A look at a half-dozen teams in the running for Phillies aceCole Hamels remains on the trade blocks, and he remains a hot commodity. Ruben Amaro continues to ask for a big package of young players and prospects in return for the lefty ace. There appear to be at least six suitors who remain serious contenders for his services. Let’s … Continue reading Cole Hamels: Six suitors
Top 20 Philadelphia Phillies Influencers of All-Time
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'iweAJqXBToR-2vxShYGwUg',sig:'2awfz-rYZbbFDqeFqDzRSblEQXdn9pekdW6TUSFm3Iw=',w:'375px',h:'594px',items:'73333610',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsHarry Wright was the club's first winning manager from 1884-93The Philadelphia Phillies have a history stretching back to the 1883 season in the National League.Many players, front office personnel, and others have contributed greatly to the team and its enjoyment by the fan base since that time.I ran … Continue reading Top 20 Philadelphia Phillies Influencers of All-Time
Ben Lively pickup For Phillies
The Phillies continued their rebuilding program today, as a New Year’s Eve trade sent veteran outfielder Marlon Byrd to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for young righthanded pitching prospect Ben Lively.A deal involving Byrd heading to Cincy has been rumored for at least a week, but it was believed that talks between the two clubs had collapsed. This … Continue reading Ben Lively pickup For Phillies
Philadelphia Phillie of the Year 2014
Jimmy Rollins is the Phillies 2014 Person of the YearAfter years covering politics, faith, and society in general here at my website, I switched to strictly baseball, the Phillies this year in particular. In that previous incarnation, I annually honored an American of the Year at the end of each calendar year.With the changed emphasis, … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillie of the Year 2014
Brett Myers: Backwoods Rebel
Brett Myers has released a 5-song country music EPFans of the Philadelphia Phillies remember Brett Myers as a key starting pitcher during the 2000’s, especially with the 2008 World Series champions, or as the closer for the 2007 NL East champions.But most fans of the team have likely lost contact with the sometimes controversial righthander … Continue reading Brett Myers: Backwoods Rebel
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