Club management with the Philadelphia Phillies, itself the object of much change, has spent the past couple of years shaping the organizational talent for the future.Some of that young talent has already reached the big leagues. This is most especially true on the pitching staff.In the everyday lineup, the very best prospects in the Phillies system are … Continue reading Predicting the Phillies Opening Day roster
Do-or-die for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
To borrow a phrase from Yogi Berra, for Team USA it’s a case of “deja vu all over again” in the 2017 WBC.The disappointing performance of American teams over the history of the World Baseball Classic is well established. Team USA did not take home a medal from any of the previous incarnations of what has … Continue reading Do-or-die for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
Who Are These Federal Judges?
Much frustration has been visited in recent weeks upon those who support President Donald Trump in his efforts to better secure our nation. The source of that frustration has been certain federal judges, who have squashed the President's executive orders to ban immigration to the United States from particular nation's deemed as security risks. Many … Continue reading Who Are These Federal Judges?
Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor taps superstar potential
The box score for Game 7 of the 2016 World Series reveals that Francisco Lindor produced nothing in five plate appearances for the Cleveland Indians.The collar that was hung around the Tribe’s three-hole hitter in that decisive game of the Fall Classic by the Chicago Cubs pitching staff certainly stings.Lindor did reach on an error with two outs and nobody on … Continue reading Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor taps superstar potential
Champion Cubs may have next young star in Albert Almora
The Chicago Cubs ended the more than 70-year old “Curse of the Billy Goat” by powering their way to a 2016 World Series championship.A group of talented and youthful position players were keys in making that title possible. There were a pair of 26-year old players serving as virtual senior citizens in first baseman Anthony Rizzo and right fielder Jason … Continue reading Champion Cubs may have next young star in Albert Almora
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