With the Phillies clinging to a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th inning this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, the ball was turned over, as it has been for the vast majority of the last 3+ seasons, to Jonathan Papelbon.Much as he has over those 3+ seasons, Papelbon successfully closed out the game, striking out Matt … Continue reading Jonathan Papelbon holding up his end
When the Phillies Cole Hamels deal will get done
In reading along my Twitter feed, following comments on Facebook, and in fielding questions via DM and email, the question keeps popping up, now with a bit more regularity: when are the Phillies going to trade Cole Hamels?There is really a very simple answer to that question, though I doubt that it will be satisfactory to … Continue reading When the Phillies Cole Hamels deal will get done
Phillies select Cornelius Randolph in 2015 MLB Draft
When the Phillies turn came around to select 10th overall in tonight's 2015 MLB First-Year Player Draft, a number of players tied to them were off the board. For instance, just this afternoon at TBOH, I speculated on the club selecting from among outfielders Kyle Tucker, Andrew Benintendi, and Ian Happ.The three outfielders all went off the board … Continue reading Phillies select Cornelius Randolph in 2015 MLB Draft
MLB Draft 2015: Phillies need bats
Sometime around 8:00pm tonight, the Phillies will make the 10th overall selection in the 2015 MLB First-Year Player Draft. Having acquired a number of solid arms in recent trades, and developed a couple more through their system, the club should be focused on adding a sweet-swinging hitter with this year's top selection.In two previous pieces leading … Continue reading MLB Draft 2015: Phillies need bats
Fightin’ Phils Battle ALS
The Philadelphia Phillies bill their annual "Phillies Phestival" as a "fun-filled autograph and auction party for all ages", and this year's event will take place this evening at Citizens Bank Park on what is an open date in the Phils MLB schedule.The goal of the Phestival is to raise funds to help battle the devastating, … Continue reading Fightin’ Phils Battle ALS
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