Jim Thome signed with the Phillies a dozen years ago todayIt was on this date in 2002 that the Jim Thome Era in Philadelphia Phillies baseball officially began when the club announced they had signed the free agent slugger to a 6-year, $85+ million contract.It was the culmination of a month-long courtship which had included … Continue reading The Jim Thome Era begins
Papelbon packing up
Jonathan Papelbon selling his Rittenhouse Square condoOn Tuesday, Philadelphia Magazine came out with a story by Liz Spikol reporting that Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon has put his swanky condo #1501 at the 1706 Rittenhouse Square ultraluxury building up for sale.Papelbon is among the many Phillies high-priced veterans on the trade market this off-season. This move is basic … Continue reading Papelbon packing up
No Tomas; What next for Phillies?
Cuban Yasmany Tomas signed with Arizona DiamondbacksThe Philadelphia Phillies, considered the front-runners in many media circles for months, did not lose out in the bidding process for the services of young Cuban slugger Yasmani Tomas.The player’s agent, Jay Alou, said that the Phillies never even made a formal offer to his client. “The player wanted … Continue reading No Tomas; What next for Phillies?
Jamie Moyer signs off
Jamey Moyer will not return to Comcast Sportsnet in 2015The Phillies and Comcast SportsNet released a joint statement on Friday, letting fans know that 2014 Phillies television commentator, former pitcher, and area native son Jamie Moyer would not be returning to the broadcast booth next year.The text of the statement included this closing: “Everyone at … Continue reading Jamie Moyer signs off
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