Former big-league relief pitcher Mitch Williams is one of the most colorful, controversial, and popular athletes in Philadelphia sports history. "The Wild Thing" who heroically shut down the Atlanta Braves to clinch the 1993 National League pennant and then became a publicly vilified goat upon yielding Joe Carter's World Series-winning home run just 10 days … Continue reading Mitch Williams Interview
Phillies Christmas stockings: Gifts or coal?
Phillies Christmas stockings: coal or gifts?It’s Christmas morning, and all across the Delaware Valley folks are waking to find presents under the Christmas tree and stockings stuffed with gifts. But what about the Phillies? For their 2014 performance, what did we leave in their TBOH Phillies Christmas stockings: gifts or coal?For the good boys, the good … Continue reading Phillies Christmas stockings: Gifts or coal?
What will Ruben Amaro do next?
After JRoll trade, Amaro still has a lot of work ahead of himThere are two main things that we know for sure about the Phillies. First, they have publicly stated that they want to shed high-salaried and aging veterans, move on from the 2000’s core, and rebuild.Secondly, the Philadelphia Phillies have to fill a roster … Continue reading What will Ruben Amaro do next?
Giles next in line as Phillies Closer
Ken "100-Miles" Giles will eventually replace PapelbonBarring some tragic injury, Ken Giles is going to be the next closer for the Philadelphia Phillies. Which doesn’t mean he will be the closer when next season opens.The Phillies have dangled current closer Jonathan Papelbon…okay, they’ve flashed a massive “FOR SALE!” sign over his head…for months now, hoping … Continue reading Giles next in line as Phillies Closer
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
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