On April 6th, 2015 for Opening Day against the Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies starting outfield consisted of Ben Revere in left, Odubel Herrera in center, and Grady Sizemore in right field.Six months later, on October 4th, the Phillies closed out the season hosting the Miami Marlins with a starting outfield of Darin Ruf in left, Aaron Altherr in center, and Jeff Francoeur in right field. During … Continue reading Looking ahead to Phillies 2016 outfield mix
Cody Asche should not be sold to Phillies fans as a regular
The Philadelphia Phillies removed former highly touted outfielder Domonic Brownfrom the 40-man roster last week, ostensibly cutting ties with the player who was once considered the top prospect in all of baseball.Cody Asche has never received such accolades, was never considered a top prospect. He has, however, been sold to the fan base over the last couple … Continue reading Cody Asche should not be sold to Phillies fans as a regular
Phillies 2015 report cards: Outfielders
After previously handing out grades to the 2015 Philadelphia Phillies infielders and catchers, it's now the outfielders turn. The starting outfielders based on playing time this season were Ben Revere, Odubel Herrera, and Jeff Francoeur, and there were 2-3 others who received substantive time.Others receiving significant time included Cody Asche, who started 61 games in left field. Domonic Brown, who the club released just yesterday, … Continue reading Phillies 2015 report cards: Outfielders
Cody Asche is not a “big part” of Phillies future
You've undoubtedly had plenty of time now over the last 36 hours to digest the news that the Phillies have decided to send former starting 3rd baseman Cody Asche down to AAA in order to have him develop further as a left fielder.The move is clearly in anticipation of the expected promotion this coming weekend of one … Continue reading Cody Asche is not a “big part” of Phillies future
Phillies 2015: Glass Half-Full View
Over the last couple of weeks, Michael Stern at That Ball's Outta Here examined the worst-case scenarios for individual Phillies players in the coming 2015 season. I'm going to expand that idea out over two parts: an absolute best and worst-case scenario for the 2015 Philadelphia Phillies as a team.In today's look at a best-case scenario, I'm pulling the … Continue reading Phillies 2015: Glass Half-Full View
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