Matt Veasey PHILLIES

Cody Asche is not a “big part” of Phillies future

You've undoubtedly had plenty of time now over the last 36 hours to digest the news that the Phillies have decided to send former starting 3rd baseman Cody Asche down to AAA in order to have him develop further as a left fielder.The move is clearly in anticipation of the expected promotion this coming weekend of one … Continue reading Cody Asche is not a “big part” of Phillies future

Matt Veasey MINORS, PHILLIES

Domonic Brown is Where He Belongs

I read a post on Twitter earlier today where a writer who regularly covers issues surrounding the Phillies lamented on why so many people "hate" Domonic Brown.You can certainly count me among numerous folks who have lamented Dom Brown's play on the field. I think that I understand the feelings of those folks, and I wouldn't call … Continue reading Domonic Brown is Where He Belongs

Matt Veasey PHILLIES

Jonathan Papelbon must go

Phillies GM Ruben Amaro has tried to deal away closer Jonathan Papelbon. There have been talks with other teams. A couple deals may even have been close to completion. Papelbon is still effective, still has real value. There is interest.For his part, both over the winter and during spring training, Papelbon has played the good soldier. He has remained focused … Continue reading Jonathan Papelbon must go

Matt Veasey PHILLIES

Mike Schmidt’s 500th Career home run

Some big anniversaries come up during the course of a Philadelphia Phillies regular season, and I like to flashback for fans with a bit more detail. Today marks one such occasion, as it was on this date 27 years ago that Phillies Hall of Fame 3rd baseman Mike Schmidt blasted the 500th homerun of his career.The 1987 version of … Continue reading Mike Schmidt’s 500th Career home run

Matt Veasey BASEBALL, PHILLIES

Where is our Kris Bryant?

This afternoon at Wrigley Field in Chicago, the Cubs and their fans will excitedly welcome slugging phenom 3rd baseman Kris Bryant to their lineup for what almost all baseball experts believe will be the start of a tremendous big league career.Depending on the evaluator, Bryant is either the #1 or #2 (Byron Buxton, an outfielder with the … Continue reading Where is our Kris Bryant?