Andrew Painter remains at the top of my list, Mick Abel (picture accompanying) may be closest to the big leagues, and there are a number of new faces dotting the current Phillies top prospects group.
The Phillies’ Bryce Harper Era
Harper's first five seasons have resulted in a National League pennant and two postseason appearances for the team, highlighted by two playoff series wins over Atlanta. The player has won an NL MVP, an NLCS MVP, one NL All-Star berth, and two Silver Slugger Awards.
Dan Baker deserves Phillies Wall of Fame honor
His has has been the host voice for most Phillies Wall of Fame induction ceremonies. With over a half-century of longevity with the franchise, clearly demonstrated ability over decades, character that has never been questioned, and with contributions and special achievements galore in that time, Dan Baker is most deserving of being hosted by someone else for a change.
2023 Philadelphia Phillies preview and MLB predictions
It will be a long, grueling season filled with the usual baseball excitement, drama, exasperation, frustration, heartbreak, exhilaration, defeat, and triumph. The Phillies and every single team and fan base in the game will feel each of those emotions at some point during the coming campaign.
Remembering Tug McGraw on Saint Patrick’s Day
Today is Saint Patrick’s Day. And if you know anything about Frank Edwin ‘Tug’ McGraw, then you know that this is the perfect day to look back on the career of the Little Leprechaun of baseball.
MATT VEASEY 