One of the least discussed and yet most important and interesting players for the coming 2015 Philadelphia Phillies season is their stopgap shortstop, Freddy Galvis. I've discussed Galvis a couple of times this off-season over at TBOH, and now as spring training opens, it's important to tie it all together.For the last 14 seasons, Jimmy Rollins came to Clearwater, … Continue reading Galvis is the Phillies stopgap shortstop
Ben Davis gets nod as Phillies new TV color man
Comcast Sportsnet made it official today, announcing that local product and former major leaguer Ben Davis will join their 2015 Philadelphia Phillies broadcast team.At the completion of the 2014 season, former pitcher and hometown hero Jamie Moyer informed the team that he would not be returning to the broadcasting booth in order to focus more time on his family and charitable … Continue reading Ben Davis gets nod as Phillies new TV color man
Hamels hysteria
Phillies pitchers and catchers are due to report to Bright House Field today for the official opening of 2015 spring training, and recent comments by ace Cole Hamels have driven numerous radio talk hosts, sports writers, and bloggers into a state of hysteria.To me, their reaction is completely overblown, and actually seems a bit hysterical.For weeks, various sources have … Continue reading Hamels hysteria
Ryan Howard still the Phillies’ Big Piece
In his "Zo Zone" blog posting today, Philadelphia Phillies insider for MLB.com Todd Zolecki reported that manager Ryne Sandberg still considers Ryan Howard his starting 1st baseman entering spring training.Zolecki quoted the Phils skipper: “Right now, unless he gets unseated, he’s the first baseman. He needs to prepare himself to be the best first baseman he can be.”The manager reportedly spoke with … Continue reading Ryan Howard still the Phillies’ Big Piece
Phillies 2015: Glass Half-Empty
Yesterday, I gave my opinion of what a "Phillies Glass Half-Full View" would look like.Today, I'm going to swing to the opposite end of the spectrum from yesterday's sunshine and roses possibilities. What if everything that can go wrong, does go wrong for the 2015 Fightin' Phils? Well, folks, that could get downright ugly indeed.Just four … Continue reading Phillies 2015: Glass Half-Empty
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