Phillies fans may have seen the last of Ryan Howard. Well, at least for the balance of the 2015 season, that is.Howard was injured during Monday's series opener with the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park when a throw in the 7th inning from shortstop Freddy Galvis took a short-hop on him, slamming directly into the same left knee which he had operated on … Continue reading Phillies likely shutting down Ryan Howard for 2015
Aaron Nola being shut down by Phillies
With just 16 games remaining in the 2015 regular season, and with three off-days built into the balance of their schedule, the Phillies have to be seriously contemplating shutting down rookie starting pitcher Aaron Nola.Since joining the rotation for a July 21st start at Citizens Bank Park against the Tampa Bay Rays, Nola has proven across … Continue reading Aaron Nola being shut down by Phillies
BREAKING: Ruben Amaro out as Phillies general manager
In a move only stunning due to its timing, happening within an hour of our publishing a piece here at TBOH calling for his not returning as the Phillies GM beyond this current season, the team has announced the firing of senior VP and general manager Ruben Amaro.Amaro rose from the Phillies' bat boy during their 1980 World … Continue reading BREAKING: Ruben Amaro out as Phillies general manager
Phillies need to break up their ‘old boy network’
His term as club president of the Philadelphia Phillies is drawing to a close, and on his own way out, aging Baseball Hall of Famer Pat Gillick continues to demonstrate the "old boy's network" mentality regarding the franchise front office that has soured so many fans.Gillick will always receive his just due around these parts for making the … Continue reading Phillies need to break up their ‘old boy network’
Cornelius Randolph begins his Phillies journey
The first round of the 2015 MLB Amateur Draft unfolded on the evening of Monday, June 8th, 2015 and was broadcast via the MLB Network. The Phillies held the 10th overall pick, and there was much speculation as to whom the club would select.I had hyped the possible selection of a 2B/OF from the University of Cincinnati by the name … Continue reading Cornelius Randolph begins his Phillies journey
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