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Windfarm opposition ‘ridiculous’ - developer

A developer behind a Blaenau Gwent windfarm proposal describes as “frankly ridiculous” claims that turbine blades will snap off in high winds. David Williams, chief executive of Eco2 Limited, also slammed other misinformation”...

National League: Pujols wins MVP for second time

The Denver Post and wire services Albert Pujols became the Cardinals' second multiple MVP winner, joining Stan Musial. ( AP file photo ) NEW YORK — Albert Pujols views MVP voting a little differently these days. "You have to...

Giants add LHP Jeremy Affeldt to bullpen

Jeremy Affeldt had considered looking for a job as a closer this offseason. Affeldt became the first of the 171 players who filed for free agency to agree to a contract, striking an $8 million, two-year deal Monday with the...

Hot Stove roundup: Market opens soon

Starting on Friday, all clubs can make offers to free agents By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com The free agency exclusivity period ends at midnight on Friday, which means that all 30 clubs officially can make deals for the likes of...

Manuel a runner-up in manager-of-year voting

On that glorious Friday two weeks ago, after parading through Center City, Charlie Manuel recounted a meeting with team president David Montgomery following the 2006 season, when the Phillies finished in second place (again) in...

Windfarm would be ‘disaster’ - farmers

Farmers living next to a proposed windfarm in the Valleys say the plans would be a “disaster” for them if it is given the go-ahead. Pennant Wind Energy Ventures Ltd wants to build four 328 ft high turbines on a four-hectare...

Big names put pitching on front burner

K-Rod, Fuentes become free agents; Peavy trade talks churn The Padres' Jake Peavy was 10-11 with a 2.85 ERA, third-lowest in the National League. As executives and agents arrived Monday in Dana Point, Calif., for the General...

Christine M. Flowers: Those Phabulous Phils: Here's lookin' at ya, Tugger!

ISWEAR I SAW him Wednesday night, glove in hand, jumping with a supernatural joy 10 feet above the pitcher's mound. He was there, soaring with Brad and J.C. and Cole and, especially, Jamie, reminding them how to celebrate.

Phillies' championship is vindicating for some

PHILADELPHIA - "I saw him swing over the top of the ball," Brad Lidge, the Phillies' closer, would recall. Howard was sprinting across foul territory with a banner, proclaiming Philadelphia's first major-sport championship in a...

Philly Fans Showing Merchandise Vendors The Money

PHILADELPHIA (AP) ― What does it sound like when Philadelphia Phillies fans let loose after nearly 30 years of frustration? Thrilled to have their hard-luck team in the World Series, Phillies fans have been buying up team hats,...

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