http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/teams/philadelphia_phillies/21 Recent articles about Philadelphia Phillies en-us Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard was diagnosed with inflammation in his left knee and a supposed change in his meniscus following an MRI that was conducted on Monday. After sitting out Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, Howard will be listed as day-to-day and will miss Monday’s contest against the Miami Marlins. Howard has admitted that his knee has been sore since spring training, but that the pain intensified over the weekend, prompting the Phillies to schedule the slugger for an MRI. While avoiding the DL, Howard is a major source of future concern for the Phillies. Howard is signed through the 2016 season, and is guaranteed $105 million in that span, including this season. Howard is hitting .245 with six home runs and 22 RBI, along with a sub-par .713 OPS and .430 SLG this season. Howard struggled last season after returning from the DL, hitting .219 with 14 home runs and 56 RBI in 71 games. Noticeable has been Howard’s decline over the past few seasons, a... Mon, 20 May 2013 19:14:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/ryan_howard_avoids_dl_listed_as_day_to_day/13658875 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/ryan_howard_avoids_dl_listed_as_day_to_day/13658875 Ryan Howard Avoids DL, Listed as Day-to-Day http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/ryan_howard_avoids_dl_listed_as_day_to_day/13658875 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d78fb24f6fdde566cf43c2901c6e399c38161ca1/mini/2009_World_Series_b392.jpg The Philadelphia Phillies head to Miami bit will be without three key players as Carlos Ruiz heads to the disabled list while Ryan Howard and Mike Adams remain sidelined. Ruiz was diagnosed with a grade 2 hamstring pull and was placed on the 15 day DL. Humberto Quintero will replace Chooch on the roster. Howard has change in meniscus and inflammation in knee. He had a shot yesterday and remains day to day. Adams will throw on Thursday and Saturday in Clearwater and hopes to be back with the team on Monday. The Phillies need to take advantage of the weak Marlins and win the series while these key players are out. Talk Phillies 24/7 on Philadelphia’s best sports talk radio MTR Radio! Mon, 20 May 2013 17:37:08 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/ruiz_to_dl_howard_and_adams_updates/13658218 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/ruiz_to_dl_howard_and_adams_updates/13658218 Ruiz to DL, Howard and Adams Updates http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/ruiz_to_dl_howard_and_adams_updates/13658218 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/3/734378bccf357b8e75bf10e85cba1a168bb961ce/mini/MLB_JUN_16_ff14.jpg The Phillies beat the Reds 3-2 on Sunday in walkoff fashion after Erik Kratz and Freddy Galvis hit solo homers off of Cincinnati flamethrowing closer Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning. The Cuban lefty's fastball velocity was slightly down (but not enough for people to get worried about an injury) during the 14-pitch outing and Phililes Spanish broadcaster Rickie Ricardo thinks he knows why...Cuban pastries. Seriously. This anecdote from CBS Philly has blown my mind. “Aroldis Chapman, since he arrived in the U.S. and on a major league team, he has become a friend of mine, and as I do for many Cuban players they always ask me—there is a little Cuban bakery up near where I live in the Cuban strong hold of Union City, New Jersey,” Ricardo told Angelo Cataldi and the 94WIP Morning Show on Monday. “They cook this little Cuban pastry, which is a flaky-crust pasty with cream cheese and guava and it’s baked, and it’s absolutely delicious. Now, if you eat more than two of these you’re... Mon, 20 May 2013 13:40:44 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/apparently_aroldis_chapman_blew_a_save_because_of_cuban_pastries/13656373 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/apparently_aroldis_chapman_blew_a_save_because_of_cuban_pastries/13656373 Pastries to blame for blown save? http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/apparently_aroldis_chapman_blew_a_save_because_of_cuban_pastries/13656373 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/e/ce2d91d526224e672b33d5252c91324ad9cf5bf2/mini/chapman.jpg Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard missed Sunday's 3-2 win over Cincinnati with a sore