It was the top of the 7th inning in Monday night's Interleague series opener between the visiting Phillies and the host Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.The score was knotted at 4-4 between the two clubs, but the Phillies were threatening thanks to some shoddy Detroit defense.Leadoff man Peter Bourjos had reached 1st base thanks to an error … Continue reading Phils fans back Odubel Herrera benching
Phillies draft prediction: Pitcher A.J. Puk
It's time for me to end speculation as to whom I believe the Phillies should select with that #1 overall draft selection. For me, that pick is University of Florida left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk.Puk is a Junior majoring in Criminology at Florida, but his degree is likely going to have to wait a bit. After he … Continue reading Phillies draft prediction: Pitcher A.J. Puk
Phillies promote Tommy Joseph
Just hours before the July 31st trade deadline back in 2012, the struggling Phillies had come to the realization that they were not going to continue a glorious run of five consecutive NL East crowns.With that having become obvious, the team dealt away outfielder Hunter Pence to the San Francisco Giants for a three-player package.Pence would go on … Continue reading Phillies promote Tommy Joseph
Phillies approaching time for roster changes
Heading into Sunday’s finale of a weekend series with the Miami Marlins, a game that will get the Phillies more than 2/3 of the way through a long 10-game road trip, the club remains a surprising winner here in the 2016 season.The Phillies take a 17-14 mark into this afternoon’s contest with the Fish. That puts … Continue reading Phillies approaching time for roster changes
Charlie Morton gone for good
Back in mid-December, new Phillies general manager Matt Klentak completed one of his first trades, sending organizational pitcher David Whitehead to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for veteran starting pitcher Charlie Morton.The move was made to add an eight-year veteran to a rotation that was going to be relying heavily on a handful of inexperienced starting pitchers, while another … Continue reading Charlie Morton gone for good
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