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Remembering the 1993 NL champion Phillies in their silver anniversary season

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'KCNUY1avQ_x70ZkmI6xDcQ',sig:'3PjirA6Qj4tul3XnKdesVcragJfRIpeXAYU1xgMv_Ds=',w:'594px',h:'401px',items:'513656068',caption: true ,tld:'ca',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsDaulton was the acknowledged clubhouse leader of the 1993 NL championsThe Philadelphia Phillies are officially feting the 2008 World Series championship team this weekend.On the 10th anniversary of the historic season which concluded with that team winning the second title in franchise history, it is wholly understandable and appropriate.However, there … Continue reading Remembering the 1993 NL champion Phillies in their silver anniversary season

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Phillies acquire all-star catcher Wilson Ramos at the non-waiver trade deadline

Ramos was voted he AL All-Star starting catcher this yearAs the 2018 MLB trade deadline was approaching on Tuesday afternoon, the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a deal to acquire nine-year veteran catcher Wilson Ramos from the Tampa Bay Rays.Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports first broke the news early on Tuesday afternoon via Twitter that club was “deep into … Continue reading Phillies acquire all-star catcher Wilson Ramos at the non-waiver trade deadline

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Phillies and Rays talking trade as the MLB non-waiver deadline approaches

Ramos is a two-time all-starAs the 2018 MLB trade deadline fast approaches, trades are being finalized and the rumor mills are really starting to heat up. The Philadelphia Phillies, linked to a number of players in recent days, are expected to be active as the afternoon rolls along.It is believed that general manager Matt Klentak is … Continue reading Phillies and Rays talking trade as the MLB non-waiver deadline approaches

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In Hall of Fame acceptance speech, Thome thanks Manuel, recalls time with Phillies

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'B7zUcSTaTWVH_IPF6raQQg',sig:'G13udh9SJ5-JK0GXa2nR5mxXLl3C1Ks6sl2UQlpCqew=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'835913714',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsThome (R) recognized contributions of his mentor Manuel (L) at the Hall of FameWhen the time came this afternoon for Jim Thome‘s turn to be formally inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, it was no surprise to learn that it would his mentor, friend, and former manager Charlie Manuel who … Continue reading In Hall of Fame acceptance speech, Thome thanks Manuel, recalls time with Phillies