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Philadelphia Phillies Gifts

Amongst our lavish series of Phillies gifts, there are various disparate products available, ranging from home décor, to replica jerseys. In addition, there are a host of commemorative pieces as well as items of memorabilia. At DHF we cater for all your Phillies needs!

Phillies Valentine’s gifts

Display your affections this Valentines with any of our Phillies Valentine's gifts. In order to focus on your love affair with the Phillies you must take into account your loved ones this February 14th, and what better way than with any of the following, awesome gift ideas:

• Phillies 'I Heart P' 1/2inch Enameled Pendant - Let everybody know which team has your heart, quite literally with this 14K gold, sterling silver and gold plated silver pendant, cast from precious metals with a hand crafted finish.

• Phillies 'I Heart P' 3/4inch Pendant - Also available in 14K gold, sterling, silver, gold plated silver, and cast from precious metals by hand, this larger pendant is perhaps the perfect gift for the lady in your life, expressing your love for a special woman, and secretly doubling her up as a walking endorsement for the beloved Phillies. However, perhaps that is between us at DHF and yourself.
  

• Phillies Portrait Picture Frame – A photo of you and your partner together is perhaps one of the most romantic mementoes. Furthermore, why not add the finishing touches to the portrait with a beautiful Phillies landscape, matted photo frame, comprised of genuine Phillies colors and logo. Made with a gorgeous stained wooden design, and measuring at 10 inches tall, and 8 inches wide, this is perhaps the ideal gift this Valentines. Alternatively, they say a picture tells a thousand stories, and why not tell the tale of your passion for the Phillies with a picture of your favorite player?
  

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Any real fan has a healthy collection of Phillies memorabilia and at Die Hard Fans we have an awesome range of products available including the:

Phillies Tradition Pennant – A must have for any Phillies fan, the awesome Phillies MLB traditions pennant is hand crafted, and perfected for the wall of any Phillies supporter.

In addition, our replica jerseys are perhaps the closest that many hard core fans will get to being a player, and what better way to show your support for the beloved Phillies. Furthermore, why not purchase our Ryan Hardy replica jersey. The button down front shirt is consists of authentic lettering and Phillies logo. 100% polyester the replica jersey is complete with each major player’s name.

We have a number of other authentic jerseys including:

• Philadelphia Phillies Home White/Scarlet Replica Jersey- With white mesh and 100% polyester.
  

• Philadelphia Phillies Road Grey Replica Jersey – Officially licensed by MLB
  

• Philadelphia Phillies Cooperstown Throwback Fan Replica Jersey –This royal blue shirt with official logo and lettering is made of 100% Polly/cotton.

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The home of a Phillies fan is his or her MLB castle, and the only way to decorate in homage of the greatest team is through any of our range of cool products, including:

Phillies Table Tiffany Lamp – Shed some light on your passion for the Phillies, with this certified, authentic Philadelphia Phillies stained glass lamp, standing at over two feet tall (14 inches). This statuesque decorative ornament is the perfect addition to any living room. Consisting of the Phillies team colors and logo the product is crafted in stunning detail.

Phillies 12 inch art glass clock – With this quirky product, you will always have time for the Phillies in your house. Made with a hologram like glass, the product also features the official Phillies logo. With intricately designed hands and measuring at 12 inches in diameter, this piece can be used to decorate any office.

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At Die Hard Fans we have a whole host of products available for purchase, either as gifts for loved ones. Our gift ideas range from home decorations, children’s toys, office decorative items to jerseys. Following Valentines traditions, take your loved ones out, wine, perhaps dine, and when the moment is right, gift them with any one of our gorgeous, top quality and value for money products. Our prices are extremely affordable. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you can befit from any of our Phillies MLB gift ideas and suggestions, including the following:

• Phillies 'I Heart P' 1/2inch Enameled Pendant - Express, quite literally with this 14K gold, sterling silver and gold plated silver pendant, cast from precious metals with a hand crafted finish. Perhaps the perfect present for the special person in your life, and possibly an even greater way to display your passion for the great team on the planet, the Phillies!
  

• Philadelphia Phillies Personalized Youth Pinstripe Replica Jersey – Perhaps the ideal gift for any young Phillies fan, you can place their name at the back of the jersey. Made from 100% polyester, the replica shirt incorporates the official Phillies logo and team colors. The ideal gift for any youngster to wear on the field, or perhaps to impress their buddies.
  

• Patriots Logo Pendant – In addition to our copious range of Phillies MLB Gift ideas, this cool pendant is sure to score you extra points this Valentines. Engraved in 3D detail, this product is also one of our many awesome sports memorabilia’s.

