Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'qKILq2k-SdlHIi7aCcB9mw',sig:'A-XgVzIurMYivEL-ssEXsWhYxIgH4WgDwMNBvvbkChs=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'646489040',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsBonifay spent two seasons on the Texas Rangers coaching staff in 2016-17Sources have reportedly told Matt Gelb of The Athletic that the Philadelphia Phillies will name Josh Bonifay as their new farm director.The likelihood is that a formal announcement will not come until after the World Series has ended. That … Continue reading Josh Bonifay will reportedly become the new Phillies farm director
Phillies prepare to enter 2018-19 MLB free agency period in strong financial shape
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'UUtDB85kTlBjBj-31v8_Xg',sig:'i48tTe2d3kRV1pXLtO7_zjPKJV-ffgAn-S24dIDZx3o=',w:'594px',h:'393px',items:'483048714',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsAs MLB free agency looms, Harper will make all the bubble gum he could ever blowWith last night’s Game One 8-4 victory by the host Boston Red Sox over the Los Angeles Dodgers, the 2018 World Series is officially underway.In addition to the inherent drama of the Fall Classic, late … Continue reading Phillies prepare to enter 2018-19 MLB free agency period in strong financial shape
Time for Matt Klentak to deal away Carlos Santana
Embed from Getty Images(Giving Santana $60 million in his low-30's was a mistake from the start)In December 2017, Philadelphia Phillies general manager Matt Klentak signed first baseman Carlos Santana as a free agent. The Phillies GM gave Santana a guaranteed three-year, $60 million deal that would take him from his age 32 through age 34 seasons.The move … Continue reading Time for Matt Klentak to deal away Carlos Santana
WIP’s Angelo Cataldi dukes it out with Phillies manager Gabe Kapler
I rehashed the Philadelphia Phillies collapse over the final two months of the season in last week’s piece on the “significant changes” that I feel general manager Matt Klentak needs to make in this coming off-season. So, let’s not wade through that murky water again. A great many Phillies fans became disillusioned by the collapse of the … Continue reading WIP’s Angelo Cataldi dukes it out with Phillies manager Gabe Kapler
Phillies president Andy MacPhail hedging bets on free agent activity
Phillies president Andy MacPhail(Photo: Keith Allison)The Phillies brain trust has been making the rounds over the last few days trying to defend the 2018 rise and collapse, and handle media and fan questions regarding their plans to better the team for the 2019 season.On Tuesday it was Andy MacPhail’s turn in front of the cameras … Continue reading Phillies president Andy MacPhail hedging bets on free agent activity
