Jimmy Rollins is the Phillies 2014 Person of the YearAfter years covering politics, faith, and society in general here at my website, I switched to strictly baseball, the Phillies this year in particular. In that previous incarnation, I annually honored an American of the Year at the end of each calendar year.With the changed emphasis, … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillie of the Year 2014
Chooch on the block
Carlos Ruiz is another veteran on the trade blocksA month from now, Carlos Ruiz, the beloved fan favorite Phillies catcher known as “Chooch”, will turn 36 years old. He is the least discussed member of the club’s ‘Glory Era’ aging stars in public trade talks. So, is Chooch on the trade block?Let’s first look at … Continue reading Chooch on the block
Phillies Christmas stockings: Gifts or coal?
Phillies Christmas stockings: coal or gifts?It’s Christmas morning, and all across the Delaware Valley folks are waking to find presents under the Christmas tree and stockings stuffed with gifts. But what about the Phillies? For their 2014 performance, what did we leave in their TBOH Phillies Christmas stockings: gifts or coal?For the good boys, the good … Continue reading Phillies Christmas stockings: Gifts or coal?
Could Phils’ owner Middleton become “Steinbrenner South”?
John S. Middleton may soon be Phillies majority ownerIn bits and pieces, CSN Philly is rolling out an exclusive interview conducted by insider Jim Salisbury with departing franchise icon Jimmy Rollins.In one of the segments, JRoll refers to a member of the Phillies ownership group, John S. Middleton, as wanting to become “Steinbrenner South” in building a consistent … Continue reading Could Phils’ owner Middleton become “Steinbrenner South”?
Phillies Top 10 Prospects – winter 2014
Shortstop J.P. Crawford is the Phils top prospectThe Philadelphia Phillies website "That Ball's Outta Here" (TBOH) released their Phils Top 10 Prospects list yesterday.The release came just after the trade of Jimmy Rollins, in which the team received a pair of pitchers, lefty Tom Windle and righty Zach Eflin, each of whom made it onto … Continue reading Phillies Top 10 Prospects – winter 2014
MATT VEASEY 