Matt Veasey BASEBALL, PHILLIES

Phillies should go for Ian Happ in 2015 MLB Amateur Draft

In the 3rd round of the MLB 2004 Amateur Draft, the Phillies selected a lefthanded pitcher out of Northwestern University by the name of J.A. Happ. In the upcoming 2015 MLB Draft, it might be time to give yet another Happ a serious look.The Phils have the 10th overall selection in the Draft, which will be held … Continue reading Phillies should go for Ian Happ in 2015 MLB Amateur Draft

Matt Veasey PHILLIES

Maikel Franco’s Return Begins the Phillies Rebuild in Earnest

All evidence points to the Phillies calling up 3rd baseman Maikel Franco this weekend. The team's #3 prospect, who received a taste of the big leagues last September, should be taking over the starting role at the hot corner for the forseeable future.The team is in a very public rebuilding stage, one that will take at least 2-3 years … Continue reading Maikel Franco’s Return Begins the Phillies Rebuild in Earnest

Matt Veasey PHILLIES

Cody Asche is not a “big part” of Phillies future

You've undoubtedly had plenty of time now over the last 36 hours to digest the news that the Phillies have decided to send former starting 3rd baseman Cody Asche down to AAA in order to have him develop further as a left fielder.The move is clearly in anticipation of the expected promotion this coming weekend of one … Continue reading Cody Asche is not a “big part” of Phillies future

Matt Veasey BASEBALL

Designated Hitter in the National League? No thanks

On April 6th, 1973, Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees came to the plate against Boston Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant and drew a walk in the very first plate appearance by a DH, a "Designated Hitter", in the history of Major League Baseball.Increasingly since that time, the question has been asked: should the National League also adopt … Continue reading Designated Hitter in the National League? No thanks

Matt Veasey MINORS, PHILLIES

Domonic Brown is Where He Belongs

I read a post on Twitter earlier today where a writer who regularly covers issues surrounding the Phillies lamented on why so many people "hate" Domonic Brown.You can certainly count me among numerous folks who have lamented Dom Brown's play on the field. I think that I understand the feelings of those folks, and I wouldn't call … Continue reading Domonic Brown is Where He Belongs