The Washington Nationals finished at the bottom of the NL East standings in the 2010 season. It was a familiar finish for the former Montreal Expos franchise. The team had ended the season in last place in four of the previous five years since relocating south to the U.S. capital city.That 2010 campaign wrapped up the third … Continue reading Jayson Werth Has Been Worth the Nationals Investment
Phillies Gain Little in Signing Michael Saunders
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly in agreement with free agent outfielder Michael Saunders on a contract for 2017. The deal is rumored to be for one year, with an option that may be the player’s to exercise.There have been rumors all off-season that the Fightin’ Phils were looking to add another bat to their lineup. Just last … Continue reading Phillies Gain Little in Signing Michael Saunders
Phillies looking to add a lefty bat
The rebuilding Philadelphia Phillies escaped the cellar of the National League East Division in the 2016 season. Despite improving by seven games in the standings, the club continued to show significant shortcomings.The greatest area of short-term concern for the Fightin’ Phils remains with offensive production from the lineup. The 2016 Phillies were the worst offensive … Continue reading Phillies looking to add a lefty bat
No way, Jose
The Philadelphia Phillies’ rebuilding program continues to move along at a reasonable pace. After finally resolving to commit to that rebuild, the club has spent the past two years jettisoning aging, expensive players.The Phils bottomed out in the standings in 2015. That year, the club finished with the worst record in all of baseball. In this … Continue reading No way, Jose
Phillies acquire Clay Buchholz in trade with Red Sox
According to general manager Matt Klentak, it is the mission of the Philadephia Phillies to have as much starting pitching as possible, and so the club swung a deal today with the Boston Red Sox with that end in mind.The trade brings in 32-year-old right-hander Clay Buchholz. He was the Red Sox first round pick at 42nd overall … Continue reading Phillies acquire Clay Buchholz in trade with Red Sox
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