A Phillies fan is a true fan and at DHF we have an extensive range of Phillies MLB Gift Ideas, including :

Phillies Polyester Woven Tie – A perfect gift for the gentleman Phillies fan. With its Woven design, this piece if Phillies sports memorabilia can be work on match days or perhaps to dinner. Its smart and stylish design allows for flexibility.

• Phillies Embroided Appliqué Twin Headboard - Crafted to perfection, this officially licensed Philadelphia Phillies headboard allows you to ‘sleep with the Phillies’ and dream of your passion. Complete with official team colors and logo, the soft cushioning makes it the ideal addition to the bedroom of a young Phillies fan. This item sits at the top end of our cool sports memorabilia’s and awesome MLB Phillies gift ideas.

We have a host of NFL gifts, readily available for purchase online, and all at affordable prices. Great NFL gifts online include:

The Highland Mint Commerative set – This 24kt gold super bowl XI flip coins serve to commemorate each and every super bowl of years gone by. Each coin is individually numbered, featuring the Super Bowl logo, with the year and date of the event. Undoubtedly a valuable collectable for the future, the product is essentially a combination of a gorgeous mirrored and frosted finish.

Manning Generations Photo Mint - The Highland Mint presents the Manning Generations, a gorgeous and decorative commemoration of the Manning football family, with a limited edition photo featuring Archie, Peyton and Eli, with doubled matted design with pigskin, framed alongside the respective team coins. This extremely artistic piece measures at 8x10 and is one of the more popular NFL gifts that are available online for purchase. In addition, this member of the NFL Football Team logo accessories.

Furthermore, we have an extensive range of NFL football team accessories available online, including a large number of Valentines gifts. These include:

• Cardinals 'I Heart Card Head'.5inch Enameled Pendant – Perhaps treat the lady in your life with this stylish NFL Football team logo accessory in the form of the Cardinals 5inch enameled pendant. From LogoArt, available in 14K Gold, sterling silver and gold plated sterling silver, the gorgeous detail and finish adds a real touch of finesse. Perfect for match of days or simply an accessory, this cheeky homage to one of the greatest teams to play on God’s green acre, doubles up as the ideal gift this valentines.
  

• Patriots 4 in 1 Jewelry box – would you like to see a little less jewelry scattered around the bedroom? Are your partner’s possessions beginning to swallow the room, then why not purchase this gorgeous 4 in 1 jewelry box this Valentines? The product doubles up as a direct solution for your storage woes, as well as a gorgeous gift for the lady in your life. The ‘King’ themed box has been finely crafted, and incorporates a plate, that displays a red heart with the King’s iconic signature, thus making it a value for money NFL football logo accessory. Lined with a beautiful soft material, this gift is not only stylish, but extremely efficient in terms of functionality, with a removable jewelry tray including a specifically designed ring section.

• Patriots Flashing earrings – Why not leave her grinning from ear to ear with these fantastically gorgeous Patriots earrings. Ideal as a gift this valentines and yet another sneaky way to show your own support for the one and only Patriots, through the one and only lady in your life!

At DHF, customers are spoiled for choice in terms of NFL Valentine’s gifts, including an array of Sports Charms and Jewelry and NFL Football Team Logo Fashion Accessories including:

• Raiders Logo Pendant - Engraved beautifully in 3D, this cool pendant is a popular item in our range of Sports Charms and Jewelry. A subtle but effective way to show how much you care this valentines, the sports fan in your life are bound to love this one, leaving you to score big this Valentines!

• Eagles Pewter Pendant & Earrings – This cool double whammy set, incorporating Sports Charms and Jewelry, is the perfect NFL Valentines gifts, readily available online for purchase. Perhaps you are buying for the man in your life, thus allowing him to show his support for the Eagles. In addition, the Eagles Pewter Pendant with Leather necklace and Earrings set, is comprised of enameled zinc, and shaped in the form of the Philadelphia Eagles emblem. This cool NFL Football team logo accessory also adorns the official team colors making it the ideal Valentines gift ideas.

• Giants Leather Necklace & Pewter Pendant – This officially licensed New York Giants Leather Necklace & Pewter Pendant is basic yet effective in terms of your display of support for the one and only New York Giants. Are you getting it in the neck from your partner about the amount of attention you are paying to NFL, then simply put it on her neck, and give her this gorgeous item comprised of sports charms and jewelry and score some real points this coming Valentines.

