During his playing career, Pat Burrell had the nickname 'Pat the Bat' hung on him. Now the man who played 9 seasons in the City of Brotherly Love and became one of the most popular ball players in club history despite often being perceived as a disappointment has another title: Phillies Wall of Famer.On July 31st, Burrell will be … Continue reading “Pat the Bat” now Pat the Wall of Famer
Ryne’s hope
There is no individual in a Phillies uniform more directly invested in a turning of the page from the 'Glory Years' of the previous decade to a new beginning for the franchise than manager Ryne Sandberg.Hired to replace Charlie Manuel, who himself had gone from a hick country buffoon in the eyes of many fans to the beloved … Continue reading Ryne’s hope
Chase Utley fighting Father Time
Over the past two seasons at ages 34 and 35, Chase Utley has effectively managed the bad knees that threatened to end his tremendous career prematurely. Moving into 2015 at age 36, there remains an issue that he will find even more difficult to manage, a looming showdown with Father Time.After losing the first month and a half of the 2011 season, … Continue reading Chase Utley fighting Father Time
Phillies arms agreement
Over the last three days, three different Phillies veteran pitchers sat at the dais in Clearwater to answer reporters questions. Cliff Lee on Thursday, Jonathan Papelbon on Friday, and Cole Hamels on Saturday have differences in their individual situations, but also share some important similarities.An unbiased examination, without any agenda regarding the media-driven storyline of distraction and awkwardness at this Phillies spring … Continue reading Phillies arms agreement
What fans seem to have forgotten about Ryan Howard
There are quite a few fans in the Philadelphia area who seem to have forgotten just how great Ryan Howard was to the Phillies in the last decade. Or, if they do remember, simply don't realize or remember some of the details.Let's take a couple of minutes to remember.First, the on-field accomplishments. Ryan Howard was the 2005 … Continue reading What fans seem to have forgotten about Ryan Howard
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