I have been a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies ever since I became aware of their existence at around age nine in the 1971 season.That year, Veteran’s Stadium opened virtually in my South Philly backyard. Over the decades since, I have attended hundreds of games as a paying customer between ‘The Vet’ and Citizens Bank Park, … Continue reading Thanksgiving 2016: Five Phillies things to be thankful for
Chooch’s place in Phillies history
It was just two days ago that the announcement came, one that I had expected would be coming by this year's MLB trade deadline or soon thereafter: the Phillies had traded away longtime starting catcher Carlos Ruiz.I wanted to wait a couple of days before writing anything, letting the departure of Chooch sink in fully, before … Continue reading Chooch’s place in Phillies history
Reading Eagle: Phillies 2016 Top Prospects Survey
Over the last couple of seasons, especially over the last calendar year, a concerted effort finally began to completely rebuild the Phillies minor league system. The results have been dramatic. Nearly every respected prospect evaluation resource places the Phillies organization near the top of their organizational rankings, and a number of the club's best individual … Continue reading Reading Eagle: Phillies 2016 Top Prospects Survey
Phillies Trade Chips: Cameron Rupp
One of the more positive developments during this season of slow growth for the rebuilding Philadelphia Phillies organization has been the progress of the starting catcher.Cameron Rupp, who turns 28 years old in September, was the club's 3rd round selection in the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft out of the University of Texas.Rupp was born in … Continue reading Phillies Trade Chips: Cameron Rupp
Phils place six on Baseball America mid-season Top 100 Prospects list
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed six prospects among the Top 100 in the game on Baseball America’s Midseason Top 100 list.In ranking released today, the strength of the Phillies minor league system was revealed once again, as a half-dozen of the organization’s prospects were ranked within the Top 100 in the game by Baseball America.Following … Continue reading Phils place six on Baseball America mid-season Top 100 Prospects list
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