The Phillies and we fans are suffering through a fourth consecutive losing campaign in which the club won no more than 73 games in any season.There is progress, however, down through the organization, and hope for the future. The minor league system is full of exciting prospects, a few of whom have made their big league debuts … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies: Off-season recommendations
AL Wildcard: Why the (Blue Jays / Orioles) will win
The Major League Baseball postseason gets underway on Tuesday night as the Toronto Blue Jays play host to the Baltimore Orioles in the AL Wild Card Game.These American League East Division rivals met 19 times during the regular season, with the Jays taking the series by a narrow 10-9, outscoring the O's by 97-81, or basically by an average … Continue reading AL Wildcard: Why the (Blue Jays / Orioles) will win
Philadelphia Phillies 2016 grade: Coaching staff
In 2015 the Philadelphia Phillies were the worst team in Major League Baseball, finishing at the bottom of not just the NL East or the National League, but all of MLB with a 63-99 record.That finish was the worst for the organization in 43 years. It came on the heels of back-to-back 73-89 seasons.So entering … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies 2016 grade: Coaching staff
Darren Daulton Foundation Fighting Brain Cancer
In 1980, the Philadelphia Phillies were driving toward the club's fourth NL East crown in five years.That thrilling season would ultimately culminate in a third National League pennant, and the then 98-year-old organization's first-ever World Series championship victory.In June of that summer, the Phillies made an 18-year-old catcher out of Arkansas City High School in Kansas their 25th round selection … Continue reading Darren Daulton Foundation Fighting Brain Cancer
Philadelphia Phillies 2016 grades: Rotation
When the 2016 regular season opened, the Phillies anticipated a starting rotation of veterans Jeremy Hellickson and Charlie Morton pitching in front of youngsters Aaron Nola and Jerad Eickhoff.The role of fifth starter in that rotation was a wide open spring training battle, with the favorites being a pair of left-handers with big league experience in newcomerBrett Oberholtzer and organizational arm Adam Morgan.But another … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies 2016 grades: Rotation
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