The 'Phillies 50' series featuring players who made little impact with either the club or in their MLB careers highlights 1991 outfielder Braulio Castillo.
A 1989 Phillies “supernatural” comeback
The Phillies staged a comeback for the ages at Veterans Stadium in June 1989, rallying from 10-0 down in the 1st inning for an eventual 15-11 victory.
Phillies 50: Forgotten 1993 – Paul Fletcher
Fletcher developed a problem after leaving the Phillies in that he became an alcoholic: "His wife divorced him, he attempted suicide and he was spiraling out of control until his sister stepped in and called the Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.)."
Phillies 50: Forgotten 1993 – Doug Lindsey
1993 was also somewhat of a magical season for catcher Doug Lindsey, who appeared in his second season with the Phillies that year and played with two teams. Problem is, if you blinked, you missed his entire big-league career.
Phillies fan stories, Part II
Sue Evans with more of her "Phillies fan stories", including a 'burder' at the ballpark, and a meeting with Wall of Famer Darren Daulton.
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