Strong 2018 finish has Hector Neris stock up entering Phillies 2019 campaign

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'G6nFIZpvRAxpLIJo5P2BHg',sig:'VK8EJw1hUCzch002V7V7kMJjoRS0uEGJ1-1s0Gq9vOs=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1031719450',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsNeris was back to his shutdown self in 2018's second halfGrowing up in Villa Altagracia in the San Cristobal province of the Dominican Republic, Hector Neris was a gifted athlete who enjoyed utilizing both his physical and mental gifts.While enjoying the physical competition on the baseball diamond and on both … Continue reading Strong 2018 finish has Hector Neris stock up entering Phillies 2019 campaign

Phillies lose reliever Tommy Hunter as first pitching injury of 2019

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'7UpkTY2CRsxBW8eYnfZmpA',sig:'1BrDvN11dGwrI2qWo2_19KLcdZuxrS3WhlPh6MajL9M=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1001068670',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsHunter becomes the first arm to go down in spring trainingWhen objectively evaluating the Philadelphia Phillies 2019 roster for potential strengths and weaknesses, the bullpen would have to be listed on the “strengths” side of the ledger.The addition of a few talented veterans this off-season to a solid … Continue reading Phillies lose reliever Tommy Hunter as first pitching injury of 2019

Phillies agree to 2019 contract with pitcher Jerad Eickhoff

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'xn_ph6jJRl5mUyZKUTh8ow',sig:'3VAXBmVLX0t5P-VelB0_afoByPjmd8vKSK3ZnYYwLBs=',w:'594px',h:'415px',items:'672542066',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsEickhoff will provide rotation insurance to the 2019 PhilliesAfter reaching a one-year deal with arbitration-eligible reliever Hector Neris this afternoon, the Phillies have now reportedly agreed to a contract with another pitcher as well.This time it was 28-year-old right-hander Jerad Eickhoff, who missed nearly all of the 2018 season due to a lat injury that … Continue reading Phillies agree to 2019 contract with pitcher Jerad Eickhoff

Hector Neris agrees to one-year deal with Phillies, avoiding arbitration

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'rb5sVH9cSzl6_Kh0r7QBmQ',sig:'VBDYLiO0iQS-7PMEXGphykm46E3-atsmzbVVvDJ2Y0o=',w:'594px',h:'415px',items:'993668786',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsThe Phillies hope that Neris returns to lockdown form in 2019The Philadelphia Phillies have avoided arbitration with one of their nine eligible players, agreeing to a one-year contract with reliever Hector Neris.Neris reportedly agreed to a deal worth $1.8 million per numerous sources. That figure is more than triple … Continue reading Hector Neris agrees to one-year deal with Phillies, avoiding arbitration

Phillies 2019 bullpen just one piece short of elite status

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'fkoFjKd0RTB3QAjyE1QIyQ',sig:'tXo6mbeUMb4_3XLheLv2XAbxys7L2tvVo4RjPg4DG9k=',w:'594px',h:'412px',items:'962874652',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsJuan Nicasio brings a veteran presence to deeper Phillies bullpenPhiladelphia Phillies general manager Matt Klentak had four major boxes that needed to be checked off when this off-season began if he wanted to truly build a contending team for the 2019 season.Those four were a proven impact run-producer … Continue reading Phillies 2019 bullpen just one piece short of elite status