On Friday afternoon, July 31st at 4:00pm EDT, the Major League Baseball non-waiver trade deadline will arrive. Until that time, teams are free to trade with one another without much restriction, other than that imposed on them by individual player contracts.As of this moment, on Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd, there have been no major trades announced, … Continue reading MLB trade deadline hullabaloo
Philadelphia’s first MLB All-Star Game
The first All-Star Game ever played in Philadelphia was also a first for Major League Baseball. The game, played at Shibe Park on July 13th, 1943 was the first midsummer classic to be scheduled at night.Being a "first" involving the illumination of a ball game in the dark was nothing new for Shibe, which had also been the … Continue reading Philadelphia’s first MLB All-Star Game
Cole Hamels takes mound as trade deadline looms
Cole Hamels is scheduled to take the mound for the Phillies in this afternoon's series finale at Turner Field against the host Atlanta Braves. For the ace lefty, every outing now is possibly the final time that he will pitch in Phillies pinstripes.The MLB non-waiver trade deadline comes at midnight on July 31st. So the team has … Continue reading Cole Hamels takes mound as trade deadline looms
Remembering the real Grady Sizemore
This afternoon, the Phillies designated outfielder Grady Sizemore for assignment. What this means is that the Phillies removed him from their roster in order to make room for the return to the team of Cody Asche, who was demoted a few weeks ago in order to become more acclimated to a position switch from 3rd base to left field.Sizemore … Continue reading Remembering the real Grady Sizemore
Phillies should go for Ian Happ in 2015 MLB Amateur Draft
In the 3rd round of the MLB 2004 Amateur Draft, the Phillies selected a lefthanded pitcher out of Northwestern University by the name of J.A. Happ. In the upcoming 2015 MLB Draft, it might be time to give yet another Happ a serious look.The Phils have the 10th overall selection in the Draft, which will be held … Continue reading Phillies should go for Ian Happ in 2015 MLB Amateur Draft
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