The Philadelphia Phillies today have traded away longtime disappointing 1B/LF Darin Ruf to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for one-time AL All-Star Howie Kendrick. In addition, the Phils will be shipping Darnell Sweeney back to Los Angeles. He was obtained in August of 2015 along with prospect pitcher John Richy in the deal that sent second baseman Chase Utley out west. RUF HAS BEEN A PHILLIES DISAPPOINTMENT … Continue reading Phillies, Dodgers swap Ruf, Kendrick
Philadelphia Phillies 2016 Grades: Infielders
When the 2016 season opened there were many question marks across the infield, with 3rd baseman Maikel Franco the only player who seemed a reliable source of production.But as the season unfolded, the infielders mostly answered those questions in a positive fashion. In fact, Franco may have been the most disappointing player among the regular performers.Back in spring … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies 2016 Grades: Infielders
Philadelphia Phillies 2016 grades: Outfielders
There is probably a wide swath of the larger Philadelphia sports fan base who were not paying much attention to the Phillies during the month of September.Unless you are, like myself, one of the hard cores who follows closely year ’round no matter the circumstances, you missed something significant and exciting.That exciting and significant development … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies 2016 grades: Outfielders
Darin Ruf likely getting his final shot with Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have a number of players who have been around for a few years, and appear to be running out of time with the ball club.After the 2015 season ended it was disappointing outfielder Domonic Brown to whom the Phillies said goodbye. At some point either during or after the coming 2016 season, the club will … Continue reading Darin Ruf likely getting his final shot with Phillies
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
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