Can right-hander Drew Anderson elevate his big-league profile?

Barring the late signing of a veteran free agent such as Dallas Keuchel, the Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching rotation would appear to be set as spring training gets underway down in Clearwater, Florida. Aaron Nola is the newly-signed young ace. Jake Arrieta fills the proven veteran role. Nick Pivetta, Vince Velasquez and Zach Eflin are incumbents on the back-end trying to find consistency and … Continue reading Can right-hander Drew Anderson elevate his big-league profile?

Update on Phillies talks with agent Scott Boras for outfielder Bryce Harper

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'JWaC00v4RYZoWjsVH8vvMw',sig:'8iCx-dFndn_So-GmJHC7xZ5nQnqFMg3T4J3FZ4vOytM=',w:'594px',h:'495px',items:'479055524',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsScott Boras represents Bryce Harper in talks with PhilliesOkay, Phillies Nation, here we are, finally. What began as one of the most anticipated Hot Stove seasons in Philadelphia Phillies history is drawing to a close. It has been a long, at times exciting, often times frustrating off-season around … Continue reading Update on Phillies talks with agent Scott Boras for outfielder Bryce Harper

Manny Machado reportedly opts to stay in the SoCal sun – in San Diego

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'iA990IB0RPd57EbzwHEbSA',sig:'yVFgYkIguRQMKgELJYxK0rK_LxgfbOouCh3mnLDFgs0=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1054035970',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsMachado will be playing in the SoCal sun for years to comeAccording to a number of reliable sources, the San Diego Padres have come to an agreement with free agent infielder Manny Machado.The deal is reportedly for 10 years and $300 million, which would make it the largest … Continue reading Manny Machado reportedly opts to stay in the SoCal sun – in San Diego

A number of veteran free agent infielders could help the Phillies improve their depth

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'DhTv7GiORM1w-y2UHdx5pQ',sig:'LUGqSWoM9BgtpjyEXwSV3Ee9KegMQ23bvahePDD6CM0=',w:'594px',h:'441px',items:'963632486',caption: true ,tld:'in',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsVeteran Jose Iglesias could help the Phillies infield depthMost of the talk surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies and the pursuit of further free agent help rightfully surrounds the big names of outfielder Bryce Harper and infielder Manny Machado.However, the club could still use a more veteran option as a reserve infielder. That … Continue reading A number of veteran free agent infielders could help the Phillies improve their depth

Phillies fans are going to have to wait on Mike Trout

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'sysBPfSaTOpDQXKQg60PlA',sig:'ALzbcobvwtO0CrpofmRk9Z302RYXxKIF2wfe-sbLyL4=',w:'594px',h:'439px',items:'490210931',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsPhillies fans have never been shy about their affection for local guy Mike TroutIf you follow discussions among the Philadelphia Phillies fan base on social media you know that it is difficult to go more than a couple of days without someone admonishing the team to “bring home” … Continue reading Phillies fans are going to have to wait on Mike Trout