They are heroes, icons to a generation of Phillies fans who grew up on the team in the last decade when it moved from the concrete behemoth that was Veteran’s Stadium into the gorgeous ballpark that is Citizens Bank Park.They are the last remnants of the 2008 World Series champion team: Cole Hamels, Carlos Ruiz, … Continue reading Time running out on 2008 Phillies champs
Time for MLB to lift the ban on Pete Rose
Pete Rose with the Phillies in the 1981 season Philadelphia Phillies fans who were around to enjoy the emergence of the team as a contender in the second half of the 1970′s know the story well. Despite being contenders every season since 1975. Despite three straight National League East Division crowns. Despite franchise record-setting, … Continue reading Time for MLB to lift the ban on Pete Rose
Phils fans warmly welcome the Millville Meteor
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'xbBv4-QLRDZ2U28jOqkizg',sig:'taAMXbMQ-N7JOdxJoHzdBFay-OEEvTgtdBjILwcAnrY=',w:'594px',h:'426px',items:'579107896',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsPhillies fans gave local product Mike Trout a warm welcome homeLast night in the top of the 1st inning with the Los Angeles Angels batting against the hometown Philadelphia Phillies, the notoriously tough on the opposition Philly crowd did something highly unusual.As the opponent batter was announced and … Continue reading Phils fans warmly welcome the Millville Meteor
Post-trade Phillies ain’t done yet
At the 2012 MLB trade deadline on Tuesday, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro made a handful of decisions that signal two things: first, the Fightin' Phils lineup needed to change and, second, the team was not at all interested in a complete rebuild from scratch. The GM did two things, didn't do a couple others, and … Continue reading Post-trade Phillies ain’t done yet
Thankful For a Game?
It's Thanksgiving Day here in America, the fourth Thursday in November. It's a day where we give thanks to our God and spend time with the family and friends with whom he has blessed our lives. The day usually includes a traditional meal of turkey, stuffing, vegetables, pies, and other foods and treats. It also … Continue reading Thankful For a Game?
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