Backup catcher Andrew Knapp heats up as summer arrives

Backup catcher Andrew Knapp has been hot of lateFor more than two months, Andrew Knapp was doing very little to help the cause of the 2018 Philadelphia Phillies. He was in his second big league season but had made the opening day roster for the first time.Knapp was expected to be a solid backup to starting catcher Jorge … Continue reading Backup catcher Andrew Knapp heats up as summer arrives

Vince Velasquez still trying to prove he is a long-term starting pitcher

Many still feel Velasquez would be better as a relieverAfter spending the last 10 days on the disabled list, Vince Velasquez returns to the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies. He will be activated in time for tonight’s scheduled 7:10pm EDT series finale with the division-rival New York Mets at Citi Field.The right-hander will be trying to show that he is … Continue reading Vince Velasquez still trying to prove he is a long-term starting pitcher

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

Predicting the Phillies Opening Day roster

Club management with the Philadelphia Phillies, itself the object of much change, has spent the past couple of years shaping the organizational talent for the future.Some of that young talent has already reached the big leagues. This is most especially true on the pitching staff.In the everyday lineup, the very best prospects in the Phillies system are … Continue reading Predicting the Phillies Opening Day roster

Phillies Appear Committed to Andrew Knapp as Backup Catcher

Coming into the 2016 season, the Philadelphia Phillies appeared to be gearing up for a battle. The particular battle that I’m referring to here was for their catcher of the future.The position was being manned at the big league level at the time by Cameron Rupp, who had never distinguished himself. The backup was going to be veteran Carlos Ruiz, … Continue reading Phillies Appear Committed to Andrew Knapp as Backup Catcher