In what has already been an off-season of change for the Philadelphia Phillies organization, one that seems to progress weekly with a new rumor involving another player leaving, there remains one constant. The Phillie Phanatic will return in 2015 to entertain fans, and there is likely no more beloved mascot in all of sports today. … Continue reading Phillie Phanatic lives on
Fred Luderus deserves a place on Phillies Wall of Fame
The Phillies have announced that fan voting is now open in the first step towards naming a 2015 honoree on the franchise Wall of Fame. Of all the names on the ballot, possibly the least well-known is also the most worthy:Â Fred Luderus. Many Phils fans are probably asking themselves "Who?" when confronted with that statement. … Continue reading Fred Luderus deserves a place on Phillies Wall of Fame
Cliff Lee now just an asset
Cliff Lee is a starting pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies. A pretty darn good one, when healthy. Anyone who has ever watched him pitch over any period of time also knows that Cliff Lee is a ferocious competitor. But what Cliff Lee is at this point to the team, more than any of this, is a tangible asset.As … Continue reading Cliff Lee now just an asset
Aaron Nola: Cajun comin’ quick
In the Phillies rebuilding plan, pitching is key. And few of the prospect arms are more important to the plan than Baton Rouge, Louisiana native Aaron Nola.Nola was the Phils 1st Round pick at 7th overall in last year's MLB Draft. A 6'1, 195 lb right-hander out of Louisiana State University, Nola came to the organization … Continue reading Aaron Nola: Cajun comin’ quick
Zach Eflin has high hopes
Zach Eflin found himself the property of three different teams in Major League Baseball within a 24-hour span back in the middle of December. The 1st Round pick at 33rd overall by the San Diego Padres in the 2012 MLB Draft, Eflin was first sent to the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of the deal bringing Matt Kemp to … Continue reading Zach Eflin has high hopes
