Rico Brogna now a coach with Angels organizationOn November 26th, 1996 the Phillies made one of their better trades of the losing late-90’s period. On that Tuesday, 27-year old reliever Toby Borland, coming off two solid middle relief seasons, was sent to the New York Mets along with 26-year old reliever Ricardo Jordan.The Phillies received 26-year … Continue reading Rico Brogna controls Angels quality
Jamie Moyer signs off
Jamey Moyer will not return to Comcast Sportsnet in 2015The Phillies and Comcast SportsNet released a joint statement on Friday, letting fans know that 2014 Phillies television commentator, former pitcher, and area native son Jamie Moyer would not be returning to the broadcast booth next year.The text of the statement included this closing: “Everyone at … Continue reading Jamie Moyer signs off
Hanley and the Panda to Boston
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to longterm contracts with a pair of big name free agents, Hanley Ramirez and Pablo 'Kung Fu Panda' Sandoval.MLB sources have told the Boston Globe that both deals are for 5 years, with Ramirez' in the $90 million and Sandoval in the $100 million range.This is as clear a … Continue reading Hanley and the Panda to Boston
2014 Best of MLB Awards
Trout, Kershaw are AL and NL POY respectivelyIt's that time of year again, awards season in Major League Baseball. And this site will be no exception.This year for the first time, with the renewed emphasis on baseball, I am announcing the first-ever "Best of MLB" awards honorees.In all, honorees are being named for both the … Continue reading 2014 Best of MLB Awards
Ryne Sandberg: Hall of Famer
Sandberg became Hall of Famer with the CubsMany Phillies fans are not yet sold on the team’s current manager, Ryne Sandberg, as far as his ability to skipper a winning team. After all, his record as a manager at the MLB level is not impressive to this point.Since replacing Charlie Manuel in August of 2013, … Continue reading Ryne Sandberg: Hall of Famer
