Matt Veasey PHILLIES

Phillies reportedly still involved in Corey Kluber trade discussions

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'BMUu9J-QSG1S7dg4z1hKXw',sig:'R3dXWS5tp2RPs34In3SM6qz_dLXJgIDriaFYhVy0Xjs=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'618076712',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsKluber is one of baseball's few genuine ace-caliber starting pitchersPhillies Nation was rocked by a report on Boxing Day that the two high-profile free agents who the club has publicly pursued with big contract offers this off-season, Manny Machado and Bryce Harper, may hold a negative opinion of the city, the Phillies organization, … Continue reading Phillies reportedly still involved in Corey Kluber trade discussions

Matt Veasey BASEBALL

My 2019 IBWAA Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'31PqUBGfSIVsaeCdbaiE1g',sig:'FRGiD69OoJCv2tA-ET1qwc1An7rkJDYnIKFRkNVznc4=',w:'594px',h:'445px',items:'1007392298',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsFormer Phillies star Jim Thome was among those voted into the HOF last yearAs a lifetime member of the IBWAA (Internet Baseball Writers Association), I have the honor of being involved in the organization’s annual Hall of Fame voting process. This is my fifth year with a ballot, and my … Continue reading My 2019 IBWAA Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

Matt Veasey PHILLIES

Phillies off-season moves will mean goodbyes for some current position players

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'YXkPaAg8R7ZCdo9hM4Vf5g',sig:'TS3UJ2g5Bm2fRpIu_WFj46QlCxRXnlsQzClB6XYDBKE=',w:'594px',h:'391px',items:'585729072',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsAltherr, Franco, Herrera (L-R) among current Phillies who could be gone in 2019Most of the talk during this current Major League Baseball off-season where the Philadelphia Phillies has been concerned has revolved around new players coming to the team.A new shortstop was brought in via trade in Jean Segura. … Continue reading Phillies off-season moves will mean goodbyes for some current position players

Matt Veasey BASEBALL, PHILLIES

Harper and Machado may prefer Yanks, Dodgers to Phillies respectively

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'UkTX2vYJQ7pYkpI-p4mi-Q',sig:'ZvYhf62PIKQVcSEzWMEEDCBgEtE8MABAWY49U_z1NQM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1000931442',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsThe Dodgers appear to have passed the Phillies as leaders for HarperIt has long been speculated that the Philadelphia Phillies would be spending big money this off-season. The primary focus of such speculation has been on the two biggest free agents available, outfielder Bryce Harper and infielder Manny Machado.The Phillies have … Continue reading Harper and Machado may prefer Yanks, Dodgers to Phillies respectively

Matt Veasey BASEBALL

Phillies meeting with free agent Manny Machado goes well

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'UoV5MYu9SXxatYlh9h7LXQ',sig:'Szub_MkWiTAQErPav5Mr_eSjcx3Wu8x-ZlrAR7ttVnk=',w:'594px',h:'448px',items:'1021014462',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsMachado met with Phillies brass on Thursday at Citizens Bank ParkIt was a grey, rain-swept afternoon in the Philadelphia area. But the local professional baseball team did everything they could to paint a picture of a bright and sunny future with the organization for one of baseball’s highest-profile … Continue reading Phillies meeting with free agent Manny Machado goes well