• Raiders Player Series watch – Have the time of your life this coming Raiders game, with the all new Raiders player series watch. Fully licensed, the Oakland Raiders player series watch is comprised of top quality chrome, featuring the official Oakland Raiders logo toward the middle of the watch face. Complete with leather band, this watch allows you to wear your heart on your sleeve through the watch upon your wrist. Perhaps an ideal gift for the avid Raiders fan in your life this valentines, these NFL Football Team Logo accessories are the ideal Valentines gift ideas. In addition, the product features :

.Officially Licensed Team Logo and Colors

• Leather Strap – for secure comfort

• Citizen Quartz movement

• Water Resistant to 3 ATM

• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Furthermore, additional Valentines gift ideas include:

• Broncos ‘I Heart Logo’ ¾ Inch Pendant – With Valentines around the corner, show the love of your life how much you care. Of course you can’t buy the Broncos a present, but the next best thing would be to purchase this gorgeous pendant for your loved one. Allow her to display your passion for the Broncos, while you show your love for her. Available in 14K Gold, 10K Gold, Sterling Silver and Gold Plated sterling silver, this awesome product within the copious sports charms and jewelry is the ideal gift.

• Redskins Logo Heart Pendant – Also available in 10K Gold, 14K Gold, Sterling Silver and Gold Plated Sterling silver, this NFL Football team Logo accessory is perfect for any avid NFL fan, and at such a competitive price, they are guaranteed to touch down this Valentines, scoring maximum points for loved ones.

Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley encouraged by hip's response to first game

CLEARWATER — 2B Chase Utley sees no reason why he won't be able to play for the Phillies on opening day.

The All-Star went 0-for-2 in his first spring game since offseason hip surgery and Philadelphia beat the Cardinals 2-1 on Sunday.

Utley led off and played four innings after going 2-for-4 in a minor-league intrasquad game at Philadelphia's training complex Saturday.

"The more I play and the better I feel, then the more optimistic I am," Utley said. "As long as we continue to have no setbacks, like we haven't had so far, I don't see why we won't be ready on opening day. "

Utley isn't expected to travel with the Phillies when they face the Yankees today in Tampa.

Park's outing: RHP Chan Ho Park, competing for the fifth spot in the rotation, tossed 42/3 shutout innings (six strikeouts, no walks, three hits). In the past two weeks, Park (1.54 ERA) and J.A. Happ (2.45 ERA) have emerged as the favorites.

Yankees: Improved

TAMPA — C Jorge Posada caught for the first time since right shoulder surgery in July, and LHP Andy Pettitte threw three scoreless innings in a 5-1 win over the visiting Twins.

"It was good to see him back there," said Pettitte, who allowed two hits. "A good day for me. I got through three innings, got through it healthy."

Posada played four innings behind the plate but didn't have a baserunner attempt a steal against him. He had been limited to designated hitter duties.

"I was really looking forward to catching," Posada said. "I felt surprisingly good."

Jays: Hot at plate

DUNEDIN — C Curtis Thigpen homered in the 10th inning to give the Blue Jays a 5-4 win over the visiting Reds.

DH Jason Lane also connected for the Blue Jays, who finished with 13 hits to back Brad Mills (five walks, two runs, four hits, four innings).

Moved: LHPs Mike Maroth, Brett Cecil and Ken Takahashi, OF Adam Loewen and INF Brian Dopirak were sent to the minor-league camp. Maroth can opt for free agency.

Off Day for Philadelphia Phillies Gives a Chance to Analyze

With the Phillies getting a day off today today will serve as an opportunity to get a little caught up around here. I didn't post anything yesterday as I was getting caught up on some real life errands around the home, but today will be a chance to do some work on the site.

The Phillies dropped their game yesterday against the Cincinatti Reds by a score of 8-4 but the game had some good things happen for the Phillies. For starters, pun intended, Cole Hamels had his second start of the spring.

Hamels went 2.2 innings and allowed two runs to score on two hits (a two run home run by Reds catcher Ryan Hanigan included) but also struck out three in his first Grapefruit game. Hamels is still on track to be the opening night starter and feels good.

Ryan Howard hit his fourth home run of the spring while going 2-for-3 on the day. It seems as though Howard is off to a good start which will hopefully continue against full time major league pitching when the team comes north.

Prospect Jason Donald, who had been struggling at the plate, had a fine outing against the Reds. Donald went 3-for-4 in the game.

John Mayberry Jr. got the day off. The day before against Atlanta Mayberry went 0-for-4 with three strike outs. Mayberry leads the team in strike outs with nine (Howard has five), perhaps cooling off some of the ho talk about making the opening day roster.

Pedro Feliz may make a return to the team on the field soon. He is scheduled to participate in a scrimmage on Wednesday.

As for Chase Utley, he is still a little ways away from game action, even in spring. The team is hopeful that both players will be on the opening day roster though. Utley may get into some games towards the end of the month if all goes well.

Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training News Update

By Shay Roddy

Is Ruiz hurt?

Carlos Ruiz was injured in Panama’s World Baseball Classic game yesterday. Although no official word has been released, sources tell me it could be a pinched nerve in Ruiz’s neck.

Panama manager Hector Lopez met the media yesterday and said, “Well, let’s see. We have to wait until tomorrow to see what the doctor says.”

If Ruiz is hurt it would add another reason onto the rapidly growing list of reasons the World Baseball “Classic” is poorly planned. The timing of the event inhibits players to prepare for the season in the best way possible. Now we have people getting hurt.

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Phils Swept in Double Header:

The Phillies lost both games of their Friday night double header. In the night cap, Chan Ho Park pitched and surrendered just one run in four innings, striking out four and walking none. Geoff Jenkins contributed all three RBI with a two-run double in the fourth and a sacrafice fly in the sixth.

In the early game, Brett Myers was touched for five earned runs in three innings, yielding homers to Scott Rolen and Kevin Millar. Myers was working on his changeup, which he used only seven percent of the time last season, according to Jason Weitzel’s 2009 Phillies Annual.

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THE BATTLE FOR NUMBER 5:

Kyle Kendrick pitched Wednesday against Team USA. Kendrick’s line (2-2/3 innings, 5 hits, 4 ER) appears worse than how he actually pitched. Team USA got to him in the third with a series of well-placed singles and a wind-blown home run to left by Chipper Jones. He was also hurt by some sloppy fielding, with the Phillies committing three errors, including two by Ryan Howard.

Kendrick showed little professional composure, which is where the real trouble lies for pitching coach Rich Dubee. Dubee stated Kendrick's reactions were “poor” and “unacceptable.”

Here’s our updated chart: (Updated 3/7/09 10:00 AM)

Philadelphia Phillies' Charlie Manuel picks his team to repeat as N.L. East champs

By Brian Costa

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- He didn't use the words "team to beat." And given that his team won the World Series last season, he didn't say anything outrageous.

But with the history between the Mets and Phillies, Charlie Manuel's comments to mlb.com Thursday are worth noting.

The Phillies manager said he would pick his team (well, duh) to repeat as National League East champions.

"I think if our pitching just stays consistent, I don't see any reason in the world why we can't win our division and go onto the World Series," Manuel said. "If I was picking a team in our league, I'd pick the Phillies, and that's not because I manage them."

The Phillies have been a confident team for a few years now, and the verbal back-and-forth between them and the Mets has been well-documented.

At this point, can you really blame the Phillies for believing they are a superior team?

MLB Game Summary - United States at Philadelphia

(Thursday, March 5th)

Final Score: United States 9, Philadelphia 6

Clearwater, FL (Sports Network) - Chipper Jones and Adam Dunn both clubbed three-run homers to lead Team USA past the defending World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies, 9-6, in a World Baseball Classic tuneup for the Americans.

Ryan Braun and Brian McCann each hit solo home runs for the Americans, who got a pair of hits from David Wright and an RBI from Dustin Pedroia. Team USA will start pool play on Saturday against Team Canada at Toronto's Rogers Centre.

Jeremy Guthrie collected the win after giving up just one run over the first 2 1/3 innings and Jonathan Broxton posted the save with a perfect ninth.

Ryan Howard highlighted the Philadelphia offense with a three-run blast, but committed a pair of errors on the field. Jason Donald homered, while Mike Cervenak and Eric Bruntlett each added an RBI in defeat. The Phillies outhit the opposition, 12-10.

Kyle Kendrick, who is fighting for the No. 5 spot in the Phillies' rotation, was roughed up for four runs in 2 2/3 frames to absorb the loss.

2009 Philadelphia Phillies Odds & Predictions

After winning the NL East for a second straight season and riding the left arm of Cole Hamels to a World Series title, the question we have to ask is if they can do it again. In short, the answer is yes. It’s tough to go back-to-back, as Boston found out last year, but the Phillies appear to have the best team in the NL heading into the season, and they will not easily be taken out. The biggest obstacle standing in their way will be motivation. Jimmy Boyd breaks down the defending World Series champs in this MLB betting preview. The Philadelphia Phillies are listed at +1200 to win the 2009 World Series.

Pitching
This was the only foreseeable weakness for the Phillies heading into the 2008 and it passed every test with flying colors. Not only did Cole Hamels finally stay healthy, but he went 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA in the playoffs and was named MVP of both the NLCS and the World Series. Not bad for a 25 year old. Brett Myers answered any questions about him by putting together a rock solid second half in which he posted a 3.06 ERA after the All-Star break. I’m starting to believe that Jamie Moyer will be pitching until he is 60. It would have been a perfect stage for the 46 year old to leave the game on, but why wouldn’t he come back. He led the Phillies with 16 wins in 2008 and has now posted double digits wins in 12 of the last 13 seasons. The Phillies also landed one of the Oakland’s former aces in Joe Blanton. Few can gobble up innings like this guy. He has pitched at least 194 innings in each of the last four seasons. After starting the season 5-12 at Oakland, he was a perfect 4-0 with the Phillies. Kyle Kendrick will likely be the fifth starter. He is now 21-13 in 50 big league starts.

The pen is in good hands with closer Brad Lidge, who has converted 51 straight save chances, including the postseason, dating back to 2007. The Phillies posted a 3.22 bullpen ERA in 2008, which was the best in the NL. Ryan Madson and Scott Eyre will be big for the pen as well.

Lineup
The Phillies have one of the best, if not the best, batting orders in all of baseball. It starts with their big three: Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, and Ryan Howard. J-Roll and Utley make up the best middle infield in the game. Rollins won the NL MVP award in 2007 and followed that up by hitting .277 with 11 homeruns, 59 RBIs, and 47 stolen bases despite missing time with injuries. Utley is a machine and is destined for a fifth straight 100-RBI season. He hit .292 with 33 homeruns and 104 RBIs despite playing with a hip injury that required offseason surgery. Ryan Howard is probably the closest thing in today’s game resembling Babe Ruth. He overcame a slow start to slug 48 homers and added 146 RBIs. Shane Victorino had a breakout season for the Phillies and was one of the major keys to them bringing home the title. He hit .293 with 14 homeruns, 58 RBIs, and 36 stolen bases. The Phillies lose Pat Burrell after nine seasons, but they replace him with Raul Ibanez, who has recorded three straight 100-RBI seasons. Ibanez hit 23 bombs and drove in 110 for a Seattle team that was pathetic in 2008. With him being protected in a stacked lineup, there’s no telling what he is capable of. Rightfielder Jayson Werth, third baseman Pedro Feliz, and catcher Carlos Ruiz round out the starting lineup.

Prediction: 1st NL East
The Mets are going to give it the old college try once again, but at the end of the day I think the Phillies will be too tough. This team has few, if any, noticeable weaknesses and I have them representing the NL in the World Series. The Philadelphia Phillies are listed at +175 to win the NL East.

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Prospect makes splash in exhibition win over Phils

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a second baseman for 2009, but they might not for 2010.

Thus, prospect Shelby Ford realizes he is in his first major-league spring training camp as a non-roster invitee to make an impression for the future.

Ford made the quite the splash Wednesday as his three-run home run sparked a four-run fourth inning that broke a 1-1 tie and powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in an exhibition opener at McKechnie Field.

The Phillies were playing their first game since winning last year’s World Series.

Second baseman Freddy Sanchez could become a free agent after this season if the Pirates do not pick up his contract option for 2010. Ford is the heir apparent, as Baseball America ranks him as the eighth-best prospect in the organization.

“I’m still taking this seriously,” Ford said after admitting his chances of making the opening-day roster are miniscule. “I want to do well. I want people to know that I can help in the future.”

Ford, 24, was limited to 81 games at Class AA Altoona last season because of back and hip injuries, hitting .285 with four home runs, 32 RBIs and 19 stolen bases.

“Shelby has got a lot of tools and the fact that he’s a left-handed hitter at second base is a nice bonus,” Pirates manager John Russell said. “What we want to see from Shelby this spring is for him to find a good routine that can keep him healthy. Injuries are really the only thing holding him back.”

Game details: Sanchez went 2-for-2 with an RBI double before Ford pinch hit for him in the fourth inning and homered off Joe Bisenius. Craig Monroe and Brandon Moss both drew a pair of walks.

The Pirates used nine relief pitchers in order to get their starting pitchers set on a regular schedule. Chris Bootcheck, Matt Capps, Donnie Veal, Ronald Uviedo, Juan Mateo, Craig Hansen and Even Meek each pitched one scoreless inning while Romulo Sanchez and Jesse Chavez both gave up one run in one inning.

Veal got credit for the win. As a Rule 5 Draft pick, he must stay on the major-league roster all season or be offered back to the Chicago Cubs for $25,000.

“I was a little nervous when I first got out there, but I realized I just had a job to do,” Veal said.

By JOHN PERROTTO