"This is a difficult day, a challenging day, and a tough day for myself. But I am stepping down as the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies."With that fairly simple, straight-forward statement, Ryne Sandberg resigned his position as the skipper of the Phillies. He leaves the team having guided them to an overall 119-149 record in one full and … Continue reading Ryne Sandberg resigns: What next for Phillies?
Future is soon For Aaron Nola, J.P. Crawford
The future of MLB will be on display on Sunday, July 12th, 2015 in Cincinnati as dozens of the game's top prospects take part in the Futures Game during All-Star Week festivities. Among the players participating will be the Phillies top two prospects, both moving ever closer to their big league debuts.Pitcher Aaron Nola was selected by the Phils with … Continue reading Future is soon For Aaron Nola, J.P. Crawford
Jonathan Papelbon holding up his end
With the Phillies clinging to a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th inning this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, the ball was turned over, as it has been for the vast majority of the last 3+ seasons, to Jonathan Papelbon.Much as he has over those 3+ seasons, Papelbon successfully closed out the game, striking out Matt … Continue reading Jonathan Papelbon holding up his end
When the Phillies Cole Hamels deal will get done
In reading along my Twitter feed, following comments on Facebook, and in fielding questions via DM and email, the question keeps popping up, now with a bit more regularity: when are the Phillies going to trade Cole Hamels?There is really a very simple answer to that question, though I doubt that it will be satisfactory to … Continue reading When the Phillies Cole Hamels deal will get done
Phillies select Cornelius Randolph in 2015 MLB Draft
When the Phillies turn came around to select 10th overall in tonight's 2015 MLB First-Year Player Draft, a number of players tied to them were off the board. For instance, just this afternoon at TBOH, I speculated on the club selecting from among outfielders Kyle Tucker, Andrew Benintendi, and Ian Happ.The three outfielders all went off the board … Continue reading Phillies select Cornelius Randolph in 2015 MLB Draft
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