Chase Utley Photo of the Week (9-21-22)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase with former Phillies General Manager (and current TV broadcaster) Ruben Amaro Jr.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Matt Klentak Named Phillies New General Manager

Hi everybody,

Former Los Angeles Angels Assistant General Manager Matt Klentak was named the new Phillies GM on Monday.  He replaces Ruben Amaro Jr., who was let go on September 10th (Ruben Amaro Jr No Longer Phillies General Manager).  Klentak is the 11th GM in Phillies history and at age 35 the youngest Phils GM ever.  I wish Mr. Klentak luck in turning this Phillies team around and leading them back to the postseason.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Andy MacPhail Officially Named Phillies Team President

Hi everybody,

The Phillies have officially named Andy MacPhail the new team President.  He replaces Pat Gillick....who has been acting President since last year. MacPhail was expected to take over sometime this month after being hired for the position in June.

MacPhail had already made some executive decisions...namely announcing that the Phils would be hiring a new GM (replacing Ruben Amaro Jr.) and electing to keep Phils skipper Pete Mackanin for at least the 2016 Season.

MacPhail now begins the search for a new GM (General Manager).  He plans to name the new GM by the end of the month.

I want to congratulate Andy MacPhail and wish him much success in bringing the Phils back into playoff contention.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Ruben Amaro Jr No Longer Phillies General Manager

Hi everybody,

Ruben Amaro Jr. was fired from his position as Phillies General Manager yesterday afternoon.  RAJ has been the Phillies GM since the start of the 2009 season as he has led the Phils to three straight NL East Titles (2009-2011) and one NL Pennant (2009).  He has also failed to make the postseason the past four seasons.  The Phils are expected to announce their new GM by the end of October.

I am glad that RAJ is finally gone as he has made some questionable decisions the last few seasons...including trading Hunter Pence to the Giants for nothing in 2012 and sending my hero Chase Utley to the Dodgers last month.  I also have to give him credit where it is due for the Four Aces (Halliday, Lee, Oswalt and Hamels) as well as getting Pence in 2011.

Pick a winner...

I wish RAJ well in his future endeavors but I think it's time to celebrate.

Party time....woohooo!!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase