Some have speculated that the most important Phillies players to watch involve those battling for the final places in the starting pitching rotation and in the bullpen. While those are certainly interesting, they are nowhere near the most important situations that I will be watching.
2022 American of the Year: Samuel Alito
As we reach the end of another calendar year the time has come to continue one of the oldest traditions here at my website, the naming of an American of the Year.
Rob Thomson finally gets his shot
Well, those who wanted manager Joe Girardi to pay with his head, or at least his job, finally got their wish. On Friday, the Phillies announced that Girardi had been let go. His replacement, at least on an interim basis, is bench coach Rob Thomson.
2021 American of the Year: Joe Manchin
In a time where Americans are divided as never before, Joe Manchin has demonstrated the leadership qualities required to make difficult decisions to do the right thing in the face of unprecedented partisan political and media pressure.
Thank you, President Trump!
The list of reasons that half the country owes a huge "Thank you!" to the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, is indeed a long one.
MATT VEASEY 