The Phillies 3-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday afternoon behind a dominating performance by 22-year old Vincent Velasquez was a perfect summation of why the team is back at the .500 mark and showing improved competitiveness thus far in the 2016 season.The performance also highlighted why the Phils are only a .500 team, and … Continue reading Phillies pitching carrying the club’s improvement
Cedric Hunter an early feel-good story
On January 12th, Phillies general manager Matt Klentak made what seemed to be an uneventful free agent signing when he inked outfielder Cedric Hunter to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.Hunter had been a 3rd round choice of the San Diego Padres back in the 2006 MLB Amateur Draft out of a Georgia … Continue reading Cedric Hunter an early feel-good story
Phillie Phanatic to retire following the 2016 Phillies season
An iconic Philadelphia Phillies symbol will be calling it quits following the upcoming 2016 season.After nearly four decades of entertaining Phillies fans of all ages, it was announced during an appearance this morning on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that the beloved team mascot, the Phillie Phanatic, is now entering his final season with the club. … Continue reading Phillie Phanatic to retire following the 2016 Phillies season
Can Phillies be surprise 2016 contenders?
I'm going to be honest with you right from Jump Street here. I'm an old glass-half-full guy, and even I don't really believe that the Phillies can actually contend for the National League East crown in the 2016 season.Going further, I don't believe that the Phillies can contend for a Wildcard playoff spot. I don't … Continue reading Can Phillies be surprise 2016 contenders?
Phillies settle on Vincent Velasquez as fifth starter
That battle began as a four-man scrum among the righty/lefty incumbent pair of David Buchanan and Adam Morgan, and the righty/lefty newcomer pair of Vincent Velasquez and Brett Oberholtzer.Buchanan was knocked out early, as his Grapefruit League performances only served to remind everyone that he is a mediocre big league option at best. The club decision-makers then made the choice to … Continue reading Phillies settle on Vincent Velasquez as fifth starter
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