It appeared as if the clock was about to strike midnight on the 1993 Philadelphia Phillies worst-to-first Cinderella season. After splitting the first two games in Toronto, the Blue Jays had won the next two games at Veteran’s Stadium to take a 3-1 stranglehold on the World Series.In Game Three, the Jays’ powerful lineup had laid … Continue reading Phillies Fall Classics VIII: 1993 World Series Game Five
Phillies Fall Classics VII: 1993 World Series Game Two
The 1993 Philadelphia Phillies were not supposed to be contenders, let alone win the NL East Division crown, let alone a National League pennant. At least not as far as experts, and anyone who knew anything at all about baseball was concerned as that season began.Well, at least not as far as anyone except the team … Continue reading Phillies Fall Classics VII: 1993 World Series Game Two
Midwest getting managerial gems
Molitor to Twins, Maddon to CubsOver the next two days, two of baseball's best, as well as two of my own personal favorite baseball people, will take over new challenges.On Monday, the Chicago Cubs will introduce Joe Maddon as their new manager. On Tuesday, the Minnesota Twins will do the same with Paul Molitor.The 60-year … Continue reading Midwest getting managerial gems
Gillick’s way
Hall of Famer Pat Gillick creates "The Phillies Way"On November 2nd, 2005, the Philadelphia Phillies announced that Pat Gillick was hired as their new General Manager. The former 2-time World Series winner as GM with the Toronto Blue Jays then took a group of players already on board from the previous Ed Wade regime, and crafted … Continue reading Gillick’s way
Philography: Mitch Williams
Mitch 'Wild Thing' Williams was both hero and goat to the Phillies '93 NL champions It may be hard for many fans of the team to believe, but Mitch Williams only pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies for three seasons, from 1991-1993. But in those three short years, particularly for his final game in red … Continue reading Philography: Mitch Williams
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