Yardbarker: Mike Lieberthal

Today in Philly Sports History: Phils Immolate Pads for Second Straight Contest, 1999

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:00:00 -0500

The Phillies were still 11 1/2 games back of the eventual NL champion Atlanta Braves on August 25th, 1999, but things were looking up. The Phils were 67-59, led by new franchise cornerstones Scott Rolen and Bobby Abreu, and a career year from Mike Lieberthal, and they were looking like they were well on their way to their first winning season since 1993. Best of all, they had just gotten done throttling the defending NL champion Padres for the second night in a row. The day before, they had ...

Today in Philly Sports History: Phils Draft Mike Lieberthal, 1990

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:42:59 -0500

When it came down to making a selection with their first-round pick (#3 overall) on June 4th, 1990, the Phillies had narrowed the possibilities down to two primary candidates--University of Iowa shortstop Tim Costo and So-Cal high school shortstop-turned-catcher Mike Lieberthal. Despite his relative youth and inexperience, the Phillies ended up going with the 18-year-old Lieberthal. ""I've scouted since 1967," Philly scout Jeff Hankins said by way of explanation, "and...

100 Greatest Phillies: 39 - Mike Lieberthal

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:05:40 -0500

Mike Lieberthal Catcher 1994-2006 Career w/Phillies: .274 AVG / 149 HR / 609 RBI / 8 SB The Phillies all-time leader in catching, Mike Lieberthal was a mainstay for the franchise in the final years of Veterans Stadium. (...)

Stuff 4 Sunday

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:01:17 -0500

I. Wish Granted: Just yesterday I posted, "I hold out hope that Hamels can be secured with a longterm deal". Hope no more, because contrary to what the Rolling Stones sang, I can always get what I want. Cole agreed to a 3 year $20.5M deal, buying out his first 3 years of arbitration, leaving ...

Beer nuts: Maybe it's time to reshuffle the catchers

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:00:40 -0500

With fresh faces on the way for their series in New York, could a catching move also be in the cards for the Phillies? Aside from injuries, teams usually stay the course behind the plate. Heck, if Sal Fasano, Mike Lieberthal and Rod Barajas hadn't been hurt at various points the last few seasons, Chris Coste would have never been given a shot. Looks can be deceiving, but just a hunch that Coste is now the injured party. Following that...

Phillies Phlashback Phriday: Ten Years Later

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:58:55 -0500

The year was 1998 and I just graduated from high school and began college. It was also the year the Phils finished 75-87 with Terry Francona at the helm. Looking back over the Phils from 10 years ago I notice not one player is on the current squad and in fact only 6 players remain in the game today. Take a walk down memory lane as I look at the lineup and pitching staff of the 1998 Philadelphia Phillies, with some stallwart names such as Curt Schilling, Scott Rolen, Mike Lieberthal, Rico Brog...

MLB: Catcher Lieberthal retires after 14 years

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:28:49 -0500

Former Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Mike Lieberthal announced his retirement yesterday after 14 years in the big leagues.

Mike Lieberthal Retires

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:56:56 -0500

After spending the first 13 seasons of his career in Philly Lieberthal moved on to Los Angeles to become their backup backstop last season. Russell Martin went on to become an All-Star and Silver Slugger winner in the NL for catcher, so needless to say Mike's playing time was limited- 38 games and 77 at bats. Then October rolled around and the Dodgers neglected to pick up Lieby's $1.5 million option, hence retirement. At this point in the year, he was used to getting ready for the ann...

Free Agency Time for the Phillies

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 03:14:11 -0500

A team in flux, currently six Phillies have filed for free agency. 'A Citizen's blog' takes a look back at the 2006 seasons of the players listed below and whether they fit into the organizations 2007 plans. David Dellucci Arthur Rhodes Mike Lieberthal Aaron Fultz Randy Wolf Rick White.