Has it really been a decade since Brad Lidge threw the slider that left Eric Hinske spinning in the dirt and brought a World Series to the Phillies? For many it feels like yesterday, but the reality is that the entire cast from that team is gone; new roster, coaches, management, and even ownership to an extent.
Perhaps the most unsung hero of the 2008 Phillies championship was Hall of Fame general manager Pat Gillick, who took over for Ed Wade after the 2005 season. Both men made outstanding moves through the draft and trade market to get the city it’s first championship in nearly three decades.