Was the Reaction to José Alvarado’s Return Overblown by Phillies Fans?

Was the reaction to José Alvarado’s return overblown by Phillies fans?

Only in Philadelphia can a reliever coming back from an 80-game PED suspension get an ovation loud enough to make people argue on the internet. José Alvarado officially rejoined the Phillies this week, and when he came jogging out of the bullpen Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park, fans let loose. Phillies officially reinstate Jose Alvarado and somehow, Jordan Romano survives There were some scattered boos, sure, but the cheers won out. Enough…

José Alvarado gets warm welcome back after suspension

José Alvarado on Wednesday made his first appearance out of the bullpen since being suspended in May. (Grace Del Pizzo/Phillies Nation) After a three-month absence, the Philadelphia Phillies reinstated José Alvarado from the restricted list on Aug. 19. He was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley prior to their Tuesday night game against Seattle, and in his first MLB pitching appearance since May 16, Alvarado got a warm welcome back as he took th…

Was the Reaction to Jose Alvarado's Return Overblown by Phillies Fans?

Philadelphia is the city of Brotherly Love, underdogs, and standing ovations. Jose Alvarado was reinstated from an 80-game PED suspension this week and will be a notable part of the Phillies’ playoff push. Called upon Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park, the home crowd delivered a few frustrated boos amid an overwhelmingly-positive response for the left-handed flame-thrower: José Alvarado got an overwhelmingly positive reception ahead of his first …