The 2013 Philadelphia Phillies projected roster contains some stark contrasts, and some hints of how General Manager Ruben Amaro thinks they can find their way back to the playoffs after missing out last year for the first time in 6 seasons. At 33, first baseman Ryan Howard will be the youngster in a starting infield ...
COMMENTARY | The Philadelphia Phillies decided to transition from a power-packed lineup to a pitching-rich roster three years ago. General manager Ruben Amaro’s plan didn’t work, as his team stumbled to decreasing finishes. This weekend’s acquisition of veteran free agent left-hander John Lannan helps to add depth to a starting rotation that previously included Joe ...
The 2007 season for the Philadelphia Phillies was turbulent, to say the least, but the end result satisfied fans who have been starving for October baseball for 14 long years. Through multiple injuries to key players, manager Charlie Manuel managed to keep this ball club on the right track right down to the very last ...
As second baseman Robinson Canó fielded the final out of the 2009 World Series, the Philadelphia Phillies saw their hopes of a repeat title vanish. The New York Yankees, who captured their twenty-seventh World Series championship with the win, defeated the Phillies in six games. For the Phillies, getting to the fall classic for the ...
