Phillies draft prediction: Pitcher A.J. Puk

It's time for me to end speculation as to whom I believe the Phillies should select with that #1 overall draft selection. For me, that pick is University of Florida left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk.Puk is a Junior majoring in Criminology at Florida, but his degree is likely going to have to wait a bit. After he … Continue reading Phillies draft prediction: Pitcher A.J. Puk

Phillies promote Tommy Joseph

Just hours before the July 31st trade deadline back in 2012, the struggling Phillies had come to the realization that they were not going to continue a glorious run of five consecutive NL East crowns.With that having become obvious, the team dealt away outfielder Hunter Pence to the San Francisco Giants for a three-player package.Pence would go on … Continue reading Phillies promote Tommy Joseph

Phillies approaching time for roster changes

Heading into Sunday’s finale of a weekend series with the Miami Marlins, a game that will get the Phillies more than 2/3 of the way through a long 10-game road trip, the club remains a surprising winner here in the 2016 season.The Phillies take a 17-14 mark into this afternoon’s contest with the Fish. That puts … Continue reading Phillies approaching time for roster changes

The Dream: Phillies acquire Mike Trout

Go ahead, admit it you Phillies fan. You've thought about it. You've daydreamed about it. You wonder how it could someday happen. Superstar local product Mike Trout, who grew up a Phillies fan and tailgated at the 2008 World Series, patrolling the Citizens Bank Park outfield wearing the uniform of the Fightin' Phils.The subject has popped up … Continue reading The Dream: Phillies acquire Mike Trout

MLB Power Ranking: May Day 2016

Every month during the season, I release a current Power Ranking of the Top 10 teams in Major League Baseball. Beginning with the June 1st rankings, a statistical evaluation of each team’s pitching, offensive, and defensive performances will provide the bulk of the placement, along with each team’s overall win-loss performance factoring in recent results.But for … Continue reading MLB Power Ranking: May Day 2016