The Philadelphia Phillies will not be reuniting with former rotation stalwart Cliff Lee.Despite recent pronouncements that he is interested in trying to continue his big league career, the former ace lefty is not going to get that opportunity with a rebuilding Phillies club next spring.CBS Sports baseball insider Jon Heyman has recently reported that Lee’s agent, Darek Braunecker, is seeking … Continue reading Cliff Lee wants to play in 2016
What do the Phillies have in free agent Peter Bourjos?
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed free agent outfielder Peter Bourjos.Bourjos had been left unprotected by the Saint Louis Cardinals, and Phillies’ GM Matt Klentak had intimate knowledge of the players’ talents and personality from their days with the Los Angeles Angels, with whom Bourjos began his professional career.As reported by Zach Links at MLBTradeRumors.com: “…I think very highly of Peter … Continue reading What do the Phillies have in free agent Peter Bourjos?
Phillies 2015: My year with the Fightin’ Phils
During the summer of 2014, I applied for a position on the writing staff here at “That Balls Outta Here“, and was happy to be accepted. Over the next few months, I set aside writing at my own former blog, something that I had been doing for over a decade, and began putting all of … Continue reading Phillies 2015: My year with the Fightin’ Phils
Phillies Thanksgiving 2015
The Philadelphia Phillies organization and fan base have much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.That statement might seem a bit misguided considering that the Phillies finished with the worst overall record in Major League Baseball during the 2015 season.The Fightin' Phils finished in last place in the NL East for a 2nd straight season, and … Continue reading Phillies Thanksgiving 2015
Phillies Fall Classics X: 2008 World Series Game Three
After the Philadelphia Phillies had gotten off to a good start by taking the opener of the 2008 World Series against the host Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in a tight 3-2 decision, the host Rays evened things up, holding off the Phils for a 4-2 win in Game Two.With their backs to the … Continue reading Phillies Fall Classics X: 2008 World Series Game Three
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