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Phillies lose reliever Tommy Hunter as first pitching injury of 2019

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'7UpkTY2CRsxBW8eYnfZmpA',sig:'1BrDvN11dGwrI2qWo2_19KLcdZuxrS3WhlPh6MajL9M=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1001068670',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsHunter becomes the first arm to go down in spring trainingWhen objectively evaluating the Philadelphia Phillies 2019 roster for potential strengths and weaknesses, the bullpen would have to be listed on the “strengths” side of the ledger.The addition of a few talented veterans this off-season to a solid … Continue reading Phillies lose reliever Tommy Hunter as first pitching injury of 2019

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Hamstring injury early in spring training sidelines Odubel Herrera

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'rPvaXKzgSAJ-bsOOkowY8w',sig:'Vh7fq_Mt39n0OCFOHkWrkGuo54DIl5fgRQnhr-570o4=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'537480446',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsHerrera injured early on in 2019 spring training campThe Philadelphia Phillies have suffered their first loss of the spring due to injury. In a battle with Roman Quinn for the starting job in center field, Odubel Herrera has suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain.Herrera is believed to have … Continue reading Hamstring injury early in spring training sidelines Odubel Herrera

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It’s time for the Phillies to finish off the Bryce Harper negotiations

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'fArN-2DVSM1pB5mfwJ-dfw',sig:'rx0IFmuON34xIDGy5BDFbLeYZ_4LQ-6CnYhnA8REttw=',w:'594px',h:'400px',items:'612546492',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsMiddleton (L) hasn't had a slugger like Howard in years"We’re going into this expecting to spend money. And maybe even be a little bit stupid about it.”This was the statement made by Philadelphia Phillies principal owner John Middleton at the Major League Baseball owner’s meetings back in mid-November. His statement lit a … Continue reading It’s time for the Phillies to finish off the Bryce Harper negotiations

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John Middleton flies to Las Vegas trying to close on Bryce Harper

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Q9P0bhP6S1hMHKvA3fEZPw',sig:'A933f0OEC_pkqHqWP2yUvj_2WEH_rxldOVnrhq-borM=',w:'509px',h:'339px',items:'539327295',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsPhillies owner John Middleton flew to Vegas to nail down HarperIn what has been a long off-season pursuit of free agent outfielder Bryce Harper by the Philadelphia Phillies, what went on Saturday just might have made for the wildest day yet.It all began on Friday when principal owner John Middleton’s … Continue reading John Middleton flies to Las Vegas trying to close on Bryce Harper

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Andrew McCutchen begins a career second act with the Phillies

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'2fp_4WknTiZOo7fUHfJW3Q',sig:'rEahTQFE1DwRjjdM_iqNZg8Fg3kDdIuLyCPO19fpik4=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1126510338',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsThe 2013 NL MVP brings veteran talent to the PhilliesFor the first time in three years the Philadelphia Phillies have a former big-league Most Valuable Player on their roster as Grapefruit League games get underway down in Clearwater, Florida.It was three years ago that Ryan Howard, who had … Continue reading Andrew McCutchen begins a career second act with the Phillies