Happy birthday to you…

Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday dear Jimmy,
Happy birthday to you.
30 big ones for The Vocal One.

Phils sign RP Koplove

According to the Daily News, the Phils have signed veteran reliever Mike Koplove to a deal with a spring training invite.
This fits the bill of an expected bullpen move. Koplove comes with no draft choice price tag, and he’s had periods of success in the majors. He may end up being the next Rudy Seanez, [...]

Idle hands, devil’s playground, tournaments, etc.

With Chase Utley and Pedro Feliz out of surgery and the Winter Meetings not for a week or so yet, we find ourselves in a bit of a news lull.
Even in Philadelphia as a whole. The active sports are basically the epitome of “eh, who cares?”
So, because there’s a bit of free time, I might [...]

It’s hard to add a “Ph” to DVD

The Phillies’ World Series DVD is on sale now. I don’t stand to make any capital from it, but since I figure it’s bound to be on a bunch of Christmas and holiday shopping lists in the Delaware Valley, have a link.
It’s $20, and getting good reviews (duh?). I, for one, am amped to see [...]

Utley’s surgery successful

Still slow on the news front, but a bit of good news in the midst of this dour bit.
Chase Utley underwent successful surgery on his right hip today. So begins the wait. We’ll check back in March.

The only WS video you need

A fan put together this video, which is about the most accurate summary of a fan’s experience at Game 5 that I’ve seen from any video so far.
It’s absolutely worth a look and a comment. Go check it out!
Edit: Fixed link

Assessing the second base situation

When signs of an emerging crisis arise, it always helps to be prepared.
No one in the Phillies organization is saying they expect Chase Utley to be out until June – and why would they? They’re not about to incite a panic – but, even so, plans need to be made to accommodate the new void [...]

Phils trade OF prospect Golson

Greg Golson, one of the Phillies’ system’s top outfield prospects, has been traded to the Texas Rangers.
In return the Phillies receive one of Texas’s own minor league outfielders, John Mayberry (yes, there is a relation to former major leaguer John Mayberry Sr.; this is his son).
Quick comparison of the two:
Golson (for AA Reading): 426 AB, [...]

Utley out 4-6 months for hip surgery

Our worst fears have been realized.
In a news release, the Phillies said that, after several opinions, the star second baseman will go under the knife and miss 4-6 months. This means Utley could be back for the start of the season, but he may also miss the first month…or longer.
Speculation was rampant about a hip [...]

Could the latest and great Marlin firesale benefit the Phils?

Interesting enough, the Phillies have inquired about Marlins OF Jeremy Hermida to fill Pat Burrell’s spot in left field.
Again, though, this is another left-handed bat we’re talking about. I’m really pretty curious as to why the Phils are being linked to so many lefties. Utley, Howard, Jenkins, Stairs, and Dobbs are all lefties currently on [...]