Eight years ago tonight, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers by a 5-1 score in Game 5 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium to win the National League pennant.That team would go on to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays in five games to win just the second World Series crown in what was then 126 seasons of Phillies … Continue reading Dodgers aided by ex-Phillies postseason experience
Philadelphia Phillies 2016 grades: Catchers
Entering the 2016 MLB regular season, the catching position appeared to be one in which the Phillies were in a holding pattern at the big league level while the organization waited for a pair of top prospects to develop further.The likely starter was going to be Cameron Rupp, with longtime veteran Carlos Ruizserving as the backup until … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies 2016 grades: Catchers
Chooch’s place in Phillies history
It was just two days ago that the announcement came, one that I had expected would be coming by this year's MLB trade deadline or soon thereafter: the Phillies had traded away longtime starting catcher Carlos Ruiz.I wanted to wait a couple of days before writing anything, letting the departure of Chooch sink in fully, before … Continue reading Chooch’s place in Phillies history
Phillies Trade Chips: Cameron Rupp
One of the more positive developments during this season of slow growth for the rebuilding Philadelphia Phillies organization has been the progress of the starting catcher.Cameron Rupp, who turns 28 years old in September, was the club's 3rd round selection in the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft out of the University of Texas.Rupp was born in … Continue reading Phillies Trade Chips: Cameron Rupp
Phillies Trade Chips: Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz
Over the next couple of days, I'll be taking a look at some of the various Phillies players who I believe stand the best chance of being moved by the club before the MLB non-waiver trade deadline of August 1st, or some time after that point after clearing waivers.A pair of players who I believe … Continue reading Phillies Trade Chips: Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz
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