Ross Gload
Posted by Stephen Gallo courtesy cbsphilly.com The Phillies bats certainly got off to a hot start this season. They scored over five runs in five of their first six games. This came as a surprise to the Phillies faithful, who expected the offense to take a major hit with the injury to Chase Utley […]
Posted by Mike Frohwirth Joe Blanton is not exactly off to a great start. In Tuesday night's 7-4 loss to the Nationals, Blanton allowed five runs, in six innings. His ERA is an unsightly 10.45. But after two starts, it's too early to worry about the veteran northpaw. A .429 BABIP (league average BABIP is~.300), […]
Posted by Danielle Wilson Photo courtesy of CBSPhilly.com On this lovely Saturday afternoon, the Phillies and Rays went at it at Bright House Networks Field. Kyle Kendrick took the mound for the Phils, but there was also a split-squad game played against the Pirates in Bradenton in which Vance Worley started. Some notes: Charlie Manuel […]
(Posted by Mike Frohwirth) "If this is a blessing, it is certainly very well disguised." -Winston Churchill The surgery on Domonic Brown's right hand was successful, and the top prospect will be out between four and six weeks. This is a blessing in disguise, as the Phillies can now take their time with the young […]
Posted by Frank Klose Wikipedia.org According to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly, the Phillies have acquired left-handed OF/1B John Bowker from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bowker is hitting .235 with 0 home runs and 2 RBI in 17 at bats. Is that any better than Ross Gload? Yet, Salisbury thinks he could be the guy: Bowker […]
Posted by Frank Klose Cole Hamels look a little off when facing the Red Sox and the Athletics? He was a little itchy. Ditto Ross Gload. According to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com, Hamels, Gload, and Carlos Ruiz flew to Roy Oswalt's home in Weir, MO for a quick fishing trip. Not used to the Missouri […]
Posted by Mike Frohwirth The Minion's fist struck Phillies' General Manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. squarely in the mouth. The captive Amaro remained emotionless and unperturbed. "I'll never tell you our secrets.", Amaro stated dispassionately, directing a mixture of blood and broken teeth at his interrogator. Red Sox' General Manager Theo Epstein was similarly unmoved, lifting […]
Posted by Frank Klose Via Burress' twitter account I know there is lots of talk that Plaxico will want to come to the Eagles. But I am sure he is gunning for a job with the Phillies. Think about it – Burress is perfect, as he could: 1) Run since Ross Gload can't 2) If […]
Posted by Mike Frohwirth Typically, when a National League team plays in an American League ballpark, they have an inherent disadvantage: the lack of an acceptable Designated Hitter. This season's Phillies' squad is no exception, as their weak bench doesn't offer much in the way of offense. Even more troubling than the weak bench, is […]
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy zimbio.com Ross Gload is hurting. In today's Phillies Zone blog post by the Inquirer's Matt Gelb, he lays it out: This much we know: Ross Gload does not think a stint on the disabled list will help his fraying hip. It's either season-ending surgery or play through the muscle tear. […]
