Cliff Lee: he never wanted to leave Phillies in the first place
Matt Klentak on the hot seat as the weather gets colder and baseball’s Hot Stove warms up
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'pNjUB85VSjN5Jj0j8883iQ',sig:'xKkLFKtjgLMW8AvvQy0eCBL-pmzXi8zgshGNVrxBhHs=',w:'594px',h:'365px',items:'865385194',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsThat chair is getting hotter under Klentak's butt as the weather gets colderMajor League Baseball’s off-season “Hot Stove” began to heat up in front offices all across the game this past weekend. Dozens of players became free agents eligible to negotiate with all 30 clubs at that point.Over … Continue reading Matt Klentak on the hot seat as the weather gets colder and baseball’s Hot Stove warms up
Ruben Amaro Jr considering a run at big league GM and managerial jobs
Ruben Amaro Jr (R) was fired by the Philliesback in September 2015(Photo: D. Benjamin Miller)It has been almost exactly three years since the Philadelphia Phillies parted ways with former general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. For many fans of the team it was a move that took far too long for the organization to make.Amaro inherited a team that … Continue reading Ruben Amaro Jr considering a run at big league GM and managerial jobs
Director of Player Development Joe Jordan departs Phillies organization
Jordan has seen mixed results over seven years.The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Tuesday that director of player development Joe Jordan would not continue with the organization. His exit from a position that he has held for the last seven years was swift and sudden.“…last week I walked into Matt’s (Phillies GM Klentak) office and told … Continue reading Director of Player Development Joe Jordan departs Phillies organization
In Hall of Fame acceptance speech, Thome thanks Manuel, recalls time with Phillies
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'B7zUcSTaTWVH_IPF6raQQg',sig:'G13udh9SJ5-JK0GXa2nR5mxXLl3C1Ks6sl2UQlpCqew=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'835913714',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsThome (R) recognized contributions of his mentor Manuel (L) at the Hall of FameWhen the time came this afternoon for Jim Thome‘s turn to be formally inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, it was no surprise to learn that it would his mentor, friend, and former manager Charlie Manuel who … Continue reading In Hall of Fame acceptance speech, Thome thanks Manuel, recalls time with Phillies
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