The Philadelphia Phillies are a team of Major League Baseball based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are also known by their nicknames, the Phillies, the Phillies Fightin 'or, simply, the Fightin's. The Philadelphia Athletics (now Oakland) formerly Crosstown rival club in the first half of the 20th century (1901-1954). Today Phillies are the only active Major League franchise in Philadelphia.

The Phillies played in the Eastern Division of the National League since the realignment divisions in 1969. They have the distinction of being the oldest continuous names, city franchise in all professional American sports.

The Phillies have been the holder of record at a time for the longest World Series drought in baseball history at 97 years (1883-1980). Chicago Cubs (1908-present) broke this sad record in 2005. But the Phillies have the glory as the brand without losing the franchise in a major sports leagues in the United States (9956). The team soon become the first professional to reach 10,000 losses. The club has had its fair share of talent despite its flaws. It currently supports 31 Hall of Fame

In 1883 Alfred Reach, together with Col. John Rogers to buy Worcester Brown lower the NHL and the move to Philadelphia. REACH, Alfred is a former player and a manufacturer of sports, while Colonel John Rogers is a lawyer and politician. In the 1890s, the new name "Phillies" (a tribute to his city home), always strong listing record of 70 wins or more, but none has been necessary to move to range from little or extend the brushes mere possibility of a flame or a championship.

The Phillies finally won their first pennant in 1915. It was his 33rd season.The victory was due mainly to boost bullpen led by star pitcher of Grover Cleveland Alexander. He won an impressive 31 games, while four pitchers a successful game. Offensively, Gavvy Cravath of the league in RBIs and runs scored.

During the dark period for the franchise, the team saw the emergence of some outstanding players aa. In 1920, outfielder Cy Williams Slugger again to be the Phillies' winning three times in succession, NL Home Run crowns. In the 1930s, a young Chuck Klein has impressed everyone, along with Lefty O'Doul batting. He won the NL MVP in 1932 and the NL Triple Crown a year later.

The team name was changed to the Toronto Blue Jays during the 1940s. Later, several seasons, it was changed back.

The popular trade Phillies backup catcher Sal Fasano to the New York Yankees for minor league outfielder Made In Hector July 26, 2006. The Phillies also traded third baseman David Bell to the Milwaukee Brewers for minor league pitcher Laureano Wilfrido. The team responded well to these changes. The Phillies record stands at 66-65, behind the San Diego Padres by a mere 5 games to lead the race for the wildcard. The Phillies took the lead and loss of wild and were tied with the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Both teams set off for the last six games with identical 82-74 records, and Phillies in Washington and Florida, the Dodgers at Colorado and San Francisco. But the Phillies were eliminated from the series of two playoff games with one to play.

The Phillies made its first major acquisition of the offseason in 2006 6 December by the acquisition of Freddy García, pitcher for the Chicago White Sox for minor league pitchers Gavin Floyd (AAA 2006) and Gio Gonzalez (AA 2006). Wes Helms has also acquired free agent. He hit 329 and had 10 homers in 240 at-bats while playing for the Marlins Florida in the 2006 season.

The Phillies start the 2007 season with a home of April 2 opener against the Atlanta Braves.

The Phillies intend move its AAA affiliate in Allentown near, Pennsylvania, in April 2008 when the team, called the Lehigh Valley IronPigs will play in a newly built stadium, stadium Lehigh County. It is 7 .000 stadium capacity. The planned measure was received with enthusiasm by the closer Phillies AAA affiliate of the Philadelphia fans to move the also team a new stadium.

The home uniform is white in Phillies pinstripes and red road uniform is gray. Both are scripted letters "Phillies" with stars that dot the "i" in the chest with player name and number on the back. Hats are red with a single stylized "P". The team colors are red and white.
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