The Philadelphia Phillies are promoting outfield prospect Nick Williams for his first big league opportunity this weekend.The promotion for Williams comes as a direct response to left fielder Howie Kendrick being placed on the Disabled List. The hamstring injury disables the nearly 34-year old for a second time already this season. Kendrick previously was out of the lineup from mid-April … Continue reading Nick Williams promoted to big leagues by Phillies
Phillies may need to step back with Vince Velasquez
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez described himself as “clueless” following yet another disappointing outing. The young righty took the loss as the Phils dropped a 6-3 decision to the cross-state rival Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon.Velasquez allowed five earned runs on seven hits over 5.1 innings against the Bucs. As is frequently the case, he started out … Continue reading Phillies may need to step back with Vince Velasquez
Jerad Eickhoff should be a long term workhorse in Phillies rotation
The surprising Eickhoff looks like a long term mid-rotation starterAt the 2015 MLB trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies shipped their ace starting pitcher Cole Hamels to the Texas Rangers.It was a crucial deal for the Phillies rebuilding program, coming as the team was dismantling the 2008 world champions and moving on from a core that had captured … Continue reading Jerad Eickhoff should be a long term workhorse in Phillies rotation
Day of Reckoning Draws Near for Placeholder Phillies
Time is running out for Rupp, Galvis and the current placeholder PhilliesAs management and ownership of the Philadelphia Phillies moved through their own transition period over the last couple of seasons, the roster has also been turned over.Gone now are the last vestiges of the first decade of play at Citizens Bank Park. Heck, a … Continue reading Day of Reckoning Draws Near for Placeholder Phillies
Phillies Triple-A Farm Club at Lehigh Valley May Be MiLB’s Best in 2017
The Philadelphia Phillies have been undergoing a public rebuilding program for the last two to three years. Management has made some astute trades. They have also done a solid job making selections in the annual Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. It all adds up to the Phillies accumulating an enviable array of minor league prospects. … Continue reading Phillies Triple-A Farm Club at Lehigh Valley May Be MiLB’s Best in 2017
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