Writer: Frank Klose
Charlie Manuel still wants to manage. Manuel is not a quitter and not the type to ever want to give it up. Manuel was offered a job in the Phillies organization as a special hitting instructor and consultant, but so far he has not bit on the opportunity, perhaps holding out for an opportunity […]
Lenny Dykstra at today's signing, courtesy of John Papieka (@HFUJohn) Lenny Dykstra, fresh out of prison, apparently still knows how to find trouble. Today at the Granite Run Mall, Poppel Sports hosted a "Macho Row" reunion and autograph signing that included Darren Daulton, Mitch Williams, Dave Hollins and Lenny Dykstra. Philly INK reports: As nice […]
That was a fun idea while it lasted. Despite the Phillies' efforts to snag pitching coach Roger McDowell away from the Atlanta Braves, McDowell appears to be returning to the Braves for two more years, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com: Roger McDowell has agreed to a two-year deal to serve as the Braves pitching coach. […]
We heard a few weeks ago that the Phillies could be interested in stealing pitching coach Roger McDowell away from the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies have yet to hire someone to be pitching coach and he may have be taking time to listen tot the Phillies now that he can. MLB.com's Mark Bowman pointed […]
The Phillies need offensive help. Big time. And now, reportedly, the Phillies are going to be considering all big name free agent bats available in the outfield. Without having to give up a first round draft pick to sign a player, this offseason would be as good as any to add some free agents […]
Last night the Boston Red Sox won their third World Series title in ten seasons when they defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 to take game six. The Red Sox offense was little beyond David Ortiz for most of the series. But game six went to the Red Sox thanks to the offensive contributions […]
There is a neat piece on milb.com today about Phillies prospect Maikel Franco. He is a winner of the MiLBYs – fan-chosen year-end awards for Minor League Baseball. Franco was voted by fans as "breakout prospect". Reading Fightin Phils hitting coach Frank Cacciatore had high praise for Franco, who likened his play to Domonic […]
The Phillies and reliever Ryan Madson had a tough breakup. First, it appeared that the Phillies and Madson had worked out a four-year deal after the 2011 season. Madson had to settle for a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds. Madson came down with an injury and never threw a pitch for the Reds in […]
I realize that many of you have seen these two endings already, but some of you have not yet. The Cardinals and the Red Sox are tied at two games apiece. Here is a look at both of the endings from last night's and tonight's World Series games that both ended in most odd ways. […]
Last week before Jim Leyland announced that he would be stepping down from his managerial post, a caller to MLB Network Radio suggested that Leyland could lose his job after the playoff run. Of course he did not, but the caller's point still kind of makes sense. He asked, "Who is out there that […]
