Writer: Frank Klose
1987 Clearwater Phillies media photo Phillies began to assemble their new minor league staff by hiring Dave Brundage to be manager of the AAA Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Brundage was a 1986 Phillies draft pick and played in the Phillies system for two seasons, reaching AA Reading before heading to the Seattle Mariners organization. […]
While the season itself ended up tumultuous at times for Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, he has had a number of personal accomplishments to show for it. Earlier in the season Rollins beat out Larry Bowa to top the games played at shortstop list in Phillies history. Then, Rollins picked up his 2000th career hit. […]
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Bob Brookover, the Phillies have declined Placido Polanco's $5.5 million contract option for 2013. They will instead pay a $1 million buyout to Polanco. The oft-injured Polanco is no longer a sure bet. It remains to be seen how healthy Polanco is or if he will seek playing again. […]
The Phillies are making moves in the middle of Hurricane Sandy. This is because the day after the World Series represents the first day of free agency. Though not much of a surprise, the Phillies have declined their contract options for infielder Ty Wigginton and relief pitcher Jose Contreras, reports Phillies.com's Todd Zolecki. Each […]
Will Foles get his shot? Sitting at 3-4 with Andy Reid in danger of losing his job, reports are surfacing that the Eagles may make a change at quarterback. Despite problems on defense (or their lack thereof), it appears a change is near. Fox29's Howard Eskin is reporting that the Eagles just may […]
You cannot make this up: According to CBS Sports columnist Jon Heyman himself, Pat Burrell and he almost got into a physical altercation. Heyman tweeted a thank you to former major leaguer and MLB Network host Kevin Millar for coming to his aid. Deadspin identifies the other as MLB public relations employee Mike […]
Wikipedia Commons This is not one of those rumors where there is a demonstrated link between the Phillies and Melky Cabrera. This one comes from a New York Post column by Joel Sherman, which essentially looks at Melky Cabrera and whether or not he might be a fit for the New York Yankees or New […]
The Marlins owner hates everybody whoever manages for him. Former Phillies manager and shortstop Larry Bowa has a temper and is not afraid to speak directly and frankly. Seems like the two would be a disaster, right? That obvious disaster waiting to happen did not stop the Miami Marlins from interviewing Bowa […]
David Herndon was not the only recent Rule 5 draft pick by the Phillies to be removed from the 40-man roster. Today the Phillies also outrighted Michael Martinez to AAA, reports Todd Zolecki. Unlike David Herndon who was claimed off of waivers, Martinez was not claimed and will remain Phillies property and likely be inventory […]
It's his money and he's going to do what he wants with it. Yes, Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria has fired another manager. Joe Frisaro of the MLB.com reports that Ozzie Guillen has been fired after just one season at the helm of the Miami Marlins. In recent times since purchasing the Marlins in […]
