Charlie Manuel
Pat Burrell walked to the podium, wearing his new Phillies jersey with Wall of Fame patch, and broke the microphone stand. It was the start of a comical speech for Burrell, who touched on many memories and stories from his nine seasons with the Phillies. Ultimately, it ended with sentiment. "It was a fun ride," […]
We knew even upon his dismissal that the Phillies offered former Phillies manager Charlie Manuel a job; we were only left to figure out what job that might be. Many of us assumed he would be in an advisory role to General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. It appears now that we were wrong. […]
A lack of justice. That is what bothered most Phillies fans today after the team let go the winningest manager in the club's history, who led the team to one of the team's two World Series victories. He should have had a better fate, they say; it's only fair. But, lost in the Charlie […]
Charlie Manuel is a really funny guy. Michael Martinez, proud owner of the fifth-worst OPS in Phillies history, is making his fourth consecutive start today. Many Phillies fans are somewhere between bashing their heads against a wall, or just downright complaining: The only thing sadder than Michael Martinez being the phillies starting center fielder is […]
Photo by Richard Wilkins Jr. I've been a huge proponent of this team selling off at the deadline. I think they're toast. I think that age and health caught up to them in 2012, and at this point it's clear that time will not be reversed in 2013. There are plenty of fans who think […]
Michael Young hit the bereavement list to tend to his son, dealing with an undisclosed ailment and the Phillies turned to the one player generally regarded as most ready at AAA: Cesar Hernandez. After an impressive few days, the Phillies opted to option Michael Martinez to the minor leagues upon Young's return. Logic would have […]
During batting practice before yesterday's ball game, Phillies second baseman Chase Utley felt discomfort in his right ribcage. He was scratched from the lineup and will most likely sit out tonight's game as well. Ruben Amaro Jr. announced today that the injury will require an MRI, which will take place tomorrow in back in Philadelphia. […]
The last time the Phillies and Indians played against each other it was a complete disaster for the Fightins. During a two-game series at Cleveland back on April 30 – May 1, the Phillies were outscored by the Indians 20-2. Both Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee were worked over by the Tribe, who had been […]
The Phillies were crushed yesterday, 13-4 at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays. John Lannan was lit up for 12 earned runs on 14 hits through four innings in yesterday's ball game. Lannan's response to his horrific start? "Got my butt kicked, gotta move on." Great response and attitude. Given that it is […]
After a day off from game play, the Phillies are back in action this afternoon as they host the reigning American League Champion Detroit Tigers. Today Roy Halladay (2-0, 2.16 ERA) will make his fourth start of the spring and his second against the Tigers thus far. Drew Smyly (2-0, 0.00 ERA) will also make […]
