The Philadelphia Phillies went to the 2016 MLB Amateur Draft knowing that they had the top overall pick, which gave them the entirety of the field of prospects from whom to select their favorite.With that top overall pick the Phillies chose high-ceiling high school outfielder Mickey Moniak. But the club also hoped that by the time … Continue reading Phillies Fall 2016 Top Ten Prospects: #9 – Kevin Gowdy
Phillies Fall 2016 Top Ten Prospects: #10 – Scott Kingery
The Philadelphia Phillies minor league system has been universally proclaimed throughout the baseball industry as one of the most improved in the game over the last two years.Over the next week, I am counting down my Top 10 Phillies Prospects as of Fall 2016. That process begins today with #10 on my list, second baseman Scott Kingery.Kingery was the … Continue reading Phillies Fall 2016 Top Ten Prospects: #10 – Scott Kingery
What Next for Chase and JRoll?
For the better part of 11 seasons, Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley were the Philadelphia Phillies‘ double play combination.“J-Roll” was the flashy shortstop, the effervescent and outgoing team leader. Chase was “The Man,” the more quiet and intense of the two players who made up the greatest keystone combo in franchise history.Together they helped propel the Phillies to five consecutive … Continue reading What Next for Chase and JRoll?
Phillies, Dodgers swap Ruf, Kendrick
The Philadelphia Phillies today have traded away longtime disappointing 1B/LF Darin Ruf to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for one-time AL All-Star Howie Kendrick. In addition, the Phils will be shipping Darnell Sweeney back to Los Angeles. He was obtained in August of 2015 along with prospect pitcher John Richy in the deal that sent second baseman Chase Utley out west. RUF HAS BEEN A PHILLIES DISAPPOINTMENT … Continue reading Phillies, Dodgers swap Ruf, Kendrick
Philadelphia Phillies Top 25 Players of All-Time: #15 – Johnny Callison
Johnny Callison was born into a poor family in rural Oklahoma in 1939 during the Great Depression. He was then raised as a small child mostly by his mother while his father, who was part Cherokee Indian, was off fighting with the United States Army in World War II.While his father was away, his mother … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies Top 25 Players of All-Time: #15 – Johnny Callison
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