The Philadelphia Phillies have signed an agreement with an athlete management system company to help track player health status.Per a press release received via email from Annette Wong, Marketing Associate for CoachMePlus, the company: “has signed an agreement with the medical and performance staff of the Philadelphia Phillies to provide their applied sports science platform.”The CoachMePlus system will … Continue reading Phillies implement sports science platform
Jesse Biddle Dealt from Phillies to Pirates
The Philadelphia Phillies have traded a former first round draft pick to the Pittsburgh Pirates.Homegrown lefty pitcher Jesse Biddle, recently removed from the 40-man rosterand recovering from Tommy John surgery that will keep him out for the entirety of the 2016 season, was dealt away according to a report by Philly.com’s Matt Gelb.The Phillies had designated the 24-year … Continue reading Jesse Biddle Dealt from Phillies to Pirates
Ken Giles remains on Hot Stove front burner
The Philadelphia Phillies have young closer Ken Giles boiling on the Hot Stove front burner at the baseball Winter Meetings.There are still a number of things that Phillies GM Matt Klentak can accomplish before leaving Nashville in a couple of days. One thing that he will not do is deal away his strong, young closer quickly. At least … Continue reading Ken Giles remains on Hot Stove front burner
Klentak eyeing free agent arms
The Philadelphia Phillies could move to add a starting pitcher via free agency before leaving the Winter Meetings.A number of sources have reported that Phillies GM Matt Klentak stated the following:“I would say, if anything, we’re probably getting closer to the free-agent front than the trade front.”With his already stated preference to stockpile arms, and … Continue reading Klentak eyeing free agent arms
Phillies Thanksgiving 2015
The Philadelphia Phillies organization and fan base have much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.That statement might seem a bit misguided considering that the Phillies finished with the worst overall record in Major League Baseball during the 2015 season.The Fightin' Phils finished in last place in the NL East for a 2nd straight season, and … Continue reading Phillies Thanksgiving 2015
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