We’re now less than three weeks before Phillies pitchers and catchers are due to report for the start of spring training in Clearwater, Florida. Most of Phillies Nation is waiting, now impatiently, for the sudden lightning bolt of an announcement on the Bryce Harper and Manny Machado free agent situations. However, many sources have reported that the club is … Continue reading Phillies lefty pitching prospect Cole Irvin appears ready for his shot
Phillies agree to 2019 contract with pitcher Jerad Eickhoff
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'xn_ph6jJRl5mUyZKUTh8ow',sig:'3VAXBmVLX0t5P-VelB0_afoByPjmd8vKSK3ZnYYwLBs=',w:'594px',h:'415px',items:'672542066',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsEickhoff will provide rotation insurance to the 2019 PhilliesAfter reaching a one-year deal with arbitration-eligible reliever Hector Neris this afternoon, the Phillies have now reportedly agreed to a contract with another pitcher as well.This time it was 28-year-old right-hander Jerad Eickhoff, who missed nearly all of the 2018 season due to a lat injury that … Continue reading Phillies agree to 2019 contract with pitcher Jerad Eickhoff
Carlos Santana trade to the Twins may make most sense for Phillies
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'S8SpXMHZTRpfyCxWd8p5Fw',sig:'qXoRoSTrreSwa15CDMxaMFeEk7-5H65iCR9UzKgKdiw=',w:'594px',h:'431px',items:'1002945204',caption: true ,tld:'dk',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsSpeculation on a Santana trade is increasing with the Twins a logical destinationMuch speculation has developed in recent days that the Philadelphia Phillies could be looking to deal away first baseman Carlos Santana.While I had previously pushed that possibility here at Phillies Nation, the notion gained real traction with … Continue reading Carlos Santana trade to the Twins may make most sense for Phillies
JoJo Romero named as Double-A Reading Fightin’ Phils POY
JoJo Romero, Reading Player of the Year(Photo: Baseball Betsy)The Reading Fightin’ Phils have been the Philadelphia Phillies Double-A minor league affiliates since their founding all the way back in 1968 when they were simply named the Reading Phillies.The relationship between the two teams is tied for the longest minor league affiliation in baseball.In 2008 the Philadelphia Phillies … Continue reading JoJo Romero named as Double-A Reading Fightin’ Phils POY
Phillies top 20 prospects summer 2018
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'fhJAZfsiQlxCL5ZHYvQLtA',sig:'GSYfq1jXHcjhwE9a6WtwJwgh9Eo6Dr7O-_CxC_Cr8PU=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'967382762',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsPitcher Sixto Sanchez is the consensus top Phillies prospectThe Phillies Nation official Top 20 Philadelphia Phillies prospect ranking has been compiled from a survey of select members of our current staff.Taking part in the survey were myself, Editorial Director Tim Kelly and staff writer Alec Whitaker, who produces our “Minor League Mash-up” … Continue reading Phillies top 20 prospects summer 2018
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