Ruben Amaro Jr. and the Phillies’ Catching Conundrum
For years, the Philadelphia Phillies have had sustained excellence at the catcher position. In baseball, when stability like that exists, you cherish it, build around it and make room for it. The Phillies did just that with the likes of [...]
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Signing Of Bobby Abreu, Chad Gaudin Put Philadelphia Phillies Back On Top
Roberto Hernandez, Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez, Wil Nieves, Marlon Byrd, Brad Lincoln, Cesar Jiminez, Ronny Cedeno. Now, Chad Gaudin and Bobby Abreu. Yes, that Bobby Abreu. Get excited. Along with the re-signing of game changing players like Carlos Ruiz, Kevin Frandsen and John Mayberry, these names epitomize the star-studded, [...]
Philadelphia Phillies Should Have a Short Leash on Ruben Amaro Jr.
Ruben Amaro Jr. was named general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies prior to the 2009 season fresh off the Phillies’ first World Series win in 28 years. Throughout the past five seasons, Amaro has not shied away from going after [...]
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What Does Ronny Cedeno Signing Mean For Freddy Galvis?
The Philadelphia Phillies have not made many moves yet this offseason. The moves that they had made have been questionable. The team has been signing veteran players which does not make sense as they already have a veteran filled team. [...]
Philadelphia Phillies: Charlie Manuel’s Job As Senior Advisor Nothing More Than Window Dressing
Imagine this: Your boss fires you for incompetence, then asks for your advice a few months later. Probably the first thing you’d say is: “Well, you should not have fired me then.” That’s where things are in the relationship between [...]
Are Philadelphia Phillies Finally Ready For A Rebuild?
Rebuild. This is a word that Philadelphia Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. does not like to use, let alone to embrace it as a legitimate team-building tactic. Year after year while trying to contend within the supposed window of opportunity – a [...]
Ben Revere Remains Philadelphia Phillies’ Beacon of Hope on Aging Roster
The administration of Ruben Amaro Jr. as the general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies has been one wrought with big signings and blockbuster trades. Names like Raul Ibanez, Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Hunter Pence and Jonathan Papelbon have [...]
Charlie Manuel’s Return to the Philadelphia Phillies Questionable
Charlie Manuel has agreed to be part of the Philadelphia Phillies organization once again. After being fired as the manager of the Phillies in August, Manuel will be taking on the role of senior advisor to Ruben Amaro Jr. He will be evaluating [...]
Can Jonathan Pettibone Earn Final Rotation Spot For Philadelphia Phillies?
The clock continues to tick for the arrival of Spring Training. It seems as if Philadelphia Phillies have four out of five pitchers set in their rotation. Cole Hamels, Roberto Hernandez, Kyle Kendrick and Cliff Lee have all locked up spots. [...]
Can Cole Hamels Have An Award-Winning Season For Philadelphia Phillies?
Cole Hamels was supposed to be the ace for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2013 after being named the opening day starter. Instead he let everyone down as his teammates failed to score runs for him which led to losses. Can [...]
