Much of the credit for the Philadelphia Phillies winning the franchise’s first-ever World Series championship back in 1980 has gone to the core of veteran players. That title would not have been won without those veterans. Stars such as Mike Schmidt, Larry Bowa, Greg Luzinski, Bob Boone, Larry Christenson and Dick Ruthven came up through the Phillies farm system. That homegrown core was supplemented during … Continue reading Rookies were unsung heroes of Phillies 1980 world champions
Bradley Zimmer set to crack Tribe lineup
The Cleveland Indians had a magical 2016 season, one that fell just one victory short of baseball’s ultimate prize. Cleveland won the American League Central Division crown by eight games. The Indians then bounced a pair of AL East heavyweights, the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays, out of the playoffs.Advancing to the World Series for the first … Continue reading Bradley Zimmer set to crack Tribe lineup
Rockies may be ready to move CarGo
In November of 2008, the Colorado Rockies sent their all-star left fielder Matt Holliday to the Oakland A’s.In exchange, the Rox received emerging closer Huston Street, young starting pitcher Greg Smith, and a 22-year old outfielder named Carlos Gonzalez.Smith was a non-factor, making only eight appearances with the Rockies in 2010. Street lasted three strong seasons as the closer in Denver, helping … Continue reading Rockies may be ready to move CarGo
2016 Winter Meetings: Philadelphia Phillies
As he prepares to attend his second MLB Winter Meetings as the Philadelphia Phillies general manager next week, Matt Klentak may have a few dark horse moves up his sleeve.While the rumor mills surrounding the still rebuilding Fightin’ Phils have been relatively quiet, there have been some whispers of possibility. In the usual game of whisper down the … Continue reading 2016 Winter Meetings: Philadelphia Phillies
2016 Winter Meetings: Detroit Tigers
There are few teams in as interesting a position as the Detroit Tigers find themselves in during this off-season. Al Avila, the EVP of Baseball Operations and the team’s GM has to decide whether to rebuild, or retool for another big 2017 run.The Tigers were just short this past season, finishing at 86-75. That record left … Continue reading 2016 Winter Meetings: Detroit Tigers
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