Another former Philadelphia Phillies ace pitcher is reportedly set to announce his retirement as a player.The agent for left-hander Cliff Lee, who last pitched in a big league game on the exact date of the MLB trade deadline in 2014, commented to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal on Tuesday that the career of the former AL Cy … Continue reading Cliff Lee to retire
Jimmy Rollins signs with Chicago White Sox
A former Philadelphia Phillies iconic player from their recent championship run finally signed to play in the 2016 season.Shortstop Jimmy Rollins signed a minor league contract today with the Chicago White Sox, and will compete in spring training for their starting role at the position.While the deal is a minor league one, it comes with that invitation … Continue reading Jimmy Rollins signs with Chicago White Sox
Phillies Infield: What’s on 2nd?
The Philadelphia Phillies rebuilding plan continues in 2016, and coming up with the next great 2nd baseman is proving a real challenge.For the better part of a dozen seasons, Phillies managers Larry Bowa, Charlie Manuel, Ryne Sandberg, and Pete Mackanin filled out their lineup card with the same name at the 2nd base position.In many of those dozen seasons, Chase Utley was one of … Continue reading Phillies Infield: What’s on 2nd?
Philography: Phillies Bios Series History to Date
After joining the TBOH staff at Fansided back in the summer of 2014, I decided that with a personal interest in history in general and now in my fifth decade of following Phillies baseball, that a regular series on the history of the team would be right up my alley.I came up with the idea of … Continue reading Philography: Phillies Bios Series History to Date
Freddy Galvis is a Placeholder as Phillies Shortstop
In 2016, the Philadelphia Phillies will be going with a placeholder as their starting shortstop for a 2nd straight season.Bridging the gap between longtime icon and World Series champion Jimmy Rollins and the future at shortstop, #1 prospect J.P. Crawford, the key position will once again this season be held down by Freddy Galvis.After Rollins was traded to the Los … Continue reading Freddy Galvis is a Placeholder as Phillies Shortstop
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