Writer: Frank Klose
Photo Courtesy @BaseballBetsy We knew that the Phillies were interested in Cuban defector Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez. Then the Phillies appeared to have a deal in place for him. Then they didn't. Then they did again at a much more affordable rate. But since the signing, many Phillies fans have asked, "Where is he?" For […]
Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said it, fighting back tears on the day of the press conference announcing Charlie Manuel's dismissal as manager of the Phillies after nine seasons at the help. Amaro hoped that Manuel would stay in the organization. It appears that Amaro has continued to speak to Manuel in the hopes […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Frank Klose The Phillies announced some of their new coaches today, but one position on the Phillies staff has not yet been. According to Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Rod Nichols will interview for the position, as interviews have yet to be conducted. Nichols very well could be a top candidate for […]
Recycling is good, right? Today the Phillies formally announced that Larry Bowa would be returning to the Phillies coaching staff. Also – SURPRISE! – Pete Mackanin makes a return, according to many reports including this tweet from the Philadelphia Daily News' Ryan Lawrence. Mackanin was not retained on the Phillies coaching staff for the 2013 […]
After hearing Ruben Amaro Jr. a few weeks ago on 97.5 the Fanatic, all signs pointed to the Phillies not entertaining the idea of bringing back former player, manager, and coach Larry Bowa back to the club for one last go-round as a coach. But then again, we know that Amaro knows how to […]
The Atlanta Braves are desperate. Desperate enough, even, to start washed up pitcher Freddy Garcia in a pivotol elimination game in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Garcia did not join the Atlanta Braves until July, after being designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles. Garcia's 2013 season included: […]
Another coach is gone. Mick Billmeyer, who has been with the team in one capacity or another since 2004, will not return to the Phillies, the club announced. Billmeyer entered the organization as the team's catching instructor, and spent time in the bullpen warming up pitchers and assisting bullpen coach Ramon Henderson. After […]
The Phillies need help. Specifically, the Phillies lineup could use some offensive help. General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. promised big changes. Does that mean that the Phillies could be in on the baseball's biggest free agent of the year Robinson Cano? Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com believes that the Phillies could be one of […]
The Phillies have just gone home for winter and the playoffs are just about underway. But, at least we can look forward to Spring Training 2014. I booked my hotel room for Spring Training just last week so I can have some baseball to look foward to, and knowing the Phillies' schedule makes it […]
Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard wlll finally get to receive an honor that has been two years in the making. The Phoenix Desert Dogs, the Phillies' partner in the Arizona Fall League will retire Howard's number and honor him in a ceremony to be held on Wednesday, October 9. Howard played for the team in 2004 […]
