The Philadelphia Phillies have been giving young prospects an opportunity to play over the last couple of seasons as their rebuilding program got underway.Those opportunities have continued this spring as some of the club’s top prospects begin to make a real push for regular big league roles. This includes highly rated shortstop J.P. Crawford, outfielders Nick Williams and Roman Quinn, … Continue reading Brock Stassi Making a Spring Bid for Phillies Roster Spot
Phillies five key developing youngsters
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'BiPk_dgsRcJJkuJi02xf0A',sig:'zpaW2tvA9sFBcd9CG8EtjKfRSomaikFdctMAJFM4wxE=',w:'594px',h:'405px',items:'531442572',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsAaron Nola could become a future ace for PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies have spent the last two to three years rebuilding the farm system, and introducing youngsters into both the lineup and pitching staff.This upcoming season should prove to be one of major transition for the club. Five of the … Continue reading Phillies five key developing youngsters
Phillies 2017: Who leads in the clubhouse?
It’s a question that, for a few years now, has had no legitimate answer: who is the Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse leader? Or which players comprise the leadership group?Past generations would have answered that question with names such as Pete Rose, Larry Bowa, Darren Daulton, and Jimmy Rollins. Players who excelled on the field. Players who were willing to stand up … Continue reading Phillies 2017: Who leads in the clubhouse?
Phillies 2017: Club missing a bullpen opportunity
On the first day of workouts for Philadelphia Phillies pitchers and catchers, manager Pete Mackanin took the opportunity to make a public announcement regarding his bullpen.The substance of that announcement is, for me, a sign that this may not be the man to lead this team into contending status.“When you look at Jeanmar Gomez’s year last year, although … Continue reading Phillies 2017: Club missing a bullpen opportunity
Can Phillies improve by eight games again in 2017?
The Philadelphia Phillies finished with a 71-91 record in 2016, good for fourth place in the NL East standings. That victory total was an eight-game improvement over their last place, worst in baseball finish of 63-99 during the 2015 season.As the Phillies’ rebuilding program continues, no one in the game expects them to be contenders in the 2017 … Continue reading Can Phillies improve by eight games again in 2017?
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