The Philadelphia Phillies finished with a 71-91 record in 2016, good for fourth place in the NL East standings. That victory total was an eight-game improvement over their last place, worst in baseball finish of 63-99 during the 2015 season.As the Phillies’ rebuilding program continues, no one in the game expects them to be contenders in the 2017 … Continue reading Can Phillies improve by eight games again in 2017?
Phillies, Dodgers swap Ruf, Kendrick
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
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