Jim Thome signed with the Phillies a dozen years ago todayIt was on this date in 2002 that the Jim Thome Era in Philadelphia Phillies baseball officially began when the club announced they had signed the free agent slugger to a 6-year, $85+ million contract.It was the culmination of a month-long courtship which had included … Continue reading The Jim Thome Era begins
Top 10 clutch hits in Phillies history
Both of these sparkplugs made the "Clutch 10" cut The game on the line. The series on the line. The season on the line. These are the moments when not only talent, but mental toughness are required. Facing the other team's ace starting pitcher, or lock-down setup man, or flame-throwing closer. Whether their hits came … Continue reading Top 10 clutch hits in Phillies history
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
Goodbye, Mr. Padre
It was the summer of 1982, and I was a still young 21-year old baseball fan who was beginning to take notice of something happening within the game that I had followed for about a dozen years.The heroes of the game in my childhood were beginning to age, and some were even retiring. For example, Reggie … Continue reading Goodbye, Mr. Padre
The World Series of my childhood
Carlton Fisk of Boston tries to wave his long fly ball to left field fair in the 10th inning of Game 6 in the 1975 World Series at Fenway Park vs Cincinnati For the first time in 15 years, and for just the fourth time in my life, the World Series is coming to … Continue reading The World Series of my childhood
MATT VEASEY 