A little more than a week ago, in the wake of his signing of free agent outfielder Peter Bourjos, new Phillies general manager Matt Klentak was still keeping open the possibility that the club could return the popular ‘Frenchy’ for the 2016 season. As quoted by Zack Links at mlbtraderumors.com:“I wouldn’t say the addition of Bourjos takes us out … Continue reading Goodbye Frenchy – It was short, but sweet
Phillies 2016 Closer options
With the trade of Ken Giles to Houston, the Philadelphia Phillies have a few options for the 2016 closer role.Giles was always considered the heir apparent to Jonathan Papelbon, took over that role when the veteran was dealt to the Washington Nationals at the trade deadline this past season, and succeeded as most evaluators believed he would.In fact, … Continue reading Phillies 2016 Closer options
Phillies looking at Tyler Goeddel in Rule 5 Draft
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking closely at outfielder Tyler Goeddel in preparation for the MLB Rule 5 Draft.Selected by the Tampa Bay Rays as the 41st overall selection in the 2011 MLB Amateur Draft out of Mountain View High School in Georgia, Goeddel signed as an 18-year old, and thus became a free agent following five minor … Continue reading Phillies looking at Tyler Goeddel in Rule 5 Draft
Ken Giles remains on Hot Stove front burner
The Philadelphia Phillies have young closer Ken Giles boiling on the Hot Stove front burner at the baseball Winter Meetings.There are still a number of things that Phillies GM Matt Klentak can accomplish before leaving Nashville in a couple of days. One thing that he will not do is deal away his strong, young closer quickly. At least … Continue reading Ken Giles remains on Hot Stove front burner
Klentak eyeing free agent arms
The Philadelphia Phillies could move to add a starting pitcher via free agency before leaving the Winter Meetings.A number of sources have reported that Phillies GM Matt Klentak stated the following:“I would say, if anything, we’re probably getting closer to the free-agent front than the trade front.”With his already stated preference to stockpile arms, and … Continue reading Klentak eyeing free agent arms
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