Phillies Spring Training Baseball Games Start Today

Hi everybody,

Phillies Spring Training baseball games begin today at 1:05 PM.  The Phillies are taking on the Toronto Blue Jays at Bright House Field in Clearwater, FL.  So happy that baseball is back.  Go Phils!

Do I look happy?

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Bright House Field – Clearwater, FL

Mike Schmidt Added to Phillies Broadcast Team

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Phils Hall of Fame 3rd Baseman Mike Schmidt has been added to the Phillies Broadcast Team.  He is scheduled to be part of the broadcast crew during all 13 Sunday Phils home games.  Welcome to the crew, Mr. Schmidt!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (2-26-14)

Hi everybody,

Spring Training baseball is finally here!  Chase is kickin' it, Boyee!!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Hunter Pence Photo(s) of the Month (February)

Hi everybody,

It's time for the another fun edition of the Hunter Pence Photo of the Month.  I found some more great photos of Hunter as a Phillie.  Hope you all enjoy them.

He should have been....

 

 

 

 

Saw this on Crossing Broad.com & always thought it was funny.......

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Month (February 2014)

Hi everybody,

It's time for the February edition of the Gettysburg Photo of the Month.  This photo is of Union battle line on Cemetery Rideg on July 3rd, 1863.  Hope you enjoy it!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Margarita Day

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to wish everybody a Happy National Margarita Day!  Have fun drinking!

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Little Chase

Joe Savery Placed on Waivers

Hi everybody,

The Phillies placed relief pitcher Joe Savery on waivers on Sunday (February 16th) to make room for newly signed starting pitcher A.J. Burnett.  Savery was subsequentlyclaimed by the Oakland A's the next day (February 17th).  I just wanted to wish Savery luck in Oakland.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (2-19-14)

Hi everybody,

I found a great picture from Spring Training last week.  Spring and the baseball season can't come soon enough for me!!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Valentine's Day Update

Hi everybody,

I thought I would share an update of my Valentine's Day activities.  I had a fun day which included Valentine inspired doughnuts from Krispy Kreme.

I also bought some chocolates for that special someone.

Unfortunately I got hungry before I was able to give them to her.

I'm not proud.....

I did get her a card that I think she liked.

Here is my Valentine now....Nadia G always make my heart flutter! ;-)

Hubba Hubba......

Then it was time for some Chicken and Dumplings to finish off the day. There was supposed to be enough for leftovers but sadly it didn't work out.

Oh well!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Happy President's Day

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to wish you all a Happy President's Day or Happy Washington's Birthday if you prefer!  I hope you all enjoy yourselves today!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Happy Valentine's Day

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to wish all the ladies out there a Happy Valentine's Day!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Former Phils Skipper Jim Fregosi Passed Away

Hi everybody,

I have some sad news to report.  Former Phillies manager Jim Fregosi passed away earlier today after suffering multiple strokes earlier this week.  Fregosi managed the Phillies from 1991-1996.  His most memorable season as skipper of the Phils was in 1993 when he led the team to a National League Championship and the World Series.  Rest in Peace, Mr. Fregosi.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Phillies Sign Starting Pitcher A.J. Burnett

Hi everybody,

The Phillies signed veteran starting pitcher A.J. Burnett on Wednesday to a one-year contract worth $16 million dollars. Burnett, who previously pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is expected to be the 3rd starter after Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee.  Welcome to the Phils, A.J. Burnett!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2014 Spring Training is Here

Hi everybody,

Welcome back, Phillies!  I've missed you!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (2-12-14)

Hi everybody,

I've got a great picture of Chase in his Reading Fightin Phils uniform from when he was rehabbing last year.  I like the uniform, but I hope we don't have to see him in it again this year!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Congrats to Jamie Moyer and Matt Stairs

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to congratulate Matt Stairs and Jamie Moyer for their new positions as members of the Phillies TV Broadcast Team.  The former 2008 World Series Champs will be in the booth this season with Tom McCarthy.  They will each work at least 100 games and will be a three-man team with McCarthy for more than 30 games.  Stairs and Moyer replace long time broadcaster Chris "Wheels" Wheeler and Gary Matthews.  Both Wheeler and Matthews will be doing other work for the Phillies.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Roy Oswalt is Retiring

Hi everybody,

Former Phillies starting pitcher Roy Oswalt announced his retirement yesterday.  Oswalt had a 13-year career that spanned four teams.  He played for 9+ seasons with the Houston Astros before being traded to the Phillies in July of 2010.  He remained with the Phils until the end of the 2011 season and was a part of the Four Aces along with Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels.  He spent his final two seasons with the Texas Rangers (2012) and Colorado Rockies (2013).

One of my favorite memories of Oswalt was an extra innings game in late 2010.  Due to a lack of players left available, Oswalt was forced to play left field in the top of the 15th inning. He received loud cheers and even caught a ball hit out to him.  He seemed to be enjoying himself out there as evidenced by the picture above.  Good luck in the future Roy Oswalt....I enjoyed watching you pitch in Philly!

The Four Aces

Always found this picture funny.......

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (2-5-14)

Hi everybody,

I just heard that Charlie Manuel will be placed on the Phillies Wall of Fame in August so I found a pic of him with Chase.  Congrats, Charlie!

Talk to you later,
Little Chase