News of Phormer Phillies, 2021

Philsmania 2021-05-12 16:47:14 UTC #161

I wonder how long he has not been well. I think I recall that when the Phillies tried putting together one of the reunions for the 1993 team, he had proverbially gone off the grid and they weren't able to get in touch with him to invite him.

Sorry to hear, though. The article mentions the large number of Phillies from the Veterans Stadium era who have died of brain cancer...Oates, Vukovich, McGraw, Daulton. It left out Ken Brett. Considering that neither the Phillies front office from that time nor the Eagles organization (field or front office personnel) has had a similar brain cancer cluster, yes, it's probably an eerie coincidence.

bkox 2021-05-17 15:46:17 UTC #162

Jesse Biddle DFA'd by the Braves

bkox 2021-05-18 19:49:38 UTC #163

Mets DFA Deivy Grullion

zambonir 2021-05-18 20:04:14 UTC #164

Mets in same situation as Phillies.

Meanwhile....

Petricka will hardly be the only big league veteran on the Rockers’ roster this summer. He’ll report to High Point and team up with the likes of Logan Morrison, Mike Carp, Michael Martinez and Tyler Ladendorf, among others.

bkox 2021-05-18 20:08:13 UTC #165

Wow... Michael Martinez is still around..

zambonir 2021-05-18 20:14:06 UTC #166

Chasing the batting title in that league I hope!

andyb 2021-05-18 20:34:34 UTC #167

He is no Chris Roberson quite yet though.

Steve Potter did a roundup of all this last week. Lots of old friends like Zach Collier and Art Charles still hanging around.

bkox 2021-05-20 20:46:54 UTC #168

After a 4-5 day today, Darin Ruf now has a .945 OPS over 72 ABs. 6 HRs 15 RBIS while filling in at LF, RF and 1B. And his BBREF DWAR is even positive at 0.2

bkox 2021-05-22 20:57:32 UTC #169

With all the injuries, illness, etc, we appreciate players who, yes, play. Going into today's games Cesar Hernandez has played more defensive innings(2241) than anyone else 2019-2021.
— Peter Gammons ( @pgammo ) May 22, 2021

zambonir 2021-05-22 22:10:27 UTC #170

Also an underrated quality of Hector's (even if there are nights you wish he wasn't pitching).

bkox 2021-05-22 22:38:15 UTC #171

Realmuto leads all catchers and Harper all RFers in that time frame as well

bkox 2021-05-23 17:40:01 UTC #172

Team USA rosters announced.
Anthony Gose and David Robertson on the roster

bkox 2021-05-26 20:44:57 UTC #173

Brewers Designate Josh Lindblom For Assignment

bkox 2021-05-31 21:50:25 UTC #174

Mets DFA Sam McWilliams

bkox 2021-06-01 19:02:00 UTC #175

Sixto Sanchez has been shut down with shoulder discomfort per Marlins. They say he’ll pick it back up in a few days.
— Craig Mish ( @CraigMish ) June 1, 2021

Philsmania 2021-06-01 19:14:23 UTC #176

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Sixto Sanchez has been shut down with shoulder discomfort per Marlins. They say he’ll pick it back up in a few days.
— Craig Mish ( @CraigMish ) June 1, 2021

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We've certainly seen this movie many times ourselves. Pitcher injures shoulder or elbow...rest...return...setback...more rest...return...setback...surgery.

David_Criss 2021-06-02 20:44:34 UTC #177

bkox 2021-06-04 20:44:24 UTC #178

Braves Designate Victor Arano For Assignment

bkox 2021-06-05 17:32:31 UTC #179

Twins have called up Griffin Jax. He was the Phillies 2013 12th round pick that didnt sign and went to the Air Force instead

bkox 2021-06-05 18:23:56 UTC #180

Padres Claim Sam McWilliams From Mets