Pat Burrell
Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Pat Burrell has been added to Bob Melvin’s San Francisco Giants coaching staff, the team announced on Friday. Burrell, 47, was a member of the Giants from 2010-2011 and won the 2010 World Series with the team. Also, a member of the 2008 World Champion Phillies, Burrell signed a one-day […]
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy csnphilly.com It's the one rumor that never seems to die: Could Aaron Rowand return to the Phillies? Today on the Mike Missanelli show, ESPN's Jayson Stark commented that someone in the Philadelphia Phillies organization asked him what San Francisco was going to do when Cody Ross was ready to come […]
Posted by Laurie Dougherty Fresh off their first World Series championship in 28 years, in November 2008, the Phillies front office made the difficult decision to not re-sign fan favorite Pat Burrell. Yes, Burrell had been a top draft pick for the Phillies and certainly had contributed his share of big moments, including setting […]
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," […]
Photo: kpslonline.com Pedro Feliz, the 37-year old third baseman who helped the Phillies win their World Series in 2008, is back in the Delaware Valley for a second time and he'll be across the river. For the second time in his career, Feliz will be playing third base for the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League […]
You MUST check out this Deadspin article. It's every Pat Burrell stereotype from his whole career in Philly all rolled into one, except it's legitimate. Some highlights: Pat Burrell removed his shirt at the bar the night before his first pitch appearance Saturday, with Chase Utley and Jennifer Utley Burrell "made an ass of himself" […]
Thanks to @meechone who capped this pic for our enjoyment back in 2008.Look Out Ladies! Today, Pat "the Bat" will officially retire as a Phillie after he signs a one-day contract with the team he got his start from. There will be a nice ceremony before the game, he'll throw out the first pitch and most […]
Courtesy brschaferphoto/Flickr That's right. Pat "The Bat" Burrell will sign a one-day contract with the team he began his career with this upcoming May. Burrell began his career with the Phillies as a first overall pick in the 1998 MLB Draft. Burrell made his debut in 2000 and ended his tenure with the Phillies after […]
Phillies fans are known for being incredibly sharp and come up with many clever things. Now that Ozzie Guillen said some stupid things that really upset the Marlins fanbase and is suspended and won't be at Citizens Bank Park tonight. What can Phillies fans come up with for tonight's game against the Marlins? Here […]
Posted by Frank Klose It was 2004, and there was great excitement in the air: Citizens Bank Park is opening! There was overwhelming demand to see the brand new park, so the Phillies set up a two-game preseason series against the Cleveland Indians, whom Jim Thome just left a couple years before. Here is who […]
