The Philadelphia Phillies owe their birth in 1883 to the death of the old Worcester club. Worcester in Massachusetts had been deemed too small to support a major league team. After three seasons in the National League, the club was disbanded and the franchise rights sold. Needing a team to balance out their schedule, the … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies All-Time 25-Man Roster
Anniversary of a controversial Phillies deal
The Philadelphia Phillies had just lost the World Series to the New York Yankees six weeks earlier. That six-game defeat came after the club had won the Fall Classic the previous season.General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. was presented with an interesting and exciting opportunity. Longtime ace pitcher Roy Halladay was being made available in trade by the Toronto Blue … Continue reading Anniversary of a controversial Phillies deal
Phillies ink Odubel Herrera to five-year contract
The Philadelphia Phillies made a major statement today regarding their long-term lineup. And in the same move, the team was making a commitment to one of their key players.The club announced the signing of outfielder Odubel Herrera to a five-year contract with a pair of team options.Sources say that the deal, which runs through 2021 with options … Continue reading Phillies ink Odubel Herrera to five-year contract
Phillies Appear Committed to Andrew Knapp as Backup Catcher
Coming into the 2016 season, the Philadelphia Phillies appeared to be gearing up for a battle. The particular battle that I’m referring to here was for their catcher of the future.The position was being manned at the big league level at the time by Cameron Rupp, who had never distinguished himself. The backup was going to be veteran Carlos Ruiz, … Continue reading Phillies Appear Committed to Andrew Knapp as Backup Catcher
Phillies nearly ready to spend big again
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