Despite all the winning over the last handful of seasons the Phillies have proven to be an imperfect blend of talent. Rob Thomson has proven to be the perfect man to get the most out of that talent.
Rob Thomson finally gets his shot
Well, those who wanted manager Joe Girardi to pay with his head, or at least his job, finally got their wish. On Friday, the Phillies announced that Girardi had been let go. His replacement, at least on an interim basis, is bench coach Rob Thomson.
One last (?) Nola Day for 2020
Aaron Nola, the Phillies' ace, takes the mound at 3:10 pm. It may be too late for the team already. But right now he represents a last gasp for the Phillies to get into the playoffs.
Phillies 50: Forgotten 1982 – Bob Molinaro
Bob Molinaro was an outfielder who appeared with the Phillies over his final two big-league seasons in 1982-83, making 19 pinch-hit appearances each year.
Phillies 50: Forgotten 2011 – Dane Sardinha
The 'Phillies 50' highlights catcher Dane Sardinha, the most random position player to appear with the record-setting 2011 Philadelphia Phillies ball club.
MATT VEASEY 