Throwback Thursday (12-12-19)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from the 2011 Christmas season when I was wrapping some presents for my friends.

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (12-11-19)

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This week's photo is a shot of Chase with Ryan Howard during the postgame World Series celebration by the 2008 World Champs.

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Little Chase

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

Hi everybody,

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

Week 13: Philadelphia Eagles (6-7) Beat New York Giants (2-11)

Hi everybody,

The Eagles beat the Giants 23-17 in Overtime earlier tonight to improve their record to 6-7.  The Birds will play the Washington Redskins next Sunday (December 15th) in Washington, D.C.  Go Birds!

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Little Chase

Zack Wheeler Signs Five-Year Contract With Phillies

Hi everybody,

The Phils signed free agent starting pitcher Zack Wheeler to a five-year, $118 million dollar contract earlier today. Wheeler played his entire Major League career with the New York Mets before becoming a free agent at the end of the 2019 Season.

Wheeler is expected to be the Number 2 starter in the rotation behind Aaron Nola.  Welcome to Philly, Zack Wheeler!

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Little Chase

National Bartender Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a very Happy National Bartender Day!  I hope you all get to visit your local bartender today and be extra nice to him or her.  I know a great bartender at a little saloon that everyone should treat great with lots of tips and some snacks.

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Little Chase

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Hi everybody,

On this day 78 years ago, Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.  2,403 American citizens lost their lives in the surprise attack that led to the entry of the United States into World War II and this day honors their sacrifice.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase