Sometime around 8:00pm tonight, the Phillies will make the 10th overall selection in the 2015 MLB First-Year Player Draft. Having acquired a number of solid arms in recent trades, and developed a couple more through their system, the club should be focused on adding a sweet-swinging hitter with this year's top selection.In two previous pieces leading … Continue reading MLB Draft 2015: Phillies need bats
Fightin’ Phils Battle ALS
The Philadelphia Phillies bill their annual "Phillies Phestival" as a "fun-filled autograph and auction party for all ages", and this year's event will take place this evening at Citizens Bank Park on what is an open date in the Phils MLB schedule.The goal of the Phestival is to raise funds to help battle the devastating, … Continue reading Fightin’ Phils Battle ALS
Remembering the real Grady Sizemore
This afternoon, the Phillies designated outfielder Grady Sizemore for assignment. What this means is that the Phillies removed him from their roster in order to make room for the return to the team of Cody Asche, who was demoted a few weeks ago in order to become more acclimated to a position switch from 3rd base to left field.Sizemore … Continue reading Remembering the real Grady Sizemore
Pat Gillick and Ruben Amaro Must Go
Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr had an interesting statement to make during an interview with writer Jim Salisbury."They don't understand the game," said Amaro in regards to critical fans. "They don't understand the process. There's a process. And then they bitch and complain because we don't have a plan. There's a plan in place and … Continue reading Pat Gillick and Ruben Amaro Must Go
As Cole Hamels heats up, so do trade rumors
Well, Phillies fans, it's Memorial Day weekend, and Cole Hamels is still here, plugging away in red pinstripes for your Fightin' Phils.The ace lefty will take the mound on Saturday opposite Stephen Strasburg in a marquee pitching matchup that will give him yet another opportunity to shine in the spotlight for possible trade suitors.Hamels has allowed two or fewer … Continue reading As Cole Hamels heats up, so do trade rumors
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