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Erik Kratz Surgery Probably Not Going to be Good for Phillies

Erik Kratz tore his medial meniscus in his left knee in that last game he played in; that one when he walked off the field, clearly injured. Instead of it somehow being nothing, it was something.  And…Read More

Phillies Make Sure Hopes Completely Destroyed with Erik Kratz Injury

The Phillies put a sad trombone at the end of another blown series this weekend. The three straight losses to a horrible Milawaukee team was one thing, but the injury to Erik Kratz was just not necessary.…Read More

There’s Our Old Friend, Carlos Ruiz

In case you have forgotten, our beloved, drug abusing (allegedly) catcher is back tomorrow.  Commence the choruses of CHOOOOOOOCH.   I for one am excited and you should be too. The Phillies have been…Read More

Replacing Carlos Ruiz With Humberto/Kratz

The Phillies have played 20 games thus far this season. Most seasons that would in no way be news, considering that 20 out of 162 covers only 12% of the season, but for the 2013 Phillies it means a great…Read More

Phillies Website Really Nice About How Awful Phillies Catchers Are Right Now

What a glorious time to be a Philadelphia Phillies catcher! The whole operation is headed by Chooch, the lovable ace-handler with the unheralded offensive streak in his 33rd year.  Back by folk hero…Read More

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Erik Kratz Re-lives High School Experience as Heroic Alumni Speaker

We all hail from somewhere.  Myself, I wandered off the property of a collective of like-minded individuals…Read More

IronPigs Nominated for ‘Best Reaction to Popped-Up Bunt of the Year’ Award

Competing with ridiculous Mike Trout thing for top spot It’s hard enough to remember players and…Read More

Erik Kratz Era Marred by Continuous Movement Between Major, Minor Leagues

Weeks ago, Erik Kratz was promoted from Lehigh Valley for a stint in the big leagues that was supposed…Read More

Phillies Announce Dawn of Erik Kratz Era is Upon Us

“But why do the Phillies need three catchers?” Brian Schneider wondered as the shadow of…Read More