MLB Winter Meetings: Philadlephia Phillies Foolish To Shop Domonic Brown
I understand the thought process of selling a player at his peak. However, I just can’t behind the thought of trading a 26-year-old outfielder with four more years of control. Domonic Brown is one of the Philadelphia Phillies‘ few centerpieces, [...]
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Philadelphia Phillies Rumors