Papelbon closed games for the Phillies in 2012 and he was really good at it. Is there any way he can be blamed for 2012? Scapegoating may be wrong, but it feels so good.

Following a lost season that included shoulder surgery, Michael Stutes had a rather fearsome end-of-season exit interview with Ruben Amaro Jr.

To be the man, you gotta beat the man, and the only thing that can beat Chase Utley is his knees.

Some departing words with future Hall of Famer Jim Thome, whose return to Philadelphia was cut short by the cruelties of the National League.

Jason Pridie apparently played for the Phillies this season. Yeah, I know. I don't remember either.

Tyler Cloyd's season in review and with some perspective, along with a new attitude for the non-descript fifth starter.

Counted on to duplicate or at least approach his 2011 numbers, Mayberry struggled badly in the first half before showing signs of life late in the season as the team's nearly full-time center fielder.

Utility player extraordinaire Michael Martinez completes his exit interview for the 2012 season.

Acquired from the Reds in January in a straight-up trade for the inexplicably popular utility infielder Wilson Valdez, the left handed reliever turned in an exceptionally strong performance down the stretch for the Phillies.

The Double-A Eastern League Home Run Champion made the most of a September cup of coffee in Philadelphia. Does he figure into the team's plans for 2013?