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 16-22.
December 16, 1967
Jim Bunning is traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Woodie Fryman, Bill Laxton, Don Money and minor league pitcher Harold Clem.
December 16, 2008
Free agent outfielder Raúl Ibañez signs a three-year contract.
December 16, 2009
Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay is acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays for Kyle Drabek, Michael Taylor and Travis d’Arnaud.
December 17, 1978
Chase Utley is born in Pasadena, Calif.
December 18, 1973
Second baseman Tony Taylor returns to the Phillies two and a half years after being traded to Detroit.
December 18, 1992
Reliever Larry Andersen returns to the Phillies as a free agent.
December 18, 1997
Brandon Marsh is born in Buford, Ga.
December 19, 1935
Phillies Wall of Famer Tony Taylor is born in Central Alava, Cuba.
December 19, 1948
Coached by former Phillie Greasy Neale, the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Chicago Cardinals, 7-0, at snowy Shibe Park to win their first NFL championship.
December 19, 2006
Outfielder Jayson Werth signs as a free agent.
December 19, 2014
Phillies all-time hits leader Jimmy Rollins is traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for pitchers Zach Eflin and Tom Windle.
December 20, 2002
Right-hander Kevin Millwood is acquired from the Atlanta Braves for catcher Johnny Estrada.
December 20, 2007
Reliever Chad Durbin and outfielder Geoff Jenkins sign as free agents.
December 21, 1887
Phillies Wall of Fame outfielder Cy Williams is born in Wadena, Ind.
December 22, 1944
Hall of Fame left-hander Steve Carlton is born in Miami, Fla.