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
Odubel Herrera is just what the Rangers are looking for
I’m not usually one for creating random trade speculation out of thin air, but the Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers are making it difficult on me.The Rangers reportedly are in the market for a center fielder. Yet those same reports are that the club does not want to spend big in free agency.What the Rangers would like … Continue reading Odubel Herrera is just what the Rangers are looking for
2016 Winter Meetings: Philadelphia Phillies
As he prepares to attend his second MLB Winter Meetings as the Philadelphia Phillies general manager next week, Matt Klentak may have a few dark horse moves up his sleeve.While the rumor mills surrounding the still rebuilding Fightin’ Phils have been relatively quiet, there have been some whispers of possibility. In the usual game of whisper down the … Continue reading 2016 Winter Meetings: Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies 2016 POY: Odubel Herrera
The rebuilding program continued for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2016 season. The club moved up to fourth place in the NL East Division with a 71-91 record.That left the Fightin’ Phils a distant 24 games behind the division-leading Washington Nationals. They were also 16 in back of an NL Wildcard berth. But it also marked … Continue reading Phillies 2016 POY: Odubel Herrera
Philadelphia Phillies 2016 grades: Outfielders
There is probably a wide swath of the larger Philadelphia sports fan base who were not paying much attention to the Phillies during the month of September.Unless you are, like myself, one of the hard cores who follows closely year ’round no matter the circumstances, you missed something significant and exciting.That exciting and significant development … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies 2016 grades: Outfielders
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