The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to terms with veteran free agent first baseman Carlos Santana this past week. Per a report from Phillies insider Jim Salisbury on December 15, the formal signing will take place pending the results of a physical exam. This was a wholly unnecessary signing, and I believe that in the end it … Continue reading Carlos Santana: bad signing by the Philadelphia Phillies
J.P. Crawford becomes latest phenom promoted by Phillies
Crawford becomes latest Phillies phenom given a shot in 2017At first blush, 2017 would appear to be yet another in a recent string of Philadelphia Phillies lost seasons. It has been six years since the last winning Phillies club. This will be the team’s fifth straight season finishing last or next-to-last in the NL East … Continue reading J.P. Crawford becomes latest phenom promoted by Phillies
Phillies winning spurts tempered by lessons of history
The Phillies have won eight of their last 12 gamesThe Philadelphia Phillies walked off the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. The 4-3 victory in eleven innings gave the Fightin’ Phils their eighth win in the last dozen games.Despite the hot stretch of winning baseball over these last two weeks, the Phillies remain in last place in the NL East Division … Continue reading Phillies winning spurts tempered by lessons of history
Phillies rebuild reaches difficult transition phase
Hernandez, Herrera, Galvis part of recent losing coreFor a fifth consecutive year, the Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of a miserable season.The glorious winning decade of success from 2001-2011 reclaimed old fans and captivated a new generation of younger fans. All of that glory and excitement is now, sadly, a faded memory.The collapse of that … Continue reading Phillies rebuild reaches difficult transition phase
Carlos Ruiz enjoys a Philly homecoming with Mariners
The beloved 'Chooch' returned to a rousing ovation from the Philly fansFor parts of 11 seasons, Seattle Mariners catcher Carlos Ruiz was a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. He would grow to become one of the most beloved athletes in recent decades among the rabid sports fans in the City of Brotherly Love.As part of the Phillies rebuilding … Continue reading Carlos Ruiz enjoys a Philly homecoming with Mariners
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