Nola has become an ace for Phillies(Photo: By Arturo Pardavila III via Wiki Commons)This 2018 season has been a true breakout campaign for Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola. In his fourth year at the MLB level, Nola has shown that he can be that rarest of commodities – a true ace.The 25-year-old right-hander was chosen by … Continue reading Phillies should not shut Aaron Nola down with just two starts remaining
Fangraphs ranks Citizens Bank Park poorly for “walkability”
Citizens Bank Park isn't an easy place to walk to for fans(Photo: Matthew Veasey)If you’ve ever been to Citizens Bank Park you know that it is a gorgeous ballpark. Tremendous sight lines, a 360-degree open main concourse that allows you to have a view of the action as you walk around nearly the entirety, and some of … Continue reading Fangraphs ranks Citizens Bank Park poorly for “walkability”
Phillies receive strong relief from rookie Victor Arano
Phillies 2018 rookie reliever Victor Arano(Photo: Ian D'Andrea via Wiki Commons)The Philadelphia Phillies have one of the youngest overall rosters in Major League Baseball. One of the more anonymous but successful of those youngsters this season has been relief pitcher Victor Arano.A 23-year-old right-hander originally signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers out of his native Mexico … Continue reading Phillies receive strong relief from rookie Victor Arano
It’s past time for the Phillies to move on from Cesar Hernandez at second base
Cesar Hernandez during 2018 season(Photo by Keith Allison via Wiki Commons)If you want to go ahead and say that this has been a roller coaster of a season for Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez then you would be on a really exaggerated summer coaster ride.What this season has demonstrated as well as any in recent memory is … Continue reading It’s past time for the Phillies to move on from Cesar Hernandez at second base
Jake Arrieta no longer an ace, but needs to be more consistent
Phillies need a more consistent ArrietaThe Philadelphia Phillies made the bold move to sign free agent starting pitcher Jake Arrieta early in spring training. You could excuse some fans of the team, starved for a winner after five bottom-dweller seasons, who thought the club had signed a Cy Young Award contending ace to front the team’s rotation.Arrieta has … Continue reading Jake Arrieta no longer an ace, but needs to be more consistent
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