The Phillies raised the Commissioner's Trophy in 2008. When will they do it again?
Franchise: Philadelphia Phillies
First season: 1883
World Championships: 1980, 2008
Pennants: 1915, 1950, 1980, 1993, 2008, 2009
Division Championships: 1976-78, 1980, 1983, 1993, 2007-2011
Hall of Famers in Phillies Caps: Jim Bunning, Steve Carlton, Chuck Klien, Robin Roberts Mike Schmidt,
Retired numbers: 1 (Ashburn); 14 (Bunning); 20 (Schmidt); 32 (Carlton); 36 (Roberts); 42 (Jackie Robinson); P (Grover Cleveland Alexander and Chuck Klien)
Current home ballpark: Citizens Bank Park
Former ballparks: Veterans Stadium (1971-2003), Connie Mack Stadium/Shibe Park (1927, 1938-1970) Baker Bowl (1887-1926, 1929-1938), Recreation Park (1883-1886)
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Here are some of the best sources for Phillies news and commentary.
Phillies.com
Philly.com
Baseball-Reference.com franchise page
Beerleaguer
Phillies Nation
The Good Phight
Future Phillies
Copy Editor Patrick Abdalla doesn't need performance-enhancing drugs to take a look at all things Major League Baseball. Whether it's arguing about the Hall of Fame, quizzing someone with a stat out of left field, discussing a good baseball book, or talking about "Field of Dreams," Pat always enjoys some infield chatter. 