"Since the opening of Citizens Bank Park, the Schmitter has played an important role in helping establish Citizens Bank Park's Ashburn Alley as one of baseball's premier food destinations," said an Aramark spokeswoman. "We had several conversations with Joe this off-season in an effort to continue serving the Schmitter at the ballpark. We respect Joe's decision and thank him for his partnership and for bringing the Schmitter to Phillies fans for over ten years. We remain hopeful of finding a solution that will allow us to offer the Schmitter in the future. We take great pride in showcasing and featuring Philadelphia's distinctive tastes and favorite sandwiches at the ballpark and we look forward to continuing to do so this season and beyond."