Three Players Removed From Phillies 40-Man Roster

Bye Ty...

Hi everybody,

The Phillies removed three players from the 40-man roster last week and those players have elected to become free agents.  The players removed were utility player Ty Kelly, starting pitcher Henderson Alvarez and relief pitcher Kevin Siegrist.  I wish Kelly, Alvarez and Siegrist the best of luck in their future endeavors.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Odubel Herrera Chosen As Phillies Nominee for 2017 Hank Aaron Award

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera for being selected as the Phillies player up for the 2017 Hank Aaron Award.  The Hank Aaron Award is given to the top offensive player in both the American and National Leagues.  The award will be presented to the winners during the World Series.  Congrats for being chosen as the Phils player up for the award for the second straight season, El Torito!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2017 Little Chase Season Highlights (10-6-17)

Hi everybody,

With another season of Phillies baseball in the rear view mirror....it's time to start posting the 2017 Little Chase Season Highlights.  Once again I have been busy during this Phillies season doing various wacky antics.  Some of these "adventures" may be known and some may not.

So on every Friday for the next couple months...I will post a new pic of a different 2017 "highlight".  I hope you all enjoy my adventures and if you want to check out my 2015 and 2016 adventures, just click on this link (Little Chase Season Highlights).

My first "highlight" happened a few months back after I either had a few too many drinks at my saloon or ate something funny.  I'm not really sure how I arrived in 1984 inside the original Transformers cartoon but I managed to float by Optimus Prime and Megatron on my little raft while they fought on Sherman Dam.  I'm not sure what happened next but it was a really odd day.

More than meets the eye....

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (10-5-17)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is a picture of me dressed as Little Thor from Halloween last year.  This pic was taken when I first tried on the costume and assumed the identity of Little Thor. You all can see my further adventures as Little Thor throughout October in the Throwback Thursday posts.

I look both tough and snazzy....

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (10-4-17)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a cool promotional pic of what I believe is the 2010 Phillies.  That was Doc's first year with the Phils and the season he pitched both a complete game and a no-hitter in the playoffs.  I really miss seeing Chase, J-Roll, Big Piece, Doc and Cole in Phils uniforms.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chris Wheeler Announces Retirement From Phillies After 47 Years

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to mention that former Phils broadcaster and goodwill ambassador Chris Wheeler has announced his retirement from the Phillies organization after 47 years of employment.  Wheeler (better known as Wheels) did broadcasting for the Phillies from 1977 to 2013 before becoming a goodwill ambassador for his final three years with the team.  Before his broadcasting career, Wheeler worked in the Phils public relations department.

I just wanted to share Wheeler's reaction to the winning call of the 2008 World Series by Harry Kalas...which was just as great as Harry's amazing call.

Good luck in all your future endeavors, Wheels!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Phillies Get Third Pick in 2018 MLB Draft

Hi everybody,

One of the few benefits of having one of the worst records in baseball this season is getting the third pick in the 2018 MLB Draft.  The Phillies got the third pick with their 66-96 record.  I hope this pick in next year's draft will help the Phils in a few seasons when they are contenders again.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase