The Philadelphia Phillies made a major statement today regarding their long-term lineup. And in the same move, the team was making a commitment to one of their key players.The club announced the signing of outfielder Odubel Herrera to a five-year contract with a pair of team options.Sources say that the deal, which runs through 2021 with options … Continue reading Phillies ink Odubel Herrera to five-year contract
Phillies Appear Committed to Andrew Knapp as Backup Catcher
Coming into the 2016 season, the Philadelphia Phillies appeared to be gearing up for a battle. The particular battle that I’m referring to here was for their catcher of the future.The position was being manned at the big league level at the time by Cameron Rupp, who had never distinguished himself. The backup was going to be veteran Carlos Ruiz, … Continue reading Phillies Appear Committed to Andrew Knapp as Backup Catcher
Phillies nearly ready to spend big again
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ffXjx9fWRexhi4HFhVlDvA',sig:'ud4WFo4zgBQYd8-FTXv-cvWXk_I1YmELq0RJCSPFR_M=',w:'594px',h:'415px',items:'612546762',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsRyan Howard contract paid $25 million in 2016 and $10 million buyout for 2017The Philadelphia Phillies have gone from being one of the biggest spenders in Major League Baseball to one of its most frugal teams.This normally wouldn’t sit well with a fan base that became used to winning big … Continue reading Phillies nearly ready to spend big again
Rookies were unsung heroes of Phillies 1980 world champions
Much of the credit for the Philadelphia Phillies winning the franchise’s first-ever World Series championship back in 1980 has gone to the core of veteran players. That title would not have been won without those veterans. Stars such as Mike Schmidt, Larry Bowa, Greg Luzinski, Bob Boone, Larry Christenson and Dick Ruthven came up through the Phillies farm system. That homegrown core was supplemented during … Continue reading Rookies were unsung heroes of Phillies 1980 world champions
Rockies may be ready to move CarGo
In November of 2008, the Colorado Rockies sent their all-star left fielder Matt Holliday to the Oakland A’s.In exchange, the Rox received emerging closer Huston Street, young starting pitcher Greg Smith, and a 22-year old outfielder named Carlos Gonzalez.Smith was a non-factor, making only eight appearances with the Rockies in 2010. Street lasted three strong seasons as the closer in Denver, helping … Continue reading Rockies may be ready to move CarGo
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