The Philadelphia Phillies organization is home to one of the top outfield prospects in all of baseball.That prospect is 22-year old Nick Williams, a 6’3″, 195 pound left-handed star in the making who Baseball America recently ranked as the 27th best prospect in the game today, and baseball’s 7th best outfield prospect.Williams was originally selected by … Continue reading Nick Williams could make or break the Phillies rebuild
Ryan Howard holds spring training press conference
The Philadelphia Phillies longtime first baseman delivered what is likely to be his final spring training press conference this afternoon.On a beautiful afternoon in Clearwater, Florida on which the temperatures rose to a warm and comfortable 78 degrees, rains fell in Philly and the temperatures barely reached to the 40 mark.The beat reporters and broadcasters covering … Continue reading Ryan Howard holds spring training press conference
Cliff Lee to retire
Another former Philadelphia Phillies ace pitcher is reportedly set to announce his retirement as a player.The agent for left-hander Cliff Lee, who last pitched in a big league game on the exact date of the MLB trade deadline in 2014, commented to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal on Tuesday that the career of the former AL Cy … Continue reading Cliff Lee to retire
Jimmy Rollins signs with Chicago White Sox
A former Philadelphia Phillies iconic player from their recent championship run finally signed to play in the 2016 season.Shortstop Jimmy Rollins signed a minor league contract today with the Chicago White Sox, and will compete in spring training for their starting role at the position.While the deal is a minor league one, it comes with that invitation … Continue reading Jimmy Rollins signs with Chicago White Sox
Phillies Infield: What’s on 2nd?
The Philadelphia Phillies rebuilding plan continues in 2016, and coming up with the next great 2nd baseman is proving a real challenge.For the better part of a dozen seasons, Phillies managers Larry Bowa, Charlie Manuel, Ryne Sandberg, and Pete Mackanin filled out their lineup card with the same name at the 2nd base position.In many of those dozen seasons, Chase Utley was one of … Continue reading Phillies Infield: What’s on 2nd?
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