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
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
Slow starter Cole Hamels again starts slow
On May 11th of last season, Cole Hamels took the mound for a Sunday afternoon game at CitiField against the host New York Mets.It was his 4th start of the year after beginning the season late due to a bout with bicep tendonitis.Manager Ryne Sandberg would work his starter to the bone that day, allowing Hamels to strain over 133 pitches in … Continue reading Slow starter Cole Hamels again starts slow
Philadelphia Phillies 2015 crystal ball
It's Opening Day in Major League Baseball and for the hometown Philadelphia Phillies. Finally, mercifully. A long, cold winter is in the rear view mirror. Spring has sprung, and not just on the calendar. Temperatures are starting to warm up, days are getting longer, the air actually feels different.It was a trying off-season for the Fightin' Phils … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies 2015 crystal ball
Ryne Sandberg on the early hot seat?
In an article today for CBS Sports, MLB insider Jon Heyman put Phillies skipper Ryne Sandberg near the top of his "MLB Managers on the Hot Seat" list. But is Sandberg really in danger of losing his job this season?Normally to lose your job as a manager in Major League Baseball, one of a handful of situations has … Continue reading Ryne Sandberg on the early hot seat?
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