Phils sign veteran RHP Aaron Harang for rotation depthThe Phillies have announced the signing of free agent righthander Aaron Harang to a 1-year, $5 million contract. The pitcher, who will turn 37 years old in early May, pitched in 2014 with the Atlanta Braves.Harang was a 6th Round pick of the Texas Rangers in the 1999 MLB … Continue reading Aaron Harang adds depth to Phillies rotation
Cole Hamels: Six suitors
A look at a half-dozen teams in the running for Phillies aceCole Hamels remains on the trade blocks, and he remains a hot commodity. Ruben Amaro continues to ask for a big package of young players and prospects in return for the lefty ace. There appear to be at least six suitors who remain serious contenders for his services. Let’s … Continue reading Cole Hamels: Six suitors
Cole Hamels going home to San Diego?
Could Cole Hamels be headed home to San Diego?The Padres have been extremely active over the past week, completing one trade for Matt Kemp, and finalizing another for Wil Myers. Now could they try to bring Cole Hamels home to San Diego?Hamels is a San Diego native, born and raised. He attended Rancho Bernadino High School there, … Continue reading Cole Hamels going home to San Diego?
Jimmy Rollins deal to Dodgers in jeopardy?
Deal sending iconic shortstop to LA has hit a snagFor a week now, Phillies fans have been waiting impatiently for the conclusion of the trade of a franchise icon, Jimmy Rollins. Now comes news that the deal is completely up in the air, and could conceivably fall through altogether.News broke this morning via Twitter, of … Continue reading Jimmy Rollins deal to Dodgers in jeopardy?
Goodbye, Mr. Padre
It was the summer of 1982, and I was a still young 21-year old baseball fan who was beginning to take notice of something happening within the game that I had followed for about a dozen years.The heroes of the game in my childhood were beginning to age, and some were even retiring. For example, Reggie … Continue reading Goodbye, Mr. Padre
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