Writer: Frank Klose
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy bigleadsports.com So, the Cleveland Indians have been awarded the waiver claim on Jim Thome. It would be a great story, going back to where he started in Cleveland, no? Well, not so fast. Thome can reject the deal, and he may just opt to stay where he is. Or the […]
Posted by Frank Klose Weather.com (The Weather Channel) calls the threat "extreme" for Philadelphia. With Hurricane Irene, on the way, the Phillies have announced that they will not attempt to play on Sunday, August 28th, but try a day-night double header on Saturday, August 27th, according to NBC 10's John Clark. Kate Bilo of […]
Posted by Frank Klose According to multiple sources, the Phillies have placed LHP Cole Hamels on the disabled listed and recalled infielder Pete Orr. According to David Murphy of the Daily News, Hamels will still start on Monday. Previously, the Phillies scheduled Kyle Kendrick to start Wednesday. Orr will add infield depth at a time […]
Posted by Frank Klose Rollins strains his groin on Sunday afternoon Well, in Polanco, Rollins out. Looks like Ben Francisco is safe once again: Observed the astute @Collz83: "haha obsolete!" RT@magelb: "Who needs beat writers anymore?"
Posted by Frank Klose Thome hits home run #600 Jim Thome's name has come up a great deal lately in Phillies discussion. We all know that Ross Gload is hobbled by injuries and that Thome may look to having one last chance to win a World Series before retiring. Yes, Thome would have to clear […]
Posted by Frank Klose I especially love his expression at the end.
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy Michael Schwimer's Twitter page Well, the Phillies are already short a pitcher since they have carried just 11 since Shane Victorino's return from the disabled list, and one on the roster, Placido Polanco has not contributed. So, it makes sense that a pitcher would be added to take […]
Posted by Frank Klose Todd Zolecki reports the Phillies have signed local boy Dave Bush to a minor-league deal. Bush hails from Conestoga High School. Usually Bush pitched very well against the Phillies, including this above start in which he was no-hitting the Phillies into the 8th inning, only to be broken up […]
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy si.com The Phillies may have picked up the Matt Stairs of 2011 when they agreed to sign Jack Cust to a minor league contract today. Cust will become a left-handed power-threat off of the bench, who hopefully can show the Phillies something in the month of September before the postseason. […]
Posted by Frank Klose They keep coming, so check back for updates… Oh how I would love to have one of these in my living room…
