Yasmany Tomas and Phillies: A perfect match

Cuban defector Yasmani Tomas looks perfect for PhilliesEver since it was announced that Cuban phenom Yasmany Tomas had left the island nation and would be seeking a job in Major League Baseball this past summer, speculation has run rampant as to which organization was his most likely landing spot.In recent weeks, that speculation has focused squarely … Continue reading Yasmany Tomas and Phillies: A perfect match

MLB Defensive Team of the Year 2014

Andrelton Simmons of the Braves is the best defensive shortstop in the game todayFor the casual fan of the game, the least appreciated and valued part of most baseball games is defense.Until some egregious error is made that costs their team a run, or worse yet, a game, many fans simply do not value this … Continue reading MLB Defensive Team of the Year 2014

Time running out on 2008 Phillies champs

They are heroes, icons to a generation of Phillies fans who grew up on the team in the last decade when it moved from the concrete behemoth that was Veteran’s Stadium into the gorgeous ballpark that is Citizens Bank Park.They are the last remnants of the 2008 World Series champion team: Cole Hamels, Carlos Ruiz, … Continue reading Time running out on 2008 Phillies champs

Phillies fans, it’s even worse than you think

Non-development of Brown has been a Phillies death blowThere is a lot of talk surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies as this year's Major League Baseball trading deadline approaches next week.Unlike many recent years, when the Fightin' Phils were "buyers" and that talked centered on who they might acquire, this year it is clear that the team … Continue reading Phillies fans, it’s even worse than you think