Ruben Amaro Jr.
According to a report from CSN's Jim Salisbury, the Phillies are considering a deal with OF Delmon Young. The Phillies are still looking for a corner outfielder and Ruben Amaro Jr., who usually keeps team matters to himself, has not denied any rumors of the Phillies and Young. Amaro, who typically keeps matters of free-agency […]
(Photo: Todd Zolecki/2012) It's been nearly five whole months since we've heard any news about the Good Doctor. No heroic tales from the Amazon, nor any updates on his health. Today, however, there is some good news about the Phillies ace. According to CSN's Jim Salisbury, Roy Halladay will throw from a mound (weather permitting) […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso. It's somewhat of a busy day for the Phillies. Earlier this morning they signed RHPs Aaron Cook and Juan Cruz to minor league deals and now there is a little more light being shed on second baseman Chase Utley's progress. In a report by CSN Philly's Jim Salisbury, Chase Utley is improving […]
Ah, finally, something positive came out of the GM Winter Meetings for all teams. And, may I add, it's about time someone took notice of this. Yahoo! Sports' David Brown of Big League Stew came up with this list yesterday, and much to our dismay, Ruben Amaro, Jr. did not make it in the top […]
A former Phillie (well not really a Phillie, just a batting practice pitcher) is suing the organization he once worked for as well as suing GM Ruben Amaro Jr. The claim? Ali Modami, who worked for the Phillies as the team's batting practice pitcher from 2007 through 2011, is suing the team and Ruben Amaro […]
(Photo Courtesy: bobsbaseballmuseum.com) The Phillies keep on making moves to improve their coaching staff this offseason. Today, the team announced that they have hired Wally Joyner as an assistant hitting coach to Steve Henderson. Joyner, a former All-Star first baseman, served as the hitting coach for the San Diego Padres from 2007-2008. Joyner also spent time […]
Phillies infielder Freddy Galvis has come back red hot as he rejoins organized baseball. Four games into the Venezuelan winter baseball season and the 22 year-old Galvis is batting .444 (8-for-18) with two home runs and a double. Galvis has not played in an organized game since June 6 due to a fractured back and a […]
According to an article written by CSN Philly's Jim Salisbury, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel feels no threat with the new promotion of Ryne Sandberg. The hall of famer Sandberg was appointed to the third base coaching position for the big league club this morning following the Phillies' house cleaning within the coaching staff. With Charlie […]
The Phillies are clearing house in the coaching department. Just an hour after first base coach Sam Perlozzo was fired, Todd Zolecki reported that bench coach Pete Mackanin and hitting coach Greg Gross have been fired. After an 81-81 record to finish the 2012 season, the Phillies front office are looking to re-vamp the coaching […]
Photo: Wikipedia Commons. The Phillies season just ended no more than a half-hour ago and Rube and the organization have already begun to make moves. Todd Zolecki reported a few moments ago that first base coach Sam Perlozzo will not be returning to the team next season. Perlozzo joined the staff in 2009, serving as the […]
