The Philadelphia Phillies finished with a 71-91 record in 2016, good for fourth place in the NL East standings. That victory total was an eight-game improvement over their last place, worst in baseball finish of 63-99 during the 2015 season.As the Phillies’ rebuilding program continues, no one in the game expects them to be contenders in the 2017 … Continue reading Can Phillies improve by eight games again in 2017?
2016 Winter Meetings: Philadelphia Phillies
As he prepares to attend his second MLB Winter Meetings as the Philadelphia Phillies general manager next week, Matt Klentak may have a few dark horse moves up his sleeve.While the rumor mills surrounding the still rebuilding Fightin’ Phils have been relatively quiet, there have been some whispers of possibility. In the usual game of whisper down the … Continue reading 2016 Winter Meetings: Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies 2016 grades: Rotation
When the 2016 regular season opened, the Phillies anticipated a starting rotation of veterans Jeremy Hellickson and Charlie Morton pitching in front of youngsters Aaron Nola and Jerad Eickhoff.The role of fifth starter in that rotation was a wide open spring training battle, with the favorites being a pair of left-handers with big league experience in newcomerBrett Oberholtzer and organizational arm Adam Morgan.But another … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies 2016 grades: Rotation
Realistic expectations for Phillies summer of 2016
From Saturday, April 9th when the Phillies registered their first victory of the 2016 season behind a stellar outing from Vincent Velasquez through Saturday, May 14th when Aaron Nola beat the Cincinnati Reds, the Phils registered a phenomenal 22-11 record.That stretch of .667 baseball left the club tied for first place in the National League East Division for a few heady … Continue reading Realistic expectations for Phillies summer of 2016
Phillies settle on Vincent Velasquez as fifth starter
That battle began as a four-man scrum among the righty/lefty incumbent pair of David Buchanan and Adam Morgan, and the righty/lefty newcomer pair of Vincent Velasquez and Brett Oberholtzer.Buchanan was knocked out early, as his Grapefruit League performances only served to remind everyone that he is a mediocre big league option at best. The club decision-makers then made the choice to … Continue reading Phillies settle on Vincent Velasquez as fifth starter
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