knee. Instead of flying to Miami with the rest of the team, Howard stayed behind to get an MRI on the knee, the Phillies themselves report. The Phillies very well could find themselves placing both catcher... Mon, 20 May 2013 13:16:31 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/if_ryan_howard_hits_disabled_list_do_the_phillies_play_freddy_galvis_or_darin_ruf_both/13656286 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/if_ryan_howard_hits_disabled_list_do_the_phillies_play_freddy_galvis_or_darin_ruf_both/13656286 If Ryan Howard Hits Disabled List, Do The Phillies Play Freddy Galvis Or Darin Ruf? Both? http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/if_ryan_howard_hits_disabled_list_do_the_phillies_play_freddy_galvis_or_darin_ruf_both/13656286 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d78fb24f6fdde566cf43c2901c6e399c38161ca1/mini/2009_World_Series_b392.jpg   Ruf could be on his way if Howard sees the DL. Photo by: Ian Riccaboni Ryan Howard is getting a precautionary MRI on his left knee and will likely be out for Monday’s game against the Marlins. John Finger and John Gonzalez of CSNPhilly are saying Howard’s knee, according to Howard, is a day-to-day issue. Of note, however, Howard also said his knee has been bothering him since Spring Training and that it “kicked in a little bit more than normal” on Saturday. All was going well for IronPigs’ outfielder, and part-time first baseman, Darin Ruf going into May 16. Earlier that week, he got defensive praise from the Phillies Farm Director Joe Jordan, saying “The left-field play has been very good.  It’s not a concern for me. It’s not a concern at all.” And then the bat caught fire: he was suddenly hitting .290/.367/.486 after a slow start with 12 2B and 5 HR in 138 PA heading into the morning of May 16. It is a shame the Phillies now need a first baseman instead of an outfielder – Ruf wo... Mon, 20 May 2013 11:00:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/time_to_get_ruf/13654642 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/time_to_get_ruf/13654642 Time to Get Ruf? http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/time_to_get_ruf/13654642 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png For those wondering where Ryan Howard was yesterday in the Phillies' matinee against the Cincinnati Reds, he was nursing a sore knee.  The knee is sore enough that the team is sending Howard for an MRI.  He, much like teammate Carlos Ruiz, did not travel with the team after the game.  The Phillies are heading to Miami to take on the Marlins. Stephen Pianovich of MLB.com says the MRI is precautionary, but Howard went to manager Charlie Manuel and told him the right knee was bothering him more than it had in the past.  Howard was held out of the game and kept from traveling with the team afterward.  It's not a good sign for the power-hitting first baseman. "Yesterday was when it really kind of kicked in more than normal," Howard said about his knee. "It's been acting up a little bit since Spring Training, but I've been able to tough it out. Yesterday, it kicked up a little bit, so we'll see." Howard has battled injuries for the pas... Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/phillies_ryan_howard_to_undergo_precautionary_mri_on_knee/13653400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/phillies_ryan_howard_to_undergo_precautionary_mri_on_knee/13653400 Phillies' Ryan Howard to undergo precautionary MRI on knee http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/phillies_ryan_howard_to_undergo_precautionary_mri_on_knee/13653400 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/2/32e00ed8129276588103301746d291a230c44d96/mini/2009_World_Series_92b2.jpg Yesterday, the Phils walked off via back-to-back homers in the ninth inning for the first time since MLB began collecting official records in 1930. If that wasn’t unlikely enough, the Phillies who hit the two home runs were Erik Kratz and Freddy Galvis, who came into the game with 11 and five MLB homers respectively for their careers. And how about the pitcher they did it against, Aroldis Chapman? Chapman entered the game with a 2.41 ERA and 30 K in 18.2 IP and came off a 2012 where the fire-balling lefty had a 1.51 ERA with 122 Ks in 71.2 IP with a WHIP under one. Perhaps the most remarkable feet, however, was the fact that, by winning, the Phillies had a won a series two games to one despite being outscored 8-15. Yesterday’s game wrapped up a what can only be described as a remarkable stretch for the Phils. The Phillies have not lost a series since May 1, posting, what feels like, a pedestrian 9-7 record. Two of those losses came against the lowly Marlins, but since then, the Phil... Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/the_wild_and_crazy_2013_phillies/13653046 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/the_wild_and_crazy_2013_phillies/13653046 The Wild and Crazy 2013 Phillies http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/the_wild_and_crazy_2013_phillies/13653046 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Before the dealing began to gain traction, there was the unenviable task for the Philadelphia Phillies of plugging 5 holes around Jimmy Rollins. He, the first member of the core four, needed assistance to mount a last-hurrah charge or two. TAL’S HANDY CAPS:  POLL WELCOME, NEWCOMERS: This is my 16th poll and I will hone them over time, like my other postings. If you’re interested in checking out something different, my storyline articles–by design–represent a baseball man’s thinking, the view from the dugout and the GM’s box. Please go to my author archives or the Phillies page for my most recent coverage. Scroll down to Tal’s Handy Links at the bottom. Thank you. Check out:  Philadelphia Phillies storyline: Amaro’s luck  The new summer schedule will allow me to publish the best 2-3 storylines each week, but there will be an updated calendar included with each feature:  These posts involve commentary, polls and stats for the upcoming 7 days. Post time is mostly 5 to 9 pm for the day... Sun, 19 May 2013 23:03:01 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/philadelphia_phillies_story_poll_suds_or_studs_trades_and_decisions/13652143 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/philadelphia_phillies_story_poll_suds_or_studs_trades_and_decisions/13652143 Philadelphia Phillies story-poll: Suds or studs, trades and decisions http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/philadelphia_phillies_story_poll_suds_or_studs_trades_and_decisions/13652143 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Phillies took an otherwise boring game and brought some excitement to those who remained in Citizens Bank Park on this dreary Sunday. With the team trailing 2-1, just having broke their 16-inning scoreless streak, the Phils were staring down the barrel of Aroldis Chapman. Undeterred, Erik Kratz tied the game with a homer and Freddy Galvis won it with a line-drive shot that just cleared the left field wall. The ninth inning Delmon Young led off the ninth and promptly drew a four pitch walk from the flame-throwing Chapman. As we all know, D. Young is not the fleetest-of-foot; but still the choice to pinch-run with Cliff Lee is always a questionable one. Lee got caught in a rundown after Chapman attempted a pick-off. It was a poor baserunning move and Cliff knew it. He was visibly frustrated in the dugout as Eric Kratz stepped to the plate. After Chapman threw a few of his signature high-90s fastballs, Kratz zeroed in on one and send it into the left field seats. The cro... Sun, 19 May 2013 17:56:45 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/phillies_win_on_back_to_back_walk_off_howard_and_ruiz_mris/13650823 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/phillies_win_on_back_to_back_walk_off_howard_and_ruiz_mris/13650823 Phillies win on back-to-back walk-off; Howard and Ruiz MRIs http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/phillies_win_on_back_to_back_walk_off_howard_and_ruiz_mris/13650823 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Philadelphia Phillies infielder Freddy Galvis added to his case today that he should be given a chance to start for the team. Galvis hit a walk off homerun in today’s win over the Cincinnati Reds as the 23 year old switch hitter showed again his ability to hit in the clutch. While one heroic at bat does not warrant unseating a former MVP and All Star that is the team’s best player in their history at the position, there are other factors that do. Galvis can play at the big league level. His defense is better than Rollins at this point in J-Roll’s career and Galvis has the potential to win multiple Gold Gloves at the position. He has shown that he can hit major league pitching. In 58 plate appearances he is hitting .283 with a .345 OBP and a .798 OPS. Rollins has hit over .260 once since 2008. In that time his offensive production has decreased in every category. The most notable issue has been his on