Now almost seven weeks into the 2017 regular season, the Philadelphia Phillies are once again near the bottom of the NL East Division standings.As the club looks to improve upon their position, there are varying opinions as to the readiness of the top minor league prospects.I believe that two prospects now helping the AAA Lehigh … Continue reading Two prospects who could improve the Phillies right now
The Philadelphia Phillies are simply not ready to contend – yet
Much is being written by local scribes who follow the Philadelphia Phillies on a daily basis regarding the increased competitiveness of the club thus far in the 2017 season.Those writers are echoing the comments of Phillies team officials. In signing manager Pete Mackanin to a contract extension, GM Matt Klentak had this to say per Ryan Lawrence of … Continue reading The Philadelphia Phillies are simply not ready to contend – yet
Astros threaten to make a mockery of AL West race
The rampaging Houston Astros are threatening to make a mockery of the American League West Division race, and we're only six weeks into the 2017 Major League Baseball regular season.The Astros have jumped out to a 25-11 record through games of Friday, May 13. That is the best record in baseball, and leaves the club eight … Continue reading Astros threaten to make a mockery of AL West race
The Impossible Dream 1967 Red Sox
For younger fans of the Boston Red Sox, and Major League Baseball in general for that matter, this might be hard to believe. But for a long stretch of my lifetime, those Bosox were considered to be jinxed at best, chokers at worst. The Red Sox have captured three recent World Series crowns in 2004, … Continue reading The Impossible Dream 1967 Red Sox
Philadelphia Phillies Spring 2017 top ten prospects
Rhys Hoskins slugs way onto the Phillies Spring 2017 Top 10 Prospects listBack in November of 2016, I provided my Philadelphia Phillies Top 10 Prospects ranking. At that time, I broke down each player with an individual scouting report.While my Fall prospect list is more detailed, in the Spring the ranking usually will provide a … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies Spring 2017 top ten prospects
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