Manny Trillo Selected as 2020 Phillies Wall of Fame Inductee

Hi everybody,

The Phillies announced earlier today that former second baseman Manny Trillo has been selected as the 2020 Phillies Wall of Fame inductee.  The ceremony will occur on Saturday, August 8th during both Alumni Weekend and the 40th anniversary celebration of the Phils first World Series title.  Trillo played on the Phillies from 1979-1982 where he won two Silver Slugger Awards, three Gold Glove Awards and the 1980 World Series title.

Congrats, Mr. Trillo!

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Little Chase

J.T. Realmuto Named As Catcher On 2019 All-MLB First Team

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I just wanted to congratulate Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto for being named the catcher on the 2019 All-MLB First Team earlier today.  This is the third award that Realmuto has earned for his work during the 2019 Season. Realmuto was previously named a Gold Glove Award winner on November 3rd and a Silver Slugger Award winner on November 8th.  Congrats again J.T.!

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Little Chase

J.T. Realmuto Wins 2019 Silver Slugger Award

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto for winning the National League Silver Slugger award for catcher earlier today.  The Silver Slugger Award is awarded to the best offensive player for each position.  This is the second award that Realmuto has earned this past week as he was named a Gold Glove Award winner earlier this week (November 3rd).  This is also the second career Silver Slugger Award that Realmuto has earned.  Congrats again J.T.!

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Little Chase

J.T. Realmuto Wins 2019 Gold Glove Award

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I just wanted to congratulate Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto for winning the National League Gold Glove award for catcher earlier today.  This is the first time that Realmuto has been awarded a Gold Glove.

Bryce Harper and Aaron Nola had also been up for Gold Gloves (for right field and pitcher respectively) but unfortunately did not win.

Congrats again J.T.!

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Little Chase

Aaron Nola Named 2019 Gold Glove Award Finalist

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I just wanted to congratulate Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola for being named a Gold Glove Award finalist for the 2019 season.  The Gold Glove is awarded to players who have provided excellent defense in their position...which Nola has given the Phillies this past season.  The winners for each position will be announced on November 3rd.  Good luck Aaron!

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Little Chase

J.T. Realmuto Named 2019 Gold Glove Award Finalist

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto for being named a Gold Glove Award finalist for the 2019 season.  The Gold Glove is awarded to players who have provided excellent defense in their position...which Realmuto has given the Phillies this past season.  The winners for each position will be announced on November 3rd.  Good luck J.T.!

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Little Chase

Bryce Harper Named 2019 Gold Glove Award Finalist

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper for being named a Gold Glove Award finalist for the 2019 season.  The Gold Glove is awarded to players who have provided excellent defense in their position...which Harper has given the Phillies this past season.  The winners for each position will be announced on November 3rd.  Good luck Bryce!

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Little Chase

Alumni Weekend - Bobby Abreu Wall of Fame Ceremony

Hi everybody,

It is Alumni Weekend down at the ballpark and former Phillies outfielder Bobby Abreu was added to the Phillies Wall of Fame in a ceremony before tonight's ballgame against the Chicago White Sox.

Abreu played on the Phillies from 1998-2006 where he was a two time member of the National League All-Star Team in 2004 and 2005.  Abreu also won a Gold Glove Award in 2005 and a Silver Slugger Award in 2006.

During the ceremony, a highlight video of Abreu's career in Philly was played and Jimmy Rollins unveiled Abreu's Wall of Fame Plaque.

Abreu viewing highlight video

Roll unveiling Wall of Fame Plaque

Abreu was very emotional in his speech to the crowd (Abreu Wall of Fame Speech) where he thanked the Phillies organization and the fans.

Abreu speaking to the crowd...

Officially a Wall of Famer...

Waving to the crowd....

Congrats on your Wall of Fame induction Bobby Abreu!


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Little Chase

Freddy Galvis Named 2017 Gold Glove Award Finalist

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I just wanted to congratulate Phillies shortstop Freddy Gavis for being named a Gold Glove Award finalist for the 2017 season.  The Gold Glove is awarded to players who have provided excellent defense in their position...which Galvis has given the Phillies all this past season.  The winners will be announced on November 7th.  Good luck Freddy!

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Little Chase

Freddy Galvis and Odubel Herrera are Gold Glove Award Finalists

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I just wanted to congratulate Phillies shortstop Freddy Gavis and Phillies center-fielder Odubel Herrera for being Gold Glove Award finalists for the 2016 season.  The Gold Glove is awarded to players who have provided excellent defense in their position...which Galvis and Herrera have given the Phillies all this past season.  The winners will be announced on November 8th.  Good luck Freddy and El Torito!

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Little Chase

Alumni Weekend - Placido Polanco Retires as a Phillie

Hi everybody,

Former Phillies second and third baseman Placido Polanco retired as a Phillie before yesterday's game against the Colorado Rockies.  Polanco played for the Phils from 2002-2005 (when he was traded to allow my hero Chase Utley to start every game) and again from 2010-2012.

Polanco had many career highlights while playing in Philadelphia...including hitting his 2,000th hit (a Home Run) on May 14th, 2012 against the Houston Astros and earning his third Gold Glove (at third base) at the end of the 2011 season.  Polanco is only the second player in MLB history to win Gold Gloves at two different positions (he won his first two as a second baseman with the Detroit Tigers).  Congrats on a great career Polly and I look forward to hopefully seeing you on the Phillies Wall of Fame someday.

Throwing out the first pitch....

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Little Chase

Jimmy Rollins Wins 4th Gold Glove

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to congratulate Jimmy Rollins for winning the 2012 Rawlings Gold Glove Award.  It is the fourth Gold Glove of his career.

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Little Chase