The Philadelphia Phillies pitchers and catchers are reporting to Bright House Field today for the start of 2016 Spring Training in Florda.After a long winter of rest for most, recuperation for some, the hurlers and backstops were scheduled to check-in at Bright House Field on Wednesday. Workouts are scheduled to begin on Thursday, though some informal work has … Continue reading Phillies 2016 spring roster primer
Matt Harrison will not pitch in 2016
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced that a pitcher received in their big trade with Texas last year will miss the entire 2016 season.In dealing Cole Hamels and Jake Diekman to the Texas Rangers at the 2015 trade deadline, the Phillies received a package of major prospects that included pitchers Jake Thompson, Jerad Eickhoff, and Alec Asher, outfielder Nick Williams, and catcher Jorge Alfaro.Also received … Continue reading Matt Harrison will not pitch in 2016
Philography: Edith Houghton
Philography: Edith Houghton - In 1946 the Phillies added to their historical legacy by hiring the first solo female scout, in fact one of the very first female game-related employees, in the history of baseball.
Phillies 2016 promotions and giveaways
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced special promotions and giveaway items for the 2016 season.With the scheduled opponents, dates, and times already released earlier in the off-season, the Phils began to fill-in the rest of their schedule with the always highly anticipated list of giveaways and special promotions for the upcoming season.One highlight will be the 32 scheduled “Theme Nights”, … Continue reading Phillies 2016 promotions and giveaways
Five Phillies prospects in Baseball America Top 100
The Philadelphia Phillies have received more respect from yet another major prospect talent evaluation source.On Friday evening, Baseball America released their 2016 Top 100 Prospects list, and the Phillies were honored to have five players named to those ranks.For the few uneducated, Baseball America is a decades-old publication in both print and web media well-respected and widely … Continue reading Five Phillies prospects in Baseball America Top 100
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