Carlos Ruiz
Apparently short on relievers with 5.75 ERAs, the Phillies have expressed interest in Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain, reports Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. Feinsand indicated that Michael Young could be the one dealt. A Young-for-Chamberlain deal would be a matter of dumping salary. National League sources say the Phillies are amenable […]
We can fully expect the Phillies to be in the middle of Major League Baseball trade talk between now and the July 31 deadline. As the team continues to remain below the .500 mark, with no real sign of improvement, the team may have to make some tough decisions. And many will involve some popular […]
I've been a 17 game season ticket holder for the Phillies since 1991, so I've seen plenty of bad baseball. There were the Fregosi years that weren't 1993, the Francona years, and even parts of the Bowa years, where you wanted to hit your head off the wall after watching the team. Fregosi did give […]
When it was reported that Chase Utley had suffered some discomfort and burning pains in his right rib cage during batting practice before Tuesday's game in Miami, we all knew that his MRI would discover an injury. The symptoms of which Utley had complained about – burning sensation, tightness, and difficulty breathing – only meant […]
Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz came up lame rounding second base to third base during yesterday afternoon's game as the Phillies hosted the Cincinnati Reds and was replaced in the game by Erik Kratz. Today it appears that Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz could be headed to the disabled list. Thanks to the The Delaware News […]
The Phillies are on a roll in New York and it's been a fantastic weekend full of runs, more runs and great pitching. Kyle Kendrick threw a complete game shut out on Friday and Jonathan Pettibone earned his first career win as the Phillies' bats backed him big time scoring nine runs yesteday to take […]
John Lannan looked very, very dominant this afternoon in Port Charlotte, Florida. The Phillies would not go on to win today's game, but consider Lannan's success a victory in itself. In five shutout innings, Lannan allowed just two hits, walked one, and struck out four. Matt Moore tossed five innings for the Rays, but allowed […]
Photo courtesy of Jack Kasten Day two of spring training games brought about quite a match-up, Roy Halladay vs. Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers. Doc had no problems in the first inning, dealing through Austin Jackson, Torii Hunter, and Miguel Cabrera perfectly. In the bottom of the second, Doc struck out Prince Fielder to […]
We may already know who will get some playing time for the Phillies while catcher Carlos Ruiz is suspended for 25 games in April. According to Bob Brookover of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Phillies have signed veteran catcher Humberto Quintero. Quintero played 2012 for the Kansas City Royals and their AAA affiliate. Quintero just may help […]
Although no Phillie was named a finalist for the BBWAA annual awards, two of our own have been nominated for the less-glorified GIBBY Awards. GIBBY (Greatness In Baseball Yearly Awards) have been handed out to players who achieve great play throughout the season since 2002. Formerly known as the "This Year in Baseball Awards", these awards […]
