Angel Ibo Castillo is a name that is likely unfamiliar to most fans of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball club. But to the members of the approximately 200,000-strong Hispanic population in and around the city who follow the team, his is a very familiar name and voice. For the 2006 and 2007 seasons and … Continue reading Angel Ibo Castillo Interview
Mitch Williams Interview
Former big-league relief pitcher Mitch Williams is one of the most colorful, controversial, and popular athletes in Philadelphia sports history. "The Wild Thing" who heroically shut down the Atlanta Braves to clinch the 1993 National League pennant and then became a publicly vilified goat upon yielding Joe Carter's World Series-winning home run just 10 days … Continue reading Mitch Williams Interview
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
Chooch on the block
Carlos Ruiz is another veteran on the trade blocksA month from now, Carlos Ruiz, the beloved fan favorite Phillies catcher known as “Chooch”, will turn 36 years old. He is the least discussed member of the club’s ‘Glory Era’ aging stars in public trade talks. So, is Chooch on the trade block?Let’s first look at … Continue reading Chooch on the block
Could Phils’ owner Middleton become “Steinbrenner South”?
John S. Middleton may soon be Phillies majority ownerIn bits and pieces, CSN Philly is rolling out an exclusive interview conducted by insider Jim Salisbury with departing franchise icon Jimmy Rollins.In one of the segments, JRoll refers to a member of the Phillies ownership group, John S. Middleton, as wanting to become “Steinbrenner South” in building a consistent … Continue reading Could Phils’ owner Middleton become “Steinbrenner South”?
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