The Philadelphia Phillies are looking closely at outfielder Tyler Goeddel in preparation for the MLB Rule 5 Draft.Selected by the Tampa Bay Rays as the 41st overall selection in the 2011 MLB Amateur Draft out of Mountain View High School in Georgia, Goeddel signed as an 18-year old, and thus became a free agent following five minor … Continue reading Phillies looking at Tyler Goeddel in Rule 5 Draft
Phillies Fall Classics X: 2008 World Series Game Three
After the Philadelphia Phillies had gotten off to a good start by taking the opener of the 2008 World Series against the host Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in a tight 3-2 decision, the host Rays evened things up, holding off the Phils for a 4-2 win in Game Two.With their backs to the … Continue reading Phillies Fall Classics X: 2008 World Series Game Three
Phillies Fall Classics IX: 2008 World Series Game One
The 2008 Philadelphia Phillies were an explosive offensive juggernaut that had been playing together for a few years, with most of their key players just entering the prime of their careers.The previous season of 2007, the club had gotten over a bit of a hump when they ran down the New York Mets in September … Continue reading Phillies Fall Classics IX: 2008 World Series Game One
Midwest getting managerial gems
Molitor to Twins, Maddon to CubsOver the next two days, two of baseball's best, as well as two of my own personal favorite baseball people, will take over new challenges.On Monday, the Chicago Cubs will introduce Joe Maddon as their new manager. On Tuesday, the Minnesota Twins will do the same with Paul Molitor.The 60-year … Continue reading Midwest getting managerial gems
MLB Mid-August 2014 Power Ranking
Bearded closer Sean Doolittle and the A's remain on topThe Oakland A's were on top of the first Power Rankings back in June, slipped just a notch to 2nd in July behind Kansas City, and were tied at the top with the Angels on August 1st. Here in the middle of August, they move back … Continue reading MLB Mid-August 2014 Power Ranking
