Numerous rumors surround the Phillies oldest playerAt various times in recent weeks, trade rumors involving the Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles and other teams have swirled, but for now, Marlon Byrd remains the Philadelphia Phillies elder statesman on a roster still full of them.Even with the trade of Jimmy Rollins to the Los Angeles Dodgers (still … Continue reading Byrd remains Phils elder statesman
Chase is Ellen’s Christmas gift
From the very first start of his career on April 24th, 2003 when Chase Utley crushed a grand slam off the Rockies Aaron Cook in one of the 43 games he got to play at Veteran’s Stadium, the Phillies 2nd baseman has been beloved by fans of the team.Following the 2008 World Series victory parade, his “World … Continue reading Chase is Ellen’s Christmas gift
Phillies ghosts of Christmas past
As Christmas approaches, the talk around the Philadelphia Phillies is not very festive. What a difference from Christmas in the not-so-distant past, when the club was signing Cliff Lee, trading for Roy Halladay, and generally adding to a contender.If they can, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr, with the blessing of president Pat Gillick, of course, … Continue reading Phillies ghosts of Christmas past
Phillies real problem is Pat Gillick
Phillies President Pat Gillick must answer for failuresWhat is the real problem with the Philadelphia Phillies as a baseball organization? Is it the players? Is it Pat Gillick, Ruben Amaro, both? Is the scouting department to blame? The developmental personnel?There is a narrative that many have kicked around, including the Phillies ball club itself. The … Continue reading Phillies real problem is Pat Gillick
Goodbye, JRoll
Jimmy Rollins reportedly dealt to the LA DodgersGoodbye Jimmy Rollins. The Phillies have reportedly traded their shorstop and team leader. I’m not surprised at all. And yet it’s still a bit of a shock.Just yesterday at around 4:20pm, I published an article here at TBOH titled “Utley and Rollins Going Nowhere“, flat-out stating that I didn’t … Continue reading Goodbye, JRoll
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