Jerad Eickhoff not as bad as the 2017 record looks

Most of the talk surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies these days rightly involves two main topics. First is just how bad the current group of placeholder players is performing.The other major topic revolves around when the Phillies will begin to promote some of its better minor league prospects. And which of those prospects will get the … Continue reading Jerad Eickhoff not as bad as the 2017 record looks

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

Philadelphia Phillies 2017 Preview and Prediction

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'WliP-bg2SKxdF1EzEjb31Q',sig:'9zhP3Jfjh0l2ic4wlS_bYWhQ9E1mrcNxouL_q1YL-yg=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'523596310',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsMaikel Franco debuted in 2015 and hopes to push the Phillies forwardThe Phillies will pack up their gear following their final Grapefruit League game on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. It will then be time to say goodbye to Clearwater until next February.Equipment and personnel will then … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies 2017 Preview and Prediction

Phillies 2017: Rotation Depth a Strength, But There’s No Ace

The Philadelphia Phillies have officially begun the six-week spring training process down in Clearwater, Florida. One of the likely areas of strength for this year’s version of the Fightin’ Phils would appear to be the starting pitching rotation.A pair of veteran arms on short-term deals, a bulldog surprise, and a handful of talented youngsters give the club … Continue reading Phillies 2017: Rotation Depth a Strength, But There’s No Ace

Phillies Rebuild Now Largely Completed

The Philadelphia Phillies have suffered through five consecutive non-winning seasons. The last time that the club fielded a winner was with the franchise record 102 victories of the 2011 campaign. Phillies leadership spent much of the last three years turning the final pages from the previous championship era. With the trade of Carlos Ruiz and the buyout of Ryan Howard‘s … Continue reading Phillies Rebuild Now Largely Completed