After previously handing out grades to the 2015 Philadelphia Phillies infielders and catchers, it's now the outfielders turn. The starting outfielders based on playing time this season were Ben Revere, Odubel Herrera, and Jeff Francoeur, and there were 2-3 others who received substantive time.Others receiving significant time included Cody Asche, who started 61 games in left field. Domonic Brown, who the club released just yesterday, … Continue reading Phillies 2015 report cards: Outfielders
Phillies dump disappointing Domonic Brown
It wasn’t supposed to end like this between the Philadelphia Phillies and outfielderDomonic Brown. The club removed the 28-year old who just five years ago was the #1 prospect in all of baseball, and who became a National League All-Star at age 25, from their 40-man roster today.The practical effect of the removal from the Phillies’ … Continue reading Phillies dump disappointing Domonic Brown
Phillies 2015 report cards: Catchers
Just three men donned the old 'Tools of Ignorance', as the equipment required to field the catcher position has become known, for the Philadelphia Phillies during the 2015 season.Those three include longtime fan favorite Carlos Ruiz. The man known as 'Chooch' is now, along with first baseman Ryan Howard, one of just two remaining players from the 2008 … Continue reading Phillies 2015 report cards: Catchers
Phillies 2015 report cards: Infielders
Based on plate appearances, the regular starting infield for the 2015 Philadelphia Phillies was made up of first baseman Ryan Howard, second baseman Cesar Hernandez, shortstop Freddy Galvis, and third baseman Maikel Franco.Others receiving significant playing time in the Phillies infield this past season were Chase Utley, Andres Blanco, Cody Asche, and Darin Ruf. Those eight players received the overwhelming majority of the playing time … Continue reading Phillies 2015 report cards: Infielders
Phils fans follow former heroes in postseason
If my Twitter timeline is to be trusted, and with hundreds of Phillies fans, it usually can be, then there remains a great deal of baseball interest among that fan base despite a 4th consecutive season out of the playoffs for the Fightins.A number of ex-Phillies players are participating in this year's MLB postseason, and … Continue reading Phils fans follow former heroes in postseason
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