Jayson Werth: Another Amaro mistake

Letting Werth leave after 2010 was another Amaro mistakeRuben Amaro’s record as the General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies is clearly weighted to the losing side of the ledger by every objective measure. Allowing Jayson Werth to leave via free agency has proven to be yet another Amaro mistake.Jayson Werth was born to be a … Continue reading Jayson Werth: Another Amaro mistake

Phillies Christmas stockings: Gifts or coal?

Phillies Christmas stockings: coal or gifts?It’s Christmas morning, and all across the Delaware Valley folks are waking to find presents under the Christmas tree and stockings stuffed with gifts. But what about the Phillies? For their 2014 performance, what did we leave in their TBOH Phillies Christmas stockings: gifts or coal?For the good boys, the good … Continue reading Phillies Christmas stockings: Gifts or coal?

What will Ruben Amaro do next?

After JRoll trade, Amaro still has a lot of work ahead of himThere are two main things that we know for sure about the Phillies. First, they have publicly stated that they want to shed high-salaried and aging veterans, move on from the 2000’s core, and rebuild.Secondly, the Philadelphia Phillies have to fill a roster … Continue reading What will Ruben Amaro do next?

Cole Hamels going home to San Diego?

Could Cole Hamels be headed home to San Diego?The Padres have been extremely active over the past week, completing one trade for Matt Kemp, and finalizing another for Wil Myers. Now could they try to bring Cole Hamels home to San Diego?Hamels is a San Diego native, born and raised. He attended Rancho Bernadino High School there, … Continue reading Cole Hamels going home to San Diego?

Phillies ghosts of Christmas past

As Christmas approaches, the talk around the Philadelphia Phillies is not very festive. What a difference from Christmas in the not-so-distant past, when the club was signing Cliff Lee, trading for Roy Halladay, and generally adding to a contender.If they can, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr, with the blessing of president Pat Gillick, of course, … Continue reading Phillies ghosts of Christmas past