Sandberg became Hall of Famer with the CubsMany Phillies fans are not yet sold on the team’s current manager, Ryne Sandberg, as far as his ability to skipper a winning team. After all, his record as a manager at the MLB level is not impressive to this point.Since replacing Charlie Manuel in August of 2013, … Continue reading Ryne Sandberg: Hall of Famer
Philography: Greg Luzinski
Now a Phillies Wall of Famer, Luzinski starred with the team from 1970-80 With next year’s 2015 season being the 45th that I hope to enjoy as a fan of the Fightin’ Phils, I’ve decided to take on a Phillies history project moving forward. Once a week, I’ll be presenting a short biography of … Continue reading Philography: Greg Luzinski
Phillies broadcasters get mixed grades
As the play on the field has deteriorated over the last few seasons, the performance coming from the Philadelphia Phillies TV broadcast booth also deteriorated. Long gone were the glorious days when fans were able to enjoy the sounds of Harry Kalas and Richie Ashburn during the majority of the Phils’ TV and radio broadcast … Continue reading Phillies broadcasters get mixed grades
Time running out on 2008 Phillies champs
They are heroes, icons to a generation of Phillies fans who grew up on the team in the last decade when it moved from the concrete behemoth that was Veteran’s Stadium into the gorgeous ballpark that is Citizens Bank Park.They are the last remnants of the 2008 World Series champion team: Cole Hamels, Carlos Ruiz, … Continue reading Time running out on 2008 Phillies champs
Time for MLB to lift the ban on Pete Rose
Pete Rose with the Phillies in the 1981 season Philadelphia Phillies fans who were around to enjoy the emergence of the team as a contender in the second half of the 1970′s know the story well. Despite being contenders every season since 1975. Despite three straight National League East Division crowns. Despite franchise record-setting, … Continue reading Time for MLB to lift the ban on Pete Rose
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