In many ways it was a rewarding 2017 Opening Day performance for the Philadelphia Phillies and third baseman Maikel Franco.The team came out on the winning end of a 4-3 score at Great American Ball Park against the host Reds on Monday afternoon. Franco contributed with a hit, a walk and a run scored.But in another way, Franco’s performance was a … Continue reading 2017 Phillies Spotlight Hitter: Maikel Franco
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 five key developing youngsters
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'BiPk_dgsRcJJkuJi02xf0A',sig:'zpaW2tvA9sFBcd9CG8EtjKfRSomaikFdctMAJFM4wxE=',w:'594px',h:'405px',items:'531442572',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsAaron Nola could become a future ace for PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies have spent the last two to three years rebuilding the farm system, and introducing youngsters into both the lineup and pitching staff.This upcoming season should prove to be one of major transition for the club. Five of the … Continue reading Phillies five key developing youngsters
Can Phillies improve by eight games again in 2017?
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?
Philadelphia Phillies 2016 Grades: Infielders
When the 2016 season opened there were many question marks across the infield, with 3rd baseman Maikel Franco the only player who seemed a reliable source of production.But as the season unfolded, the infielders mostly answered those questions in a positive fashion. In fact, Franco may have been the most disappointing player among the regular performers.Back in spring … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies 2016 Grades: Infielders
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