If my Twitter timeline is to be trusted, and with hundreds of Phillies fans, it usually can be, then there remains a great deal of baseball interest among that fan base despite a 4th consecutive season out of the playoffs for the Fightins.A number of ex-Phillies players are participating in this year's MLB postseason, and … Continue reading Phils fans follow former heroes in postseason
Odubel Herrera nominated for the Hank Aaron Award
In an announcement released today by the team, the Phillies have nominated rookie center fielder Odubel Herrera for Major League Baseball's 2015 Hank Aaron Award.Begun in 1999 as part of MLB's celebration of the 25th anniversary of Aaron breaking Babe Ruth's long-standing career home run record, the Aaron Award nominees are voted on each year by fans and media members, and goes … Continue reading Odubel Herrera nominated for the Hank Aaron Award
Larry Bowa to interview with Marlins
The Phillies and Miami Marlins had no sooner wrapped up their 2015 regular season with a game at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, than the off-season rumor and speculation season began in earnest.The Marlins asked for, and received, permission to speak with Phils' bench coach and longtime organizational man Larry Bowa regarding their full-time managerial position.Bowa, who will turn … Continue reading Larry Bowa to interview with Marlins
Big Jim Thome reaches middle age
There can be little question as to the positive impact that slugging 1st baseman Jim Thome had on the Philadelphia Phillies organization upon signing with the club as a free agent in the off-season prior to 2003. As he turns 45 years old today, middle-age in a normal lifespan, it's a nice time to take a look back.Thome … Continue reading Big Jim Thome reaches middle age
Chase Utley traded to LA Dodgers
Following Wednesday night's victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, longtime Phillies fan favorite Chase Utley walked off the field at Citizens Bank Park for what would turn out to be the final time wearing red pinstripes.Utley tipped his cap to the crowd as he stepped into the dugout, acknowledging the applause, cheers, and even a few tears … Continue reading Chase Utley traded to LA Dodgers
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