The Philadelphia Phillies spent roughly six weeks down in Florida for spring training this year. And for a second straight spring, Vince Velasquez demonstrated power pitching in the Grapefruit League.Last year, Velasquez was competing to become the team’s 5th starter. He pitched so well that awarding him that role right out of 2016 spring training was an easy … Continue reading 2017 Phillies Spotlight Pitcher: Vince Velasquez
Philadelphia Phillies 2017 Preview and Prediction
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'WliP-bg2SKxdF1EzEjb31Q',sig:'9zhP3Jfjh0l2ic4wlS_bYWhQ9E1mrcNxouL_q1YL-yg=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'523596310',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsMaikel Franco debuted in 2015 and hopes to push the Phillies forwardThe Phillies will pack up their gear following their final Grapefruit League game on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. It will then be time to say goodbye to Clearwater until next February.Equipment and personnel will then … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies 2017 Preview and Prediction
Phillies five key developing youngsters
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'BiPk_dgsRcJJkuJi02xf0A',sig:'zpaW2tvA9sFBcd9CG8EtjKfRSomaikFdctMAJFM4wxE=',w:'594px',h:'405px',items:'531442572',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsAaron Nola could become a future ace for PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies have spent the last two to three years rebuilding the farm system, and introducing youngsters into both the lineup and pitching staff.This upcoming season should prove to be one of major transition for the club. Five of the … Continue reading Phillies five key developing youngsters
Phillies 2017: Rotation Depth a Strength, But There’s No Ace
The Philadelphia Phillies have officially begun the six-week spring training process down in Clearwater, Florida. One of the likely areas of strength for this year’s version of the Fightin’ Phils would appear to be the starting pitching rotation.A pair of veteran arms on short-term deals, a bulldog surprise, and a handful of talented youngsters give the club … Continue reading Phillies 2017: Rotation Depth a Strength, But There’s No Ace
Phillies Rebuild Now Largely Completed
The Philadelphia Phillies have suffered through five consecutive non-winning seasons. The last time that the club fielded a winner was with the franchise record 102 victories of the 2011 campaign. Phillies leadership spent much of the last three years turning the final pages from the previous championship era. With the trade of Carlos Ruiz and the buyout of Ryan Howard‘s … Continue reading Phillies Rebuild Now Largely Completed
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