The Philadelphia Phillies fell just short of the playoffs repeatedly during the 2001-06 seasons that led up to their five straight NL East Division crowns.
A number of veteran free agent infielders could help the Phillies improve their depth
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'DhTv7GiORM1w-y2UHdx5pQ',sig:'LUGqSWoM9BgtpjyEXwSV3Ee9KegMQ23bvahePDD6CM0=',w:'594px',h:'441px',items:'963632486',caption: true ,tld:'in',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsVeteran Jose Iglesias could help the Phillies infield depthMost of the talk surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies and the pursuit of further free agent help rightfully surrounds the big names of outfielder Bryce Harper and infielder Manny Machado.However, the club could still use a more veteran option as a reserve infielder. That … Continue reading A number of veteran free agent infielders could help the Phillies improve their depth
Bullpen becoming a strength for the Phillies
Seranthony Dominguez (R) has strengthened the 'penThe Philadelphia Phillies dropped a 3-0 heartbreaker on Wednesday night at Citi Field. The host New York Mets won it on a two-out, pinch-hit, three-run home run from Brandon Nimmo off Phillies reliever Mark Leiter Jr to gain a split of the four-game series between the division rivals.For some Phillies fans, this might seem like … Continue reading Bullpen becoming a strength for the Phillies
MLB 2009: National League
Unlike the American League, which I covered in yesterday's entry and which is dominated by three teams, the National League pennant race in MLB is wide open. This is both good news and bad for our own Phillies. The bad news is that there are a lot of pretty good teams in the NL that … Continue reading MLB 2009: National League
It’s just a fantasy
If you know me, you know that I am a huge baseball fan. A lifelong Phillies fan, of course, and someone who played for and managed a local championship men's softball team for over a decade and a half. As I got a bit older, I retired the old glove and bat, and moved … Continue reading It’s just a fantasy