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The Phillies have acquired many pitchers, such as Vince Velasquez (pictured), the past few years, but it’s not clear that they’ve brought in quality pitchers who can anchor thea rotation or bullpen for at least several years. Eric Fisher also reminds you that Carlos Ruiz returns this week, says Tommy Joseph may have started hitting in the nick of time, and praises Aaron Altherr.

Eric Fisher’s weekly column about a variety of topics. This week Eric serves up opinions on the Eagles’ free-agent signings, why Selection Sunday won’t be as exciting as it usually is, and which teams did the best job during the early days of free agency.

LeGarrette Blount rushes for 136 yards, and the Eagles finish with 214 yards rushing, as they slip past the host Chargers, 26-24. The Eagles ate up the final 6:44 by controlling the clock with their running game.