base percentage. He has a .309 mark this year and had a .316 OBP last year. If anyo... Sun, 19 May 2013 17:23:03 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/phillies_opinion_galvis_should_split_time_with_rollins/13650784 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/phillies_opinion_galvis_should_split_time_with_rollins/13650784 #Phillies Opinion: Galvis Should Split Time with Rollins http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/phillies_opinion_galvis_should_split_time_with_rollins/13650784 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/2/e2d0a88935b8d23038bc426a50652635d34901c5/mini/6248116.jpg It’s time for the weekly rundown of minor league notes, taking a look at who is hot and who is not, from each team.  Stats and standing accurate through game action played on Saturday. Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs (18-24, 4th place, North Division International League)- Hot list… Cody Asche with Reading in 2012 Third baseman Cody Asche has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 contests.  In his last 10 games, Asche is batting .326 with two doubles, two home runs and 10 RBI.  The 22-year-old was the Phillies’ 4th round pick in 2011 out of the University of Nebraska. Cold list… Joe Savery has allowed nine earned runs in one total inning over his last two appearances with the IronPigs.  Savery, whose season ERA in the International League sits at 5.87, sported a 0.63 mark this season prior to his most recent two appearances. Lefty starter Adam Morgan has a 0-4 record along with an 8.33 ERA over his last five games.  The University of Alabama product was the Phillies’ 3rd round draft pick ... Sun, 19 May 2013 15:00:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/minors_notes_whos_hot_whos_cold_venezuelan_summer_league_begins/13650109 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/minors_notes_whos_hot_whos_cold_venezuelan_summer_league_begins/13650109 Minors Notes: Who’s Hot, Who’s Cold & Venezuelan Summer League Begins http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/minors_notes_whos_hot_whos_cold_venezuelan_summer_league_begins/13650109 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Jimmy Rollins scored his 1,200th run on Friday, making him the fourth player since 1921 to score at least 1,200 runs with 400 or more steals. Impressive numbers, indeed, and. . . Hall of Fame worthy?? Jimmy appeared well on his way to a place in Cooperstown after an MVP 2007 season in which he hit .296 with 30 home runs, 20 triples, 41 stolen bases, and 139 runs scored. But Rollins has not come close to replicating that season ever since and from 2009-2013 he is batting .254 with a .315 OBP. Hard to think Hall of Fame for a player with clear deficiencies in his offensive game, but remember that Rollins plays a predominantly defensive position (we'll get into that later) and in comparison to all-time shortstops, the numbers are there. Sun, 19 May 2013 11:11:49 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/jimmy_rollins_makes_strong_case_for_the_hall_of_fame/13649176 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/jimmy_rollins_makes_strong_case_for_the_hall_of_fame/13649176 Jimmy Rollins makes strong case for the Hall of Fame http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/jimmy_rollins_makes_strong_case_for_the_hall_of_fame/13649176 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Amaro recognizes middle relief is a weakness on the 2013 Phillies.  However, he doesn't seem in a hurry to fix it.  He demoted Raul Valdes and called up possibly a worse pitcher and BJ Rosenberg.  He continues to beat the drum for offseason free agent signing, Chad Durbin.  Claiming his track record determines he should remain for the time being.   Thing is, Durbin's track record to which Amaro refers isn't good at all.Facts:1) 35 years old2) 14 MLB seasons3) Career 5.00 ERA4) Career 1.50 WHIP5) Career WAR -0.3 6) Since 2007 he's flip-flopped between bad/good seasons, and 2013 puts him in line for a bad one.  Season/ERA (2007/4.72, 2008/2.87, 2009/4.39, 2010/3.80, 2011/5.53, 2012/3.10, 2013/8.10).7) Career splits- versus RHB (.264/.794), vs. LHB (.286/.811), as starting pitcher (5.83/1.57), as a reliever (4.23/1.45), at home (4.26/1.43), away (5.88/1.60), 1st half (5.28/1.51), and 2nd half (4.64/1.50).  