It is widely accepted throughout the industry that the Philadelphia Phillies have one of the most improved farm systems in the game.As my own “Phillies Fall 2016 Top 10 Prospects” countdown progresses, the player in the #6 slot becomes the third and final pitcher on the list.Franklyn Kilome is a 21-year old, 6’6″, 175 pound right-hander signed by … Continue reading Phillies Fall 2016 Top Ten Prospects: #6 – Franklyn Kilome
Phillies Fall 2016 Top Ten Prospects: #7 – Ben Lively
The Philadelphia Phillies have brought a number of young starting pitchers to the big leagues over the last two seasons who have a shot to become members of their rotation over the long term.In 2015 it was Aaron Nola, Jerad Eickhoff, Adam Morgan, and Alec Asher getting their shots. Eickhoff has become perhaps the club’s most reliable starter. Nola has … Continue reading Phillies Fall 2016 Top Ten Prospects: #7 – Ben Lively
Red Sox 2016 POY: Mookie Betts
The Boston Red Sox finished 93-69, recovering from back-to-back last place finishes to win the American League East Division crown.The BoSox were quickly swept out of the American League Division Series in three straight games by the eventual pennant-winning Cleveland Indians, with two of the three decided by a single run. While manager John Farrell and his team were disappointed in … Continue reading Red Sox 2016 POY: Mookie Betts
Orioles 2016 POY: Manny Machado
The Baltimore Orioles went 89-73 this season, finishing in a second place tie with the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East Division.The O’s then battled the Jays in the AL Wildcard Game in Toronto before losing on a walkoff home run in the bottom of the 11th inning.Despite that frustrating postseason ending to their year, … Continue reading Orioles 2016 POY: Manny Machado
Yankees 2016 POY: Masahiro Tanaka
The New York Yankees are the most storied franchise in the history of Major League Baseball, but the 2016 season was certainly not one of their best.Joe Girardi‘s club went 84-78, finishing in fourth place in the American League East Division standings. This was the club’s lowest finish in 24 years. It was one of only three times in that stretch … Continue reading Yankees 2016 POY: Masahiro Tanaka
MATT VEASEY 