The Major League Baseball non-waiver trade deadline is less than two weeks away now, coming on Monday, August 1st, 2016.Before that time, it should surprise no one if the Philadelphia Phillies swing a handful of deals. In some of those, the mission may be to simply move longtime favorites Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz to a contender for one … Continue reading Phillies trade chips: Hector Neris
Phillies trade chips: Peter Bourjos
When new Phillies GM Matt Klentak selected outfielder Peter Bourjos off waivers from the Saint Louis Cardinals back on December 2nd of this past off-season, the move caused some scratching of heads among the fan base.The Phillies already had Odubel Herrera, Aaron Altherr, and Cody Asche on the roster and apparently needing regular playing time. In the minor leagues, top outfield prospect Nick … Continue reading Phillies trade chips: Peter Bourjos
Phillies trade chips: Jeremy Hellickson
In the continuation of my series on some of the more likely possibilities to be traded away by the Phillies over these next two weeks prior to the August 1st MLB non-waiver trade deadline, the next look will be at perhaps the single most likely and highest-valued such asset.Jeremy Hellickson was acquired by Phillies GM Matt … Continue reading Phillies trade chips: Jeremy Hellickson
Phillies Trade Chips: Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz
Over the next couple of days, I'll be taking a look at some of the various Phillies players who I believe stand the best chance of being moved by the club before the MLB non-waiver trade deadline of August 1st, or some time after that point after clearing waivers.A pair of players who I believe … Continue reading Phillies Trade Chips: Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz
When will Citizens Bank Park host an MLB All-Star Game?
It has now been 20 years since the MLB All-Star Game last came to Philadelphia, since the Phillies hosted the game at Veteran's Stadium. When that game was held back in 1996, it had been 20 years since the last one during the Bicentennial year of 1976.Some Phillies fans have expressed concern that there has not yet been … Continue reading When will Citizens Bank Park host an MLB All-Star Game?
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