Now almost seven weeks into the 2017 regular season, the Philadelphia Phillies are once again near the bottom of the NL East Division standings.As the club looks to improve upon their position, there are varying opinions as to the readiness of the top minor league prospects.I believe that two prospects now helping the AAA Lehigh … Continue reading Two prospects who could improve the Phillies right now
Ben Lively pickup For Phillies
The Phillies continued their rebuilding program today, as a New Year’s Eve trade sent veteran outfielder Marlon Byrd to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for young righthanded pitching prospect Ben Lively.A deal involving Byrd heading to Cincy has been rumored for at least a week, but it was believed that talks between the two clubs had collapsed. This … Continue reading Ben Lively pickup For Phillies
What will Ruben Amaro do next?
After JRoll trade, Amaro still has a lot of work ahead of himThere are two main things that we know for sure about the Phillies. First, they have publicly stated that they want to shed high-salaried and aging veterans, move on from the 2000’s core, and rebuild.Secondly, the Philadelphia Phillies have to fill a roster … Continue reading What will Ruben Amaro do next?
Byrd remains Phils elder statesman
Numerous rumors surround the Phillies oldest playerAt various times in recent weeks, trade rumors involving the Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles and other teams have swirled, but for now, Marlon Byrd remains the Philadelphia Phillies elder statesman on a roster still full of them.Even with the trade of Jimmy Rollins to the Los Angeles Dodgers (still … Continue reading Byrd remains Phils elder statesman
Phillies ghosts of Christmas past
As Christmas approaches, the talk around the Philadelphia Phillies is not very festive. What a difference from Christmas in the not-so-distant past, when the club was signing Cliff Lee, trading for Roy Halladay, and generally adding to a contender.If they can, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr, with the blessing of president Pat Gillick, of course, … Continue reading Phillies ghosts of Christmas past
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