The Phillies have announced that fan voting is now open in the first step towards naming a 2015 honoree on the franchise Wall of Fame. Of all the names on the ballot, possibly the least well-known is also the most worthy: Fred Luderus. Many Phils fans are probably asking themselves "Who?" when confronted with that statement. … Continue reading Fred Luderus deserves a place on Phillies Wall of Fame
Cliff Lee now just an asset
Cliff Lee is a starting pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies. A pretty darn good one, when healthy. Anyone who has ever watched him pitch over any period of time also knows that Cliff Lee is a ferocious competitor. But what Cliff Lee is at this point to the team, more than any of this, is a tangible asset.As … Continue reading Cliff Lee now just an asset
Jeanmar Gomez added to Phillies bullpen mix
On Monday the Phillies announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Jeanmar Gomezto a minor league deal that includes an invitation to major league camp for spring training.Gomez was first signed by the Cleveland Indians as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela in 2005. He pitched mostly as a starter in the minors, and progressed incrementally through … Continue reading Jeanmar Gomez added to Phillies bullpen mix
Hall of Fame votes for Pedro
Pedro Martinez ended his career with 2009 PhilliesThe Baseball Hall of Fame announced the results of voting today for its 2015 class, and former Phillies starting pitcher Pedro Martinez was one of four elected.Joining Pedro are fellow pitchers Randy Johnson and John Smoltz, and 2nd basemanCraig Biggio.Martinez played parts of 18 MLB seasons, but it wasn’t until the end that he finally donned … Continue reading Hall of Fame votes for Pedro
Aaron Harang adds depth to Phillies rotation
Phils sign veteran RHP Aaron Harang for rotation depthThe Phillies have announced the signing of free agent righthander Aaron Harang to a 1-year, $5 million contract. The pitcher, who will turn 37 years old in early May, pitched in 2014 with the Atlanta Braves.Harang was a 6th Round pick of the Texas Rangers in the 1999 MLB … Continue reading Aaron Harang adds depth to Phillies rotation
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