Essentially the only time you can hope for a mediocre performanc... Sun, 19 May 2013 10:15:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/durbins_track_record_system_updates/13649011 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/durbins_track_record_system_updates/13649011 Durbin's Track Record & System Updates http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/durbins_track_record_system_updates/13649011 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It is either good fortune or an unnoticed skill on the part of the general manager when the Philadelphia Phillies produce a Jonathan Pettibone. This is not the first time. Remember J.A. Happ and Vance Worley before Pettibone? TAL’S HANDY CAPS WELCOME, NEWCOMERS: By design my articles represent a baseball man’s thinking, the view from the dugout and the GM’s box. Most fans do not consider the budget, prospects on the radar, the organization’s weaknesses, the track record, the competition and the other intangibles. Please go to my author archives or Phillies page for my most recent coverage. Scroll down to Tal’s Handy Links at the bottom. Thank you. Check out:  Philadelphia Phillies storyline: Behind the scenes The new summer schedule will allow me to publish the best 2-3 storylines each week, but there will be an updated calendar included with each feature:  These posts involve commentary, polls and stats for the upcoming 7 days. Post time is mostly 5 to 9 pm for the days listed belo... Fri, 17 May 2013 20:05:24 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/philadelphia_phillies_storyline_amaros_luck/13642273 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/philadelphia_phillies_storyline_amaros_luck/13642273 Philadelphia Phillies storyline: Amaro’s luck http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/philadelphia_phillies_storyline_amaros_luck/13642273 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Philadelphia Phillies have officially announced that veteran starting pitcher Roy Halladay underwent successful shoulder surgery Wednesday. The procedure was done by Dr. Neal ElAttrache of Los Angeles. “In certain cases it’s been three months, but we really don’t have a timetable. A scope and a cleanup to me is a lot different than a surgery. They aren’t going in and trying to reattach the rotator cuff, which would be a year and a half and really, very low success rate of pitching again. The fact that it’s a scope, a cleanup, to me is a lot better than going in and having to reattach a full surgery. It’s a lot better option, obviously it’s a lot quicker, and at my age I think it’s the best thing for me.” The 36-year-old has been very ineffective this season, sporting a 8.65 earned run average in 34.1 innings. While most of his numbers across the board had been similar to his career norm, the one thing that stuck out is his control. He gave a free pass to 17 hitters, which is on... Thu, 16 May 2013 13:52:20 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/roy_halladay_has_successful_surgery_eyes_2013_return/13631789 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/roy_halladay_has_successful_surgery_eyes_2013_return/13631789 Roy Halladay Has Successful Surgery, Eyes 2013 Return http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/roy_halladay_has_successful_surgery_eyes_2013_return/13631789 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/f/df4c57a059aa61016b7f5aa6d592e46e88ed75ba/mini/philadelphia-phillies.jpg credit: getty images Roy Halladay’s return to the Philadelphia Phillies is uncertain after undergoing surgery. The Phillies right hander had a 8.65 ERA on the season prior to the surgery. Halladay had a bone spur in his shoulder removed and his torn rotator cuff repaired on Wednesday. Halladay will rest for the next six to eight weeks before resuming a throwing program according to Mike Axisa of CBS Sports. At the end of the season Halladay will become a free agent. The Phillies are also without pitcher John Lannan who will also miss six to eight weeks with a quad strain near his knee. On Wednesday the team signed veteran pitcher Carlos Zambrano to a minor league deal. At 19-22 and only 3.5 games back, the Phillies are well without striking distance of the cooling Atlanta Braves. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:30:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/roy_halladay_to_rest_6_8_weeks_after_surgery/13631489 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/roy_halladay_to_rest_6_8_weeks_after_surgery/13631489 Roy Halladay to rest 6-8 weeks after surgery http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/roy_halladay_to_rest_6_8_weeks_after_surgery/13631489 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Thu, 16 May 2013 12:45:52 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/foul_ball_flub_leads_to_public_shaming_for_phillies_fan/13631450 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/foul_ball_flub_leads_to_public_shaming_for_phillies_fan/13631450 Phillies fan embarrassed by foul ball flub http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/foul_ball_flub_leads_to_public_shaming_for_phillies_fan/13631450 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/4/74b268bad2a9c06120e0df942420b94be13d410a/mini/phillies-fan.jpg Cole Hamels, Philadelphia Phillies The Phillies loss to the Indians yesterday, was it just another loss? Or does it make you think last seasons new contract for Cole Hamels was a mistake? Prior to the Phillies signing Hamels to a new deal I had come out and said the unpopular, http://phillysportsworld.com/moving-cole-hamels-could-save-the-phillies-next-season that a long-term deal was not the answer for the Phillies. Not that I did not want to keep him but the idea of a commitment that long and expensive, I did not view as good for the team. Fast forward to this season, the Phillies are a .500 team and the cornerstone of the pitching staff is 1-6 with a 4.61 era. Hamels has not been good and the Phillies cannot afford for him to continue to be bad especially with Halladay on the DL. Sure it is early but if Hamels continues to struggle he would be expendable  in July. The only problem, last season was the time to let him go. With each start Hamels is not looking like a good investmen... Thu, 16 May 2013 10:57:39 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/hamels_becoming_more_expendable_with_each_start/13630169 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/hamels_becoming_more_expendable_with_each_start/13630169 Hamels becoming more expendable with each start http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/hamels_becoming_more_expendable_with_each_start/13630169 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/d/4da141d1fb754ba60f9876a28bdef11c03619d8d/mini/6502356.jpg Here is the latest episode of Phillies Nation TV with Pat Gallen, Corey Seidman, Ryann Williams, and Jay Floyd. Pat got a chance to speak with a local doctor about what goes into a surgery like the one Roy Halladay will undergo. Jay spoke with top minor league prospect Jesse Biddle at Reading, and he talked about what it would be like to get the call to the bigs. Tue, 14 May 2013 20:54:47 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/phillies_nation_tv_halladays_shoulder_biddle_at_reading/13618709 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/phillies_nation_tv_halladays_shoulder_biddle_at_reading/13618709 Phillies Nation TV: Halladay’s Shoulder, Biddle at Reading http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/phillies_nation_tv_halladays_shoulder_biddle_at_reading/13618709 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/7107c4f1ad9aeb7269fbab1bb279f7d5b56888e0/mini/phillies-roy-halladay.jpg In a classy move, the injured Roy Halladay summoned reporters before tonight’s game so that he could offer some conciliatory words to Phillies fans. Below is a snippet of Roy’s comments. I’ve been thinking just the last couple of days. I just felt like I should address the fans. I know there is a lot of mixed opinions on pitching, not pitching, all that kind of stuff. I know there are people who are disappointed about how I pitched the last two years. I know there are a lot of people who are very supportive. So, one, I just wanted to thank them for their support. And my heart goes out to all of the people who spend all of their money and go out to the games and don’t get to see what they want to see. I know I’m not the whole team. There are still a lot of guys out there and it’s a fun team to watch. But I feel bad that I’m missing the time that I am. I feel bad for the fans that I’m missing the time. It’s tough. You feel an obligation to the organization, to your teammates, to the ... Fri, 10 May 2013 21:48:08 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/roy_halladay_apologizes_to_fans/13593803 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/roy_halladay_apologizes_to_fans/13593803 Roy Halladay Apologizes to fans http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/roy_halladay_apologizes_to_fans/13593803 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/f/df4c57a059aa61016b7f5aa6d592e46e88ed75ba/mini/philadelphia-phillies.jpg