The Phillies Won the World Series 10 Years Ago Today

Most of 2008 Team From Alumni Weekend

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to acknowledge the ten year anniversary of the Phillies 2008 World Series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.  I remember that night like it was yesterday.  What a great time that was.  I hope we all get to enjoy another Phils World Series win in the coming seasons.

Great Memory of Lidge & Chooch

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Alumni Weekend - Celebration of 2008 World Championship Team

Hi everybody,

Alumni Weekend concluded earlier today with a pregame ceremony honoring the 2008 World Championship Phillies team.  Almost all the members of the 2008 team were in attendance and many of those who could not attend (Chase Utley, Cole Hamels, Matt Stairs and Chris Coste) provided video messages to their teammates and the fans.  It was great to see the 2008 team again.  It makes me want to watch some 2008 Phils baseball.

2008 World Champs Reunion Photo

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Little Chase

Carlos Ruiz Traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers

Hi everybody,

Another sad time in Philadelphia because long-time Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (and cash) was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday (August 25th) for catcher A.J. Ellis, Class A right-handed pitcher Tommy Bergjans and a player to be named later.  Ruiz has been on the team for his entire career and was very popular with the players and organization.  The fans also loved Ruiz and chanted his nickname Chooch every time he was up to bat.

Ruiz enters a pennant race by going to the Dodgers and reunites with Chase Utley (my hero) as well as Joe Blanton from the 2008 World Series Championship team.  That leaves Ryan Howard as the last remaining Phillie from that 2008 team.

Here are Ruiz's final stats for the 2016 season (48 games played):

Batting Average:   .261 (43 for 165)
OPS:   .719
RBIs:   12
Runs Scored:   18
Home Runs:   3
Singles:   34
Doubles:   6
Triples:   0
Stolen Bases:   3
Walks:   24
Strike Outs:  28

Ruiz left a farewell message to his former teammates before leaving for Los Angeles:

I will miss all of you guys," the 37-year-old wrote. "Good luck the rest of the season. Love you all, Chooch! Gracias.

I want to thank Ruiz for everything he has done here in Philly.  I wish him the best of luck in LA.  He will always be a Phillie to me.  Good luck Chooch and Thank You!

Doc No-Hitter

2008 World Champs

Doc No-Hitter

Hamels No-Hitter

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (2-17-16)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is from 2008 right after the Phillies won the World Series. Chase is seen here celebrating with his teammates on the field.  What a great day in Philadelphia sports history!

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Little Chase

Jonathan Papelbon Gets 100th Save As Phillie

Hi everybody,

Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon recodred his 100th save as Philllie during last night's (August 26th) game against the Washington Nationals.  He is the fifth player in Phillies history to reach this milestone.

Papelbon and Brad Lidge are now tied at number four for most saves in Phillies history. The top spot on the list belongs to Jose Mesa (112).  Congrats, Paps!

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Little Chase

Brad Lidge Retires as a Phillie

Hi everybody,

I forgot to post this story about former Phils closer Brad Lidge who retired as a Phillie on Thursday, August 1st after signing a one-day contract with the team.  Lidge met with the media before the game against the San Francisco Giants and also threw out the 1st pitch.

I just want to thank Brad Lidge for the 2008 Perfect Season (48 for 48 in saves) as well as all the other memories.

2008 World Champions of Baseball

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase