Bryce Harper appears to be taking final offers as free agency process nears an end

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'a1p8lMOMROxusZ78-LNZ2w',sig:'jxm0GRRjKhO44fo1haZWA8rDgWqQ5BGUhITkfxZMOFk=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1000931442',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsHarper met with the Phillies, Dodgers and Giants in recent daysFor months, the Philadelphia Phillies were among the leading contenders to land one of the two big free agents available during this Hot Stove season.With infielder Manny Machado coming off the market last week, the focus of the team was … Continue reading Bryce Harper appears to be taking final offers as free agency process nears an end

Can right-hander Drew Anderson elevate his big-league profile?

Barring the late signing of a veteran free agent such as Dallas Keuchel, the Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching rotation would appear to be set as spring training gets underway down in Clearwater, Florida. Aaron Nola is the newly-signed young ace. Jake Arrieta fills the proven veteran role. Nick Pivetta, Vince Velasquez and Zach Eflin are incumbents on the back-end trying to find consistency and … Continue reading Can right-hander Drew Anderson elevate his big-league profile?

Phillies fans are going to have to wait on Mike Trout

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'sysBPfSaTOpDQXKQg60PlA',sig:'ALzbcobvwtO0CrpofmRk9Z302RYXxKIF2wfe-sbLyL4=',w:'594px',h:'439px',items:'490210931',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsPhillies fans have never been shy about their affection for local guy Mike TroutIf you follow discussions among the Philadelphia Phillies fan base on social media you know that it is difficult to go more than a couple of days without someone admonishing the team to “bring home” … Continue reading Phillies fans are going to have to wait on Mike Trout

State of the Phillies address given by GM Matt Klentak during radio interview

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'HHINKyfeSN958ne2eh11KA',sig:'8d67vyxOHkp4YVbhcuDZDpWVSZc_XEOn0Z828DwCNAs=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'687854270',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsMatt Klentak answered numerous questions today on 97.5 FM The FanaticIt was just shy of three months ago now that I wrote here at Phillies Nation that general manager Matt Klentak should be considered as being on the proverbial ‘hot seat’ during this current ‘hot stove’ off-season.My principle argument could be summed … Continue reading State of the Phillies address given by GM Matt Klentak during radio interview

In radio interview, Manny Machado’s father claims son has multiple offers

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'vJHZmmGiSlFLXjD-hEuzVg',sig:'d2wh2EfkE1ru8OHK0CMFjW4ODKm-V6WAckTyX4WkUZE=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1000343058',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsThe Machado free agency is expected to be resolved soonThings are eerily quiet down at Citizens Bank Park here in the middle of January. But that just might actually be a sign that the Phillies are preparing to light up the ‘Hot Stove’ as the Philadelphia region prepares … Continue reading In radio interview, Manny Machado’s father claims son has multiple offers