Vancey Pants Worley Fans Seven In 7-4 Win

Posted by Danielle Wilson Vance Worley…fifth ace? This kid can pitch like one, and hit like Cole Hamels. The 23-year-old righty started tonight for the Phillies against Jason Marquis, and Worley pitched just as well, if not better than Joe Blanton in his second replacement start. The Phillies scored the first run of the game […]

Danielle  •  04 May 2011
Good News on the Injury Front for Phillies

Posted by Mike Frohwirth The Twitterverse has been buzzing with Phillies news this weekend, almost all of it positive. Chase Utley played a semi-simulated game today! Utley played a few innings in the field, ran the bases, and batted against pitching coach Rich Dubee. The Phillies will see how Utley feels tomorrow, before determining the […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  01 May 2011
Ryan Howard Goes Yard Twice In 10-3 Hit Fest

Posted by Danielle Wilson The man, the myth, the rec-specs sporter himself, Vance Richard Worley, made his 2011 major league debut tonight for the Phillies, and it was a beauty of a game for him. Through six scoreless innings, he allowed just two hits, walking four and striking out five. Vancey pants, eh? In 19 innings pitched […]

Danielle  •  29 Apr 2011
Wondering About Oswalt, Bullpen Issues, and Why Call Up a .105-Hitting Catcher?

Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy longbeachstate.com As the Phillies get ready to take on the Mets, there is certainly a lot going on behind the scenes, and plenty of questions as well. How will the Phillies deal with the loss of Oswalt, already down a starting pitcher?The Phillies called up Vance Worley to take Joe […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  29 Apr 2011
Joe Blanton To The Disabled List; Vance Worley Called Up

Posted by Danielle Wilson Joe Blanton has been placed on the disabled list with a right medial impingement of the elbow. Vance Worley (2-2, 2.78 ERA in four starts in Lehigh Valley) has been called up and will start on Friday against the New York Mets in his place. What the hell!? Update 8:52 P.M.: […]

Danielle  •  28 Apr 2011