How might Phillies be affected if the DH comes to the National League?

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'-URWQbECQq9FYXA6mcpNsQ',sig:'vkhKr5a73KtnwsaEUQN3g77bh5aL5eAHPoKCBBJ2jko=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'110383087',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsPhillies pitcher Joe Blanton homers in Game Four of the 2008 World SeriesIt’s an idea that has been discussed for at least the last four-and-a-half decades in Major League Baseball. And yesterday that idea of a “universal DH” again arose and spread quickly in discussions across the baseball … Continue reading How might Phillies be affected if the DH comes to the National League?

With much to prove in 2019, Odubel Herrera already working out in Florida

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'1wjbQiUuRa51bgVfYlyIBg',sig:'tYsSa4YaiwOhYkhfaiOO8EdILfUiIswXasEOmswppRw=',w:'594px',h:'416px',items:'978155362',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js'El Torito' is coming off a down year and has increased competition in 2019It is the middle of January here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was seasonably cold this morning as I took my little dog, Kiki, on her morning walk. The high is expected to possibly reach 40 … Continue reading With much to prove in 2019, Odubel Herrera already working out in Florida

Hector Neris agrees to one-year deal with Phillies, avoiding arbitration

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'rb5sVH9cSzl6_Kh0r7QBmQ',sig:'VBDYLiO0iQS-7PMEXGphykm46E3-atsmzbVVvDJ2Y0o=',w:'594px',h:'415px',items:'993668786',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsThe Phillies hope that Neris returns to lockdown form in 2019The Philadelphia Phillies have avoided arbitration with one of their nine eligible players, agreeing to a one-year contract with reliever Hector Neris.Neris reportedly agreed to a deal worth $1.8 million per numerous sources. That figure is more than triple … Continue reading Hector Neris agrees to one-year deal with Phillies, avoiding arbitration

Phillies off-season moves will mean goodbyes for some current position players

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'YXkPaAg8R7ZCdo9hM4Vf5g',sig:'TS3UJ2g5Bm2fRpIu_WFj46QlCxRXnlsQzClB6XYDBKE=',w:'594px',h:'391px',items:'585729072',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsAltherr, Franco, Herrera (L-R) among current Phillies who could be gone in 2019Most of the talk during this current Major League Baseball off-season where the Philadelphia Phillies has been concerned has revolved around new players coming to the team.A new shortstop was brought in via trade in Jean Segura. … Continue reading Phillies off-season moves will mean goodbyes for some current position players

Phillies have 10 remaining arbitration-eligible players

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'wCJds0PISxx1Vy4suTk5uw',sig:'DYV5V0Z9Uo5C0VmWr96uv6u-Y_exK7zYsTDCZ4VzN28=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1010796436',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsFranco is one arbitration-eligible who should return in 2019With the announcement this weekend that Pedro Florimon was outrighted from the 40-man roster, cleared waivers, and opted to become a free agent the Philadelphia Phillies have 10 arbitration-eligible players remaining.Five of the seven are pitchers: right-handers Aaron Nola, Vince Velasquez, Jerad Eickhoff, and Hector Neris and … Continue reading Phillies have 10 remaining arbitration-eligible players