The Philadelphia Phillies will not be reuniting with former rotation stalwart Cliff Lee.Despite recent pronouncements that he is interested in trying to continue his big league career, the former ace lefty is not going to get that opportunity with a rebuilding Phillies club next spring.CBS Sports baseball insider Jon Heyman has recently reported that Lee’s agent, Darek Braunecker, is seeking … Continue reading Cliff Lee wants to play in 2016
Mitch Williams Interview
Former big-league relief pitcher Mitch Williams is one of the most colorful, controversial, and popular athletes in Philadelphia sports history. "The Wild Thing" who heroically shut down the Atlanta Braves to clinch the 1993 National League pennant and then became a publicly vilified goat upon yielding Joe Carter's World Series-winning home run just 10 days … Continue reading Mitch Williams Interview
Phillies ghosts of Christmas past
As Christmas approaches, the talk around the Philadelphia Phillies is not very festive. What a difference from Christmas in the not-so-distant past, when the club was signing Cliff Lee, trading for Roy Halladay, and generally adding to a contender.If they can, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr, with the blessing of president Pat Gillick, of course, … Continue reading Phillies ghosts of Christmas past
Fire Ruben Amaro
It’s an idea so simplistic that it has developed its own active Twitter hashtag of #FireRuben, and as the Phillies enter a 3rd consecutive lost September under his watch it is very fair for Fightin’s fans to start saying out loud and often. The team needs a new direction, from the top, and it’s time to … Continue reading Fire Ruben Amaro
Baseball Hall of Fame announces voting rules change
HOF reduces time for players on election ballotThe Baseball Hall of Fame this morning has announced a major rules change. Newly retiring players will remain on the BBWAA ballot and under consideration for enshrinement for just 10 years, down from the 15 years previously considered and voted upon. This could impact chances of players like former … Continue reading Baseball Hall of Fame announces voting rules change
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