Matt Veasey MINORS, PHILLIES

Zach Warren named as Low-A Lakewood BlueClaws POY

This guy is not the BlueClaws Player of the Year(Photo: Ted Kerwin)The Lakewood BlueClaws became the ‘Low-A’ minor league affiliates of the Philadelphia Phillies beginning with their relocation to that New Jersey community for the 2000 season.The BlueClaws play their home games at FirstEnergy Park. Built in 2001, the ballpark seats nearly 6,600 fans and has hosted … Continue reading Zach Warren named as Low-A Lakewood BlueClaws POY

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Ben Pelletier named as short-season Williamsport Crosscutters POY

Crosscutters take the field in a 2018 game(Photo by Ruhrfisch has been cropped/shrunk)The Williamsport Crosscutters became the Class A-Short Season minor league affiliates of the Philadelphia Phillies following the 2006 season.The Crosscutters play their home games in a facility known as  BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. It is currently the second-oldest ballpark in minor league baseball, having opened … Continue reading Ben Pelletier named as short-season Williamsport Crosscutters POY

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Japanese lefty pitcher Yusei Kikuchi may be on Phillies radar

Yusei Kikuchi with Seibu Lions in Japan(Photo: えすぱにぃ  via Wiki Commons)This will be a big off-season for the Philadelphia Phillies as the club tries to take the next step forward in their return to contending status.While controlling owner John Middleton and GM Matt Klentak will certainly be trying to woo familiar big names such as Bryce … Continue reading Japanese lefty pitcher Yusei Kikuchi may be on Phillies radar

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Phillies should not shut Aaron Nola down with just two starts remaining

Nola has become an ace for Phillies(Photo: By Arturo Pardavila III via Wiki Commons)This 2018 season has been a true breakout campaign for Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola. In his fourth year at the MLB level, Nola has shown that he can be that rarest of commodities – a true ace.The 25-year-old right-hander was chosen by … Continue reading Phillies should not shut Aaron Nola down with just two starts remaining

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Fangraphs ranks Citizens Bank Park poorly for “walkability”

Citizens Bank Park isn't an easy place to walk to for fans(Photo: Matthew Veasey)If you’ve ever been to Citizens Bank Park you know that it is a gorgeous ballpark. Tremendous sight lines, a 360-degree open main concourse that allows you to have a view of the action as you walk around nearly the entirety, and some of … Continue reading Fangraphs ranks Citizens Bank Park poorly for “walkability”