Pete Mackanin was a former Phillies player who, while not winning, was the right man at the right time in the middle of the club's recent rebuilding phase.
Phillies 50: Forgotten 1998 – Ryan Nye
Right-hander Ryan Nye is the 'Phillies 50' series pitching entry rep from the 1998 team. He left an unsightly stat line, but ended with a final good memory.
The legendary Satchel Paige once pitched in the Phillies organization
For three years in the late-1950's, the great Satchel Paige pitched in the Phillies farm system at the Triple-A level.
Phillies likely to hold re-started spring training in Philly area
The Phillies would use Citizens Bank Park and other local facilities to conduct a re-started spring training process.
Phillies 50: Forgotten 1999 – David Doster
Utility infielder David Doster is the 'Phillies 50' series position player rep for the 1999 club. He appeared in more games than any player in the series.
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