One of the more positive developments during this season of slow growth for the rebuilding Philadelphia Phillies organization has been the progress of the starting catcher.Cameron Rupp, who turns 28 years old in September, was the club's 3rd round selection in the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft out of the University of Texas.Rupp was born in … Continue reading Phillies Trade Chips: Cameron Rupp
Phillies trade chips: Jeanmar Gomez
During the off-season, Phillies GM Matt Klentak dealt away closer Ken Giles in exchange for a large haul of prospects that included current starting pitcher Vincent Velasquez.While some Phillies fans were initially disappointed in losing '100-Miles Giles', whom they saw as one of the few exciting, young drawing cards with the cub, those have been mitigated by the … Continue reading Phillies trade chips: Jeanmar Gomez
Phillies trade chips: Hector Neris
The Major League Baseball non-waiver trade deadline is less than two weeks away now, coming on Monday, August 1st, 2016.Before that time, it should surprise no one if the Philadelphia Phillies swing a handful of deals. In some of those, the mission may be to simply move longtime favorites Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz to a contender for one … Continue reading Phillies trade chips: Hector Neris
Phillies trade chips: Peter Bourjos
When new Phillies GM Matt Klentak selected outfielder Peter Bourjos off waivers from the Saint Louis Cardinals back on December 2nd of this past off-season, the move caused some scratching of heads among the fan base.The Phillies already had Odubel Herrera, Aaron Altherr, and Cody Asche on the roster and apparently needing regular playing time. In the minor leagues, top outfield prospect Nick … Continue reading Phillies trade chips: Peter Bourjos
Phillies trade chips: Jeremy Hellickson
In the continuation of my series on some of the more likely possibilities to be traded away by the Phillies over these next two weeks prior to the August 1st MLB non-waiver trade deadline, the next look will be at perhaps the single most likely and highest-valued such asset.Jeremy Hellickson was acquired by Phillies GM Matt … Continue reading Phillies trade chips: Jeremy Hellickson
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