The Philadelphia Phillies pitchers and catchers are reporting to Bright House Field today for the start of 2016 Spring Training in Florda.After a long winter of rest for most, recuperation for some, the hurlers and backstops were scheduled to check-in at Bright House Field on Wednesday. Workouts are scheduled to begin on Thursday, though some informal work has … Continue reading Phillies 2016 spring roster primer
Matt Harrison will not pitch in 2016
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced that a pitcher received in their big trade with Texas last year will miss the entire 2016 season.In dealing Cole Hamels and Jake Diekman to the Texas Rangers at the 2015 trade deadline, the Phillies received a package of major prospects that included pitchers Jake Thompson, Jerad Eickhoff, and Alec Asher, outfielder Nick Williams, and catcher Jorge Alfaro.Also received … Continue reading Matt Harrison will not pitch in 2016
Hard to see why Phillies traded for Taylor Featherston
The Philadelphia Phillies added more depth to their infield options in a minor trade with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.Coming to the Phils is 26-year old infielder Taylor Featherston, who filled a utility infielder role with the Halos during his rookie season in Major League Baseball a year ago.During that 2015 campaign, Featherston appeared in … Continue reading Hard to see why Phillies traded for Taylor Featherston
Phillies will once again honor local teachers
The Philadelphia Phillies will once again take an evening to celebrate the importance of teachers this coming season.On Friday, May 13th, 2016 during a game against the Cincinnati Reds, the Phils will honor 10 local teachers at Citizens Bank Park on Teacher Appreciation Night. This will be the 16th annual celebration of the educational profession by … Continue reading Phillies will once again honor local teachers
Phillies announce 2016 spring training guest instructors
The Philadelphia Phillies have invited a group of former big leaguers to participate in spring training as guest instructors.Continuing a decades-long tradition, the club has decided to bring in seven alumni during the course of 2016 spring training and the Grapefruit League season.This year’s group will feature:Mike Schmidt – the greatest player in Phillies franchise history and … Continue reading Phillies announce 2016 spring training guest instructors
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