In the summer of 1978, having been selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame just two years earlier, starting pitcher Robin Roberts became the founding member of a new Phillies franchise "Wall of Fame", which would basically serve as a Hall of Fame for players, coaches, and other individuals over the history of the franchise.Roberts played 14 … Continue reading Jim Thome elected to Phillies Wall of Fame
MLB 2016 predictions: NL East Division
Our annual process of polling the staff at TBOH as to their predictions for the coming season has been completed, and so we’ve been rolling out those picks in a series of pieces. The other five divisions were released yesterday, and today it’s the Phillies and their immediate division rivals.The TBOH staff have revealed our cumulative staff choice, … Continue reading MLB 2016 predictions: NL East Division
My Phillies 2016 season crystal ball
The rebuilding plan finally and belatedly got underway back on December 19th, 2014. That was the day that the club dealt away longtime franchise iconic shortstop Jimmy Rollins. He was the first of the remaining 'Core Five' from the glorious 2000's-era World Series winning club to be dealt.At the trade deadline a year ago, it was Cole Hamels turn to … Continue reading My Phillies 2016 season crystal ball
Phillie Phanatic to retire following the 2016 Phillies season
An iconic Philadelphia Phillies symbol will be calling it quits following the upcoming 2016 season.After nearly four decades of entertaining Phillies fans of all ages, it was announced during an appearance this morning on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that the beloved team mascot, the Phillie Phanatic, is now entering his final season with the club. … Continue reading Phillie Phanatic to retire following the 2016 Phillies season
Can Phillies be surprise 2016 contenders?
I'm going to be honest with you right from Jump Street here. I'm an old glass-half-full guy, and even I don't really believe that the Phillies can actually contend for the National League East crown in the 2016 season.Going further, I don't believe that the Phillies can contend for a Wildcard playoff spot. I don't … Continue reading Can Phillies be surprise 2016 contenders?
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