The Philadelphia Phillies pitchers and catchers just reported to spring training, and already there are questions regarding a member of the starting rotation.At last season’s trade deadline, the Phillies sent veteran starting pitcher Cole Hamels and hard-throwing lefty reliever Jake Diekman to the Texas Rangers. In return the Phils received a 6-player package that included a number of top … Continue reading Jerad Eickhoff potential injury ramifications
Phillies abandon AM radio
The Philadelphia Phillies will have no AM radio broadcasts in the 2016 season for the first time since the introduction of the medium.Under the terms of a new contract reached with CBS Radio earlier this week, any 2016 Philadelphia Phillies games over radio, whether from spring training, during the regular season, or any possible postseason … Continue reading Phillies abandon AM radio
Brett Oberholtzer Favored in Phillies 5th Starter Battle
The Philadelphia Phillies will have an interesting, competitive battle in spring training for the 5th starter role in the pitching rotation.As pitchers and catchers begin their first workouts this morning, the working assumption among all of the experts and insiders that follow the team closely is that the first four spots in the 2016 starting … Continue reading Brett Oberholtzer Favored in Phillies 5th Starter Battle
Phillies 2016 spring roster primer
The Philadelphia Phillies pitchers and catchers are reporting to Bright House Field today for the start of 2016 Spring Training in Florda.After a long winter of rest for most, recuperation for some, the hurlers and backstops were scheduled to check-in at Bright House Field on Wednesday. Workouts are scheduled to begin on Thursday, though some informal work has … Continue reading Phillies 2016 spring roster primer
Matt Harrison will not pitch in 2016
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced that a pitcher received in their big trade with Texas last year will miss the entire 2016 season.In dealing Cole Hamels and Jake Diekman to the Texas Rangers at the 2015 trade deadline, the Phillies received a package of major prospects that included pitchers Jake Thompson, Jerad Eickhoff, and Alec Asher, outfielder Nick Williams, and catcher Jorge Alfaro.Also received … Continue reading Matt Harrison will not pitch in 2016
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