Chase will be back for future 2008 reunionsJust a little more than a week from now the Philadelphia Phillies will return from a six-game road trip to Cincinnati and Boston. When they get back, the club has a big party weekend planned for the organization and its fans.During a four-game long weekend series with the Miami … Continue reading 2008 Phillies first World Series reunion will take place without Chase Utley
Off the DL and back on the mound, Phillies need Zach Eflin at 100%
Eflin off the DL, on the mound in Dodgers series openerThe Philadelphia Phillies open an intriguing three-game series on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Interest in this series comes from a number of angles for Phillies fans. For many, that starts with the return to South Philly for the final … Continue reading Off the DL and back on the mound, Phillies need Zach Eflin at 100%
Phillies bullpen bolstered by rookie Austin Davis
Davis proving a reliable bullpen option (Photo: Zimbio)The Philadelphia Phillies bullpen was much maligned during the first few months of the 2018 MLB season, and for good reason.Through June, closer Hector Neris had blown three Save opportunities. He also had fashioned a horrendous 6.90 ERA and had allowed three earned runs or more on four separate occasions.Veteran … Continue reading Phillies bullpen bolstered by rookie Austin Davis
Jake Arrieta no longer an ace, but needs to be more consistent
Phillies need a more consistent ArrietaThe Philadelphia Phillies made the bold move to sign free agent starting pitcher Jake Arrieta early in spring training. You could excuse some fans of the team, starved for a winner after five bottom-dweller seasons, who thought the club had signed a Cy Young Award contending ace to front the team’s rotation.Arrieta has … Continue reading Jake Arrieta no longer an ace, but needs to be more consistent
Phillies justified in not including Sixto Sanchez in a Manny Machado trade
Phillies unwilling to part with top prospect SanchezThe Philadelphia Phillies appear to have lost out in their pursuit of shortstop Manny Machado for the time being by the narrowest of margins.I say for the time being because, as most already are aware, Machado is due to be a free agent this coming off-season. The Phillies will be … Continue reading Phillies justified in not including Sixto Sanchez in a Manny Machado trade
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