Mike Lieberthal (pictured, right) caught the most games in Phillies history, 1,139. Since his last game in 2006, Ryan Howard (first base), Chase Utley (second base) and Jimmy Rollins (shortstop) took over the top spot at their respective positions.
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A peek at the past
Phillies Phlashback
A historical look at the dates of December 9-15.
December 9, 1960
Phillies Wall of Famer Juan Samuel is born.
December 9, 1975
Reliever Ron Reed is acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals for outfielder Mike Anderson.
December 9, 1982
Von Hayes is acquired from the Cleveland Indians for Jay Baller, Julio Franco, Manny Trillo, George Vukovich and Jerry Willard.
December 9, 1991
Catcher Todd Pratt is selected from the Baltimore Orioles in the Rule 5 draft.
December 9, 1992
Outfielder Milt Thompson returns to the Phillies as a free agent.
December 9, 2012
Third baseman Michael Young is acquired from the Texas Rangers for right-handed pitchers Josh Lindblom and Lisalverto Bonilla and cash considerations.
December 9, 2019
Free agent right-hander Zack Wheeler signs a five-year contract.
December 10, 1985
Closer Steve Bedrosian and outfielder Milt Thompson are acquired from the Atlanta Braves for catcher Ozzie Virgil and pitcher Pete Smith.
December 10, 1991
Infielder/outfielder Mariano Duncan signs as a free agent.
December 12, 2018
Outfielder Andrew McCutchen signs a three-year contract.
December 13, 1979
Outfielder Greg Gross is signed as a free agent.
December 13, 2004
Outfielder Shane Victorino is selected from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Rule 5 draft.
December 13, 2022
Left-handed pitcher Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Whiz Kids, dies at the age of 93.
December 14, 1948
First baseman Eddie Waitkus and right-hander Hank Borowy are acquired from the Chicago Cubs for right-handed pitchers Monk Dubiel and Dutch Leonard.
December 14, 1982
Closer Al Holland and future Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan are acquired from the San Francisco Giants for pitchers Mike Krukow and Mark Davis and outfielder C.L. Penigar.
December 14, 1994
Free agent Gregg Jefferies signs a four-year contract.
December 15, 1967
Catcher Mike Ryan is acquired with cash from the Boston Red Sox for pitcher Dick Ellsworth and catcher Gene Oliver.
December 15, 1976
Right-handed pitcher Marty Bystrom signs as an amateur free agent.
December 15, 2010
Free agent left-hander Cliff Lee returns to the Phillies on a five-year contract.