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Pete Orr’s Canadian Heritage Not Enough to Keep him on Phillies

Justin Klugh — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:04:39 +0000

Do you like Pete Orr? You probably do. He’s one of the few unhateable people walking the earth.

But this is offseason baseball, when we don’t have a keen slide or a quirky smile to distract us from the numbers. So at this point, nothing Pete Orr does can change his perceived skill level. Who cares if he brings an aura of raw Canadian wilderness to the clubhouse?

Ruben has decided to outright Pete to Triple-A, where he will earn the respect of his peers by being weirdly fast and sort of sometimes competent at the plate. We shall look forward to seeing him again the next time something awful happens to a middle infielder. (more…)

Heartbreaking Cuts Makes Second Pass of Phillies Roster

Justin Klugh — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:44:57 +0000

Further dreams were shattered at the Phillies training camp this week, as the hand of death passed over several more names; finally creating a situation that Jeff Larish couldn’t home run his way out of. (more…)

Cory Sullivan Triples His Way into Farm System

Justin Klugh — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:56:43 +0000

The Phillies and Astros continue their tradition of casually intertwining names on their respective rosters. It would be sort of romantic, if it was a pair of starcrossed lovers and not two professional baseball franchises. (more…)