Harper and Machado may prefer Yanks, Dodgers to Phillies respectively

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'UkTX2vYJQ7pYkpI-p4mi-Q',sig:'ZvYhf62PIKQVcSEzWMEEDCBgEtE8MABAWY49U_z1NQM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1000931442',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsThe Dodgers appear to have passed the Phillies as leaders for HarperIt has long been speculated that the Philadelphia Phillies would be spending big money this off-season. The primary focus of such speculation has been on the two biggest free agents available, outfielder Bryce Harper and infielder Manny Machado.The Phillies have … Continue reading Harper and Machado may prefer Yanks, Dodgers to Phillies respectively

Phillies meeting with free agent Manny Machado goes well

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'UoV5MYu9SXxatYlh9h7LXQ',sig:'Szub_MkWiTAQErPav5Mr_eSjcx3Wu8x-ZlrAR7ttVnk=',w:'594px',h:'448px',items:'1021014462',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsMachado met with Phillies brass on Thursday at Citizens Bank ParkIt was a grey, rain-swept afternoon in the Philadelphia area. But the local professional baseball team did everything they could to paint a picture of a bright and sunny future with the organization for one of baseball’s highest-profile … Continue reading Phillies meeting with free agent Manny Machado goes well

For Philadelphia sports fans, Bryce Harper may be only big free agent drawing card

When the off-season began the Phillies had a clear mandate from the broader Philadelphia sports fan base. Those many fans who lie beyond the hardcore baseball fans who the team can count on every year, win or lose. The fans who have made Carson Wentz and Zach Ertz their favorite players on the Super Bowl … Continue reading For Philadelphia sports fans, Bryce Harper may be only big free agent drawing card

Bryce Harper appears to be closing in on his future long-term home

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'A1cPqb3oT5NT80TViOY8yw',sig:'WBiQ77JVJ1-mH8tLpQg19peLvUhcAwdIl4Fr7RBTLGg=',w:'594px',h:'393px',items:'483048714',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsHarper may be baseball's prized free agent, and he appears to be narrowing his optionsAs the week rolls along at baseball’s Winter Meetings in his hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada, the rumors and the speculation regarding free agent outfielder Bryce Harper are going to be coming at us non-stop.The Philadelphia … Continue reading Bryce Harper appears to be closing in on his future long-term home

Lefty starting pitching still a priority for Phillies this off-season

Keuchel won the 2015 NL Cy Young Award with the AstrosAfter agreeing to a deal with the free agent lefty starting pitcher a couple of days ago, the Washington Nationals today announced the signing of Patrick Corbin to a six-year, $140 million deal. Corbin now joins Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg in the Nationals starting rotation.With their own rotation headed by … Continue reading Lefty starting pitching still a priority for Phillies this off-season