Tony Phillips Making Professional Baseball Comeback At 56
The 56-year-old Phillips signed with the independent Pittsburg (Calif.) Diamonds over the weekend and is set to make his debut Wednesday night. This is no short-term stunt, either. Phillips told the Oakland Tribune he’s hoping to play his way into a deal with a team in the Dominican Republic — largely to take up a challenge made by a player he coached a few years ago. MORE: Jersey Confidence Index, MLB edition...