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
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
Remembering the real Grady Sizemore
This afternoon, the Phillies designated outfielder Grady Sizemore for assignment. What this means is that the Phillies removed him from their roster in order to make room for the return to the team of Cody Asche, who was demoted a few weeks ago in order to become more acclimated to a position switch from 3rd base to left field.Sizemore … Continue reading Remembering the real Grady Sizemore
As Cole Hamels heats up, so do trade rumors
Well, Phillies fans, it's Memorial Day weekend, and Cole Hamels is still here, plugging away in red pinstripes for your Fightin' Phils.The ace lefty will take the mound on Saturday opposite Stephen Strasburg in a marquee pitching matchup that will give him yet another opportunity to shine in the spotlight for possible trade suitors.Hamels has allowed two or fewer … Continue reading As Cole Hamels heats up, so do trade rumors
Phillies should go for Ian Happ in 2015 MLB Amateur Draft
In the 3rd round of the MLB 2004 Amateur Draft, the Phillies selected a lefthanded pitcher out of Northwestern University by the name of J.A. Happ. In the upcoming 2015 MLB Draft, it might be time to give yet another Happ a serious look.The Phils have the 10th overall selection in the Draft, which will be held … Continue reading Phillies should go for Ian Happ in 2015 MLB Amateur Draft
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