-straight National League East title and try to return to the World Series in 2012.

Oct 13, 2008: Los Angeles, CA, USA: Philadelphia Phillies out fielder Matt Stairs is congratulated by teammate Jayson Werth after hitting a two run home run to take the lead against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning of game four of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium.

The anticipation is building for the new season with spring training just around the corner.

THE MANAGER appeared to be in good spirits yesterday evening. Later this week, he'll fly to Tampa and put down some money on the place he is renting for spring training.

Oct 29, 2008; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Lidge celebrates with catcher Carlos Ruiz after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in game five of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park to win the series, four games to one.

Every day this month, we here at Philthy Stuff will be counting down the New Year's resolutions of each member on the Phillies, and what they can do to guide this team back to October.

Every day this month, we here at Philthy Stuff will be counting down the New Year's resolutions of each member on the Phillies, and what they can do to guide this team back to October .

Former Philadelphia closer Ryan Madson, left, and catcher Carlos Ruiz celebrate after beating St.

The 2012 Philadelphia Phillies are the favorites to win the National League East division and even make a World Series run.