In a move only stunning due to its timing, happening within an hour of our publishing a piece here at TBOH calling for his not returning as the Phillies GM beyond this current season, the team has announced the firing of senior VP and general manager Ruben Amaro.Amaro rose from the Phillies' bat boy during their 1980 World … Continue reading BREAKING: Ruben Amaro out as Phillies general manager
Phillies need to break up their ‘old boy network’
His term as club president of the Philadelphia Phillies is drawing to a close, and on his own way out, aging Baseball Hall of Famer Pat Gillick continues to demonstrate the "old boy's network" mentality regarding the franchise front office that has soured so many fans.Gillick will always receive his just due around these parts for making the … Continue reading Phillies need to break up their ‘old boy network’
Cornelius Randolph begins his Phillies journey
The first round of the 2015 MLB Amateur Draft unfolded on the evening of Monday, June 8th, 2015 and was broadcast via the MLB Network. The Phillies held the 10th overall pick, and there was much speculation as to whom the club would select.I had hyped the possible selection of a 2B/OF from the University of Cincinnati by the name … Continue reading Cornelius Randolph begins his Phillies journey
Big Jim Thome reaches middle age
There can be little question as to the positive impact that slugging 1st baseman Jim Thome had on the Philadelphia Phillies organization upon signing with the club as a free agent in the off-season prior to 2003. As he turns 45 years old today, middle-age in a normal lifespan, it's a nice time to take a look back.Thome … Continue reading Big Jim Thome reaches middle age
Could Jesse Biddle Become a Phillies September Rotation Option?
With the Phillies rapidly running out of time in the 'Dog Days' of August, a calendar change to the month of September could bring some changes to the starting pitching rotation as the team moves through the final five weeks of the 2015 season.To this point, 13 different pitchers have received at least one starting … Continue reading Could Jesse Biddle Become a Phillies September Rotation Option?
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