Based on plate appearances, the regular starting infield for the 2015 Philadelphia Phillies was made up of first baseman Ryan Howard, second baseman Cesar Hernandez, shortstop Freddy Galvis, and third baseman Maikel Franco.Others receiving significant playing time in the Phillies infield this past season were Chase Utley, Andres Blanco, Cody Asche, and Darin Ruf. Those eight players received the overwhelming majority of the playing time … Continue reading Phillies 2015 report cards: Infielders
Phils fans follow former heroes in postseason
If my Twitter timeline is to be trusted, and with hundreds of Phillies fans, it usually can be, then there remains a great deal of baseball interest among that fan base despite a 4th consecutive season out of the playoffs for the Fightins.A number of ex-Phillies players are participating in this year's MLB postseason, and … Continue reading Phils fans follow former heroes in postseason
Chase Utley traded to LA Dodgers
Following Wednesday night's victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, longtime Phillies fan favorite Chase Utley walked off the field at Citizens Bank Park for what would turn out to be the final time wearing red pinstripes.Utley tipped his cap to the crowd as he stepped into the dugout, acknowledging the applause, cheers, and even a few tears … Continue reading Chase Utley traded to LA Dodgers
And then there were two
They are the "Core Five" of the Philadelphia Phillies run of five consecutive division titles, and the 2008 World Series championship: Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, Carlos Ruiz, and Cole Hamels.With this evening's revelations of a deal that will send Utley home to southern California for a reunion with JRoll in the LA Dodgers infield, and the recent trade … Continue reading And then there were two
Chase Utley’s place in Phillies history
As rumors and speculation begin to grow louder and more credible as each day passes, many fans of Philadelphia Phillies iconic 2nd baseman Chase Utley have had to begin coming to grips with the possibility of his actually leaving the team, and appearing in another MLB uniform.The hot speculation surrounds the defending World Series champion San Francisco Giants, … Continue reading Chase Utley’s place in Phillies history
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