When the Braves released former Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, many felt that it would be the end of Howard's career. However, at the time, Howard said he still wanted to keep playing baseball. Now, Howard finally has the opportunity...
By Brandon Apter, SportsTalkPhilly.com Editor
With the trade deadline five days away, the Philadelphia Phillies made their first deal. On Wednesday, after the 9-0 rout of the Astros at Citizens Bank Park, the Phils announced they had acquired three prospects from the Colorado Rockies for National League All-Star relief arm, Pat Neshek...
The Phillies made public this month plans to let catcher Carloz Ruiz test free agency. The 34-year-old is apparently hitting Philadelphia up on its offer.
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that Ruiz has an offer of $20 million over two years on the table...
Even as a sixth-in-the-rotation guy, Aaron Cook was a less than ideal option.
He went 4-11 with a 5.65 ERA with the Red Sox last season.
He managed a lowly 5.54 ERA over his last three seasons.
He had a decent spring with the Phillies this year, sticking a 3...