Some links for you on the eve of game one of the 2009 Phillies post-season…

• Paul Hagen in the Daily News on JA Happ and his emotions…”I think if you watch the highlights or replays, they’re going to show you doing that kind of stuff. And I’d rather not be seen like that,” Happ said recently when asked about his lack of outward emotion.
• Jim Salisbury in the Inquirer on the personal ties between the Phillies and Rockies…”Among those whose baseball paths have crossed are Phils manager Charlie Manuel and Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd; Philadelphia second baseman Chase Utley and Colorado third baseman Garrett Atkins; and Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth and Rockies manager Jim Tracy.”
• Mike Jensen in the Inquirer on Ryan Howard…”He’s swinging the bat real good,” Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said afterward. “Actually, he’s hitting the ball to all fields right now. They throw him inside, he’s definitely getting around on the ball.”
• Scott Lauber of the News Journal in his blog analyzes some burning questions for the Phillies.
• Dave Murphy of the Daily News in his blog tries to project the 25-man playoff roster.

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