Jimmy Rollins is the Phillies 2014 Person of the YearAfter years covering politics, faith, and society in general here at my website, I switched to strictly baseball, the Phillies this year in particular. In that previous incarnation, I annually honored an American of the Year at the end of each calendar year.With the changed emphasis, … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillie of the Year 2014
Amaro: Phillies better off without Howard
Former superstar Ryan Howard appears to be on his way outWith the Jimmy Rollins trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers a fait accompli, waiting only on the exact particulars of a return price, Ruben Amaro took to a local radio station on Friday afternoon and related a conversation that he had with Ryan Howard.“I told … Continue reading Amaro: Phillies better off without Howard
Pete Rose hustles to Phillies
Pete Rose was the first big Phillies free agent signingOn December 5th, 1978 the Philadelphia Phillies dipped into the free agent market for the first time, and hauled in a big fish. Pete Rose, the man known as Charlie Hustle, was signed away from the Cincinnati Reds.The driving force behind a 2-time World Series-winning ‘Big … Continue reading Pete Rose hustles to Phillies
Philography: Dick Allen
Philography: Dick Allen
Philography: Von Hayes
Philography: Von Hayes - The media hung the handle "5-for-1" on Hayes to recognize that the Phillies gave up five players in order to bring him into the organization.
MATT VEASEY 