In the classic 1986 film “Hoosiers”, Gene Hackman stars as basketball coach Norman Dale, who takes the reigns of a rural Indiana high school team in the early-1950’s. Hackman/Dale is an old-school coach, even for those long-ago days. He uses a number of tough-love methods, trying to mold his team into a winner despite a … Continue reading How Phillies GM Matt Klentak channeled “Hoosiers” at the trade deadline
Phillies have a number of potential starting pitching trade targets this summer
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'2anVvwVASy1MXFPRuozdOg',sig:'mwm3nKXz53L9JO6g7NZCqDJW-LDWEY60aPcdMkQtsGY=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1001511998',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsMarcus Stroman is a major trade chip for Blue JaysLike pretty much every other legitimate contending team in Major League Baseball, the 2019 Philadelphia Phillies could really use another solid veteran pitcher to bolster their starting rotation.The top four starters for the club this season have been Aaron Nola, Jake … Continue reading Phillies have a number of potential starting pitching trade targets this summer
Phillies may still have one final playoff push left in their 2018 season
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'EtLHmzJvTNF6kfauBFvrKA',sig:'Q4DeQjyWerL8CIutftp7QLKeqm4L9HTOwkvSrqPvRhM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1011142184',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsAsdrubal Cabrera's addition failed to help Phillies stay in contentionFrankly, I’m tired of thinking in terms of what this 2018 Philadelphia Phillies ball club can’t get done. I really don’t think they are a playoff team just yet. But I’ve also always been a glass-half-full guy. So, it’s time … Continue reading Phillies may still have one final playoff push left in their 2018 season
Why the Diamondbacks / Rockies will win the NL Wildcard game
NL West rivals will meet in the NL Wildcard GameThe New York Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins by an 8-4 final score in Tuesday night's AL Wildcard Game.I called it 7-4, Yankees, in yesterday's AL Wildcard preview and prediction piece. Now it's time to take a look at the National League matchup.Wednesday night will find … Continue reading Why the Diamondbacks / Rockies will win the NL Wildcard game
MLB Spotlight Series: Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks
Colorado visits Arizona in big NL West seriesThe weekend series that is about to take place between the host Arizona Diamondbacks and division-rival Colorado Rockies is extremely important.These have been two of the more surprising contenders of the 2017 season. The Dbacks lead the NL Wildcard race. Arizona has a 9.5 game cushion on one of … Continue reading MLB Spotlight Series: Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks
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