Somewhat surprisingly, the Phillies have announced that starting rotation candidate Brett Oberholtzer is being moved to the bullpen, leaving the 5th starter battle as a head-to-head showdown between Adam Morgan and Vincent Velasquez.Besides the obvious effect on that rotation battle, the move of Oberholtzer to the pen also muddles an already intense battle for relief pitcher spots. Other lefties who have been fighting for a … Continue reading Phillies 2016 lefty bullpen options
Darin Ruf likely getting his final shot with Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have a number of players who have been around for a few years, and appear to be running out of time with the ball club.After the 2015 season ended it was disappointing outfielder Domonic Brown to whom the Phillies said goodbye. At some point either during or after the coming 2016 season, the club will … Continue reading Darin Ruf likely getting his final shot with Phillies
Nick Williams could make or break the Phillies rebuild
The Philadelphia Phillies organization is home to one of the top outfield prospects in all of baseball.That prospect is 22-year old Nick Williams, a 6’3″, 195 pound left-handed star in the making who Baseball America recently ranked as the 27th best prospect in the game today, and baseball’s 7th best outfield prospect.Williams was originally selected by … Continue reading Nick Williams could make or break the Phillies rebuild
Phillies Infield: What’s on 2nd?
The Philadelphia Phillies rebuilding plan continues in 2016, and coming up with the next great 2nd baseman is proving a real challenge.For the better part of a dozen seasons, Phillies managers Larry Bowa, Charlie Manuel, Ryne Sandberg, and Pete Mackanin filled out their lineup card with the same name at the 2nd base position.In many of those dozen seasons, Chase Utley was one of … Continue reading Phillies Infield: What’s on 2nd?
Jerad Eickhoff potential injury ramifications
The Philadelphia Phillies pitchers and catchers just reported to spring training, and already there are questions regarding a member of the starting rotation.At last season’s trade deadline, the Phillies sent veteran starting pitcher Cole Hamels and hard-throwing lefty reliever Jake Diekman to the Texas Rangers. In return the Phils received a 6-player package that included a number of top … Continue reading Jerad Eickhoff potential injury ramifications
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