The beloved 'Chooch' returned to a rousing ovation from the Philly fansFor parts of 11 seasons, Seattle Mariners catcher Carlos Ruiz was a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. He would grow to become one of the most beloved athletes in recent decades among the rabid sports fans in the City of Brotherly Love.As part of the Phillies rebuilding … Continue reading Carlos Ruiz enjoys a Philly homecoming with Mariners
Anniversary of a controversial Phillies deal
The Philadelphia Phillies had just lost the World Series to the New York Yankees six weeks earlier. That six-game defeat came after the club had won the Fall Classic the previous season.General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. was presented with an interesting and exciting opportunity. Longtime ace pitcher Roy Halladay was being made available in trade by the Toronto Blue … Continue reading Anniversary of a controversial Phillies deal
Possible future non-2008 Phillies Wall of Famers
The Philadelphia Phillies honor the greatest players and other figures in franchise history with a place on their Wall of Fame.In 1978, the Philadelphia Phillies began what has become one of the great traditions for this now 134-year-old franchise. That summer the Phils honored “Whiz Kids” pitcher and Baseball Hall of Famer Robin Roberts as the initial inductee into the Phillies Wall … Continue reading Possible future non-2008 Phillies Wall of Famers
MLB 2016 prediction: National League Cy Young Award
Our staff has just released our predictions for the winners of each division, as well as our postseason predictions, including the 2016 World Series winner. I released my own predictions for the Phillies in the coming season. Now we begin the process of releasing our predictions for some of MLB’s major award winners.The Cy Young Award is given annually to the top pitchers … Continue reading MLB 2016 prediction: National League Cy Young Award
MLB 2016 prediction: American League Cy Young Award
Our staff has just released our predictions for the winners of each division, as well as our postseason predictions, including the 2016 World Series winner. I released my own predictions for the Phillies in the coming season. Now we begin the process of releasing our predictions for some of MLB’s major award winners.The Cy Young Award is given annually to the top pitchers in … Continue reading MLB 2016 prediction: American League Cy Young Award
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