Not long ago, the Philadelphia Phillies were a formidable team. In 2008, they won their first World Series in 28 years and made the playoffs the next three seasons as well. They had power hitters, slick fielders and a strong rotation.
Now that team is virtually gone, and the Phillies have the worst record in baseball.
On Wednesday, one more key piece left town when second baseman Chase Utley was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two prospects.
Phillies fans Wednesday night gave Utley a standing ovation, a salute to his service and a thank you for the team’s glory years.