Back in mid-December, new Phillies general manager Matt Klentak completed one of his first trades, sending organizational pitcher David Whitehead to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for veteran starting pitcher Charlie Morton.The move was made to add an eight-year veteran to a rotation that was going to be relying heavily on a handful of inexperienced starting pitchers, while another … Continue reading Charlie Morton gone for good
My Phillies 2016 season crystal ball
The rebuilding plan finally and belatedly got underway back on December 19th, 2014. That was the day that the club dealt away longtime franchise iconic shortstop Jimmy Rollins. He was the first of the remaining 'Core Five' from the glorious 2000's-era World Series winning club to be dealt.At the trade deadline a year ago, it was Cole Hamels turn to … Continue reading My Phillies 2016 season crystal ball
Phillies Fall Classics X: 2008 World Series Game Three
After the Philadelphia Phillies had gotten off to a good start by taking the opener of the 2008 World Series against the host Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in a tight 3-2 decision, the host Rays evened things up, holding off the Phils for a 4-2 win in Game Two.With their backs to the … Continue reading Phillies Fall Classics X: 2008 World Series Game Three
Phillies Fall Classics IX: 2008 World Series Game One
The 2008 Philadelphia Phillies were an explosive offensive juggernaut that had been playing together for a few years, with most of their key players just entering the prime of their careers.The previous season of 2007, the club had gotten over a bit of a hump when they ran down the New York Mets in September … Continue reading Phillies Fall Classics IX: 2008 World Series Game One
Phillies 2015 report cards: Catchers
Just three men donned the old 'Tools of Ignorance', as the equipment required to field the catcher position has become known, for the Philadelphia Phillies during the 2015 season.Those three include longtime fan favorite Carlos Ruiz. The man known as 'Chooch' is now, along with first baseman Ryan Howard, one of just two remaining players from the 2008 … Continue reading Phillies 2015 report cards: Catchers
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