Matt Veasey BASEBALL, PHILLIES

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

Matt Veasey BASEBALL, PHILLIES

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

Matt Veasey PHILLIES

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

Matt Veasey MINORS

J.P. Crawford Interview

The Philadelphia Phillies top prospect based on the evaluations of every reputable baseball source, shortstop J.P. Crawford (the 'J.P.' stands for John Paul) represents the organization's lead piece in their planned "next generation", the centerpiece of their current rebuilding plans.   Crawford is injured right now, having suffered an oblique strain, a rib cage injury, as minor league … Continue reading J.P. Crawford Interview