Philography: Edith Houghton - In 1946 the Phillies added to their historical legacy by hiring the first solo female scout, in fact one of the very first female game-related employees, in the history of baseball.
Phillies 2016 promotions and giveaways
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced special promotions and giveaway items for the 2016 season.With the scheduled opponents, dates, and times already released earlier in the off-season, the Phils began to fill-in the rest of their schedule with the always highly anticipated list of giveaways and special promotions for the upcoming season.One highlight will be the 32 scheduled “Theme Nights”, … Continue reading Phillies 2016 promotions and giveaways
Five Phillies prospects in Baseball America Top 100
The Philadelphia Phillies have received more respect from yet another major prospect talent evaluation source.On Friday evening, Baseball America released their 2016 Top 100 Prospects list, and the Phillies were honored to have five players named to those ranks.For the few uneducated, Baseball America is a decades-old publication in both print and web media well-respected and widely … Continue reading Five Phillies prospects in Baseball America Top 100
Hard to see why Phillies traded for Taylor Featherston
The Philadelphia Phillies added more depth to their infield options in a minor trade with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.Coming to the Phils is 26-year old infielder Taylor Featherston, who filled a utility infielder role with the Halos during his rookie season in Major League Baseball a year ago.During that 2015 campaign, Featherston appeared in … Continue reading Hard to see why Phillies traded for Taylor Featherston
Philography: Granny Hamner
Philography: Granny Hamner - As the 1950's dawned the Phillies were developing a young, exciting club. Hamner was right in the middle of that excitement, literally, as the 22-year old starting shortstop for what appeared to be an up-and-coming contender.
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