It would prove to be one of the worst trades in Phillies franchise history. So how and why did this happen? You have to look at the details to understand the Phillies thought process at the time. That process turned out to be wrong.
Rico Brogna controls Angels quality
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
Dodgers up next on Hamels trade watch
Rumors have outfielder Joc Pederson on Phillies radarThe latest rumors have the Los Angeles Dodgers as the next team in pursuit of Phillies lefty ace Cole Hamels, with Phils management researching the top LA prospects in anticipation of upcoming trade negotiations. There are certainly a number of good reasons both clubs would pursue such a deal.From … Continue reading Dodgers up next on Hamels trade watch
The Jim Thome Era begins
Jim Thome signed with the Phillies a dozen years ago todayIt was on this date in 2002 that the Jim Thome Era in Philadelphia Phillies baseball officially began when the club announced they had signed the free agent slugger to a 6-year, $85+ million contract.It was the culmination of a month-long courtship which had included … Continue reading The Jim Thome Era begins
Papelbon packing up
Jonathan Papelbon selling his Rittenhouse Square condoOn Tuesday, Philadelphia Magazine came out with a story by Liz Spikol reporting that Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon has put his swanky condo #1501 at the 1706 Rittenhouse Square ultraluxury building up for sale.Papelbon is among the many Phillies high-priced veterans on the trade market this off-season. This move is basic … Continue reading Papelbon packing up
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