MLB "insider" Jon Heyman has once again hopped aboard the Cole Hamels Trade Rumors Hysteria Train, reporting today that "the Rangers and Phillies continue to remain in contact regarding star left-hander Cole Hamels."As usual with these bi-monthly "Hamels to..." pieces offered by one reporter or another, the substance behind Heyman's piece today is supported by information provided … Continue reading Jon Heyman pulls a Slapshot on Cole Hamels
Phillies arms agreement
Over the last three days, three different Phillies veteran pitchers sat at the dais in Clearwater to answer reporters questions. Cliff Lee on Thursday, Jonathan Papelbon on Friday, and Cole Hamels on Saturday have differences in their individual situations, but also share some important similarities.An unbiased examination, without any agenda regarding the media-driven storyline of distraction and awkwardness at this Phillies spring … Continue reading Phillies arms agreement
Hamels hysteria
Phillies pitchers and catchers are due to report to Bright House Field today for the official opening of 2015 spring training, and recent comments by ace Cole Hamels have driven numerous radio talk hosts, sports writers, and bloggers into a state of hysteria.To me, their reaction is completely overblown, and actually seems a bit hysterical.For weeks, various sources have … Continue reading Hamels hysteria
Phillies 2015: Glass Half-Empty
Yesterday, I gave my opinion of what a "Phillies Glass Half-Full View" would look like.Today, I'm going to swing to the opposite end of the spectrum from yesterday's sunshine and roses possibilities. What if everything that can go wrong, does go wrong for the 2015 Fightin' Phils? Well, folks, that could get downright ugly indeed.Just four … Continue reading Phillies 2015: Glass Half-Empty
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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