Carlos Santana trade to the Twins may make most sense for Phillies

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'S8SpXMHZTRpfyCxWd8p5Fw',sig:'qXoRoSTrreSwa15CDMxaMFeEk7-5H65iCR9UzKgKdiw=',w:'594px',h:'431px',items:'1002945204',caption: true ,tld:'dk',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsSpeculation on a Santana trade is increasing with the Twins a logical destinationMuch speculation has developed in recent days that the Philadelphia Phillies could be looking to deal away first baseman Carlos Santana.While I had previously pushed that possibility here at Phillies Nation, the notion gained real traction with … Continue reading Carlos Santana trade to the Twins may make most sense for Phillies

Phillies top 20 prospects summer 2018

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'fhJAZfsiQlxCL5ZHYvQLtA',sig:'GSYfq1jXHcjhwE9a6WtwJwgh9Eo6Dr7O-_CxC_Cr8PU=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'967382762',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsPitcher Sixto Sanchez is the consensus top Phillies prospectThe Phillies Nation official Top 20 Philadelphia Phillies prospect ranking has been compiled from a survey of select members of our current staff.Taking part in the survey were myself, Editorial Director Tim Kelly and staff writer Alec Whitaker, who produces our “Minor League Mash-up” … Continue reading Phillies top 20 prospects summer 2018

Off the DL and back on the mound, Phillies need Zach Eflin at 100%

Eflin off the DL, on the mound in Dodgers series openerThe Philadelphia Phillies open an intriguing three-game series on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Interest in this series comes from a number of angles for Phillies fans. For many, that starts with the return to South Philly for the final … Continue reading Off the DL and back on the mound, Phillies need Zach Eflin at 100%

Reports surfacing that Manny Machado will be traded this week

Could this local artist rendering be a preview?With the MLB non-waiver trade deadline looming just two weeks away, the Philadelphia Phillies remain one of the favorites to land superstar shortstop Manny Machado from the Baltimore Orioles.Based on a number of developments leaking out into the media on Monday morning, things now appear to be finally … Continue reading Reports surfacing that Manny Machado will be traded this week

Phillies back in the lead in Manny Machado sweepstakes

Ken Rosenthal reports Phillies have upped Machado offerThe roller-coaster saga that is the Manny Machado sweepstakes appears to have taken another wild turn, this time back in the Philadelphia Phillies favor.On Friday afternoon, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic tweeted out that the Phillies “have increased their offer” for Machado. The information came to … Continue reading Phillies back in the lead in Manny Machado sweepstakes