WBC: The Must-See Lineups
The 2013 World Baseball Classic is now officially underway, and there have already been some fantastic contests. Still, many of the tournament favorites will not be taking the field until this coming…Read More
MLB Trade Rumors: Dodgers Interested in Jimmy Rollins
Another day, another rumor. Â The fun of July is not just in the All-Star Game or the start to scoreboard watching and pennant races. Â No, the fun is in the trade talks. Â Rumors fly from every team…Read More
Phillies Biggest Letdown of 2012
My most rock solid pick of spring training was wrong. I said that the Philadelphia Phillies would be the best team in baseball in 2012 and win the World Series. I don’t know if management has done…Read More
Where Did All the Shortstops Go?
Watch this tribute, then come back. Â Don’t worry, I’ll still be here. Ok, now that the goosebumps are starting to dissipate and the memories of Cal Ripken Jr.’s greatness come flooding…Read More
MLB Trade Rumors: Should the Red Sox and Phillies Sell?
The Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox have each won six of their last seven games. Even so, each club currently finds itself in the basement of their respective division. Due to the makeup of…Read More
Phillies Rumors: Philadelphia Signs Andres Blanco; Still Looking for Infielders
Yesterday the Philadelphia Phillies inked utility infielder Andres Blanco to a minor league deal. However,…Read More
MLB Trade Rumors: Phillies Interested in Red Sox Mike Aviles
It’s no secret that the Philadelphia Phillies are in the market for versatile infielders, as several…Read More
Chase Utley’s Knee Problems “Not Going Away”
Ryan Howard is not the only Philadelphia Phillies All-Star dealing with heath issues this spring. Second…Read More
Phillies The Ones In 2012
Back in 1980 when I was a sportswriter in Philadelphia, the town went crazy when the Phillies won the…Read More
CttP Weekly Recap: 12/16/11 – 12/22/11
Check in to catch up on anything you may have missed in the week that was here at Call to the Pen. Read…Read More
The Top 10 Transactions so far this Offseason
Since Albert Pujols is signed and Yu Darvish knows the locale of his winning bid, it is safe to say we’ve…Read More
Jimmy Rollins Goes With His Heart
While it doesn’t seem as if $11 million a year for three years is any type of hardship to pay live…Read More
Philadelphia Phillies sign Jimmy Rollins
There was no way any other outcome was possible, and Dontrelle Willis‘s recruiting pitch proved…Read More
2012 MLB Free Agents: Carlos Beltran Rumors
The free agent market for outfielders continues to fall into place, as Michael Cuddyer was the latest…Read More
In Defense of Bitching, Kind Of
Everybody’s got a hero. Â And whether they’re raising four kids on their own, setting Major…Read More
2012 MLB Free Agents: Cardinals Sign Rafael Furcal
The St. Louis Cardinals have found their shortstop, as the club has reportedly reached a two-year agreement…Read More
Jimmy Rollins Rumors
Now that the free agent market’s largest names are finding homes, things should begin to fall into…Read More
2011 MLB Trade Rumors: Phillies Shopping Placido Polanco
Last week it was reported that several teams were targeting top free agent third baseman Aramis Ramirez. …Read More
Jimmy Rollins and the Hall of Fame
Buster Olney of ESPN posed a very interesting question this morning about Jimmy Rollins. Rollins, who…Read More
2012 MLB Free Agents: Several Teams Targeting Jerry Hairston Jr.
Early on this offseason, there has been a run on catchers and infielders. Infielders have been paid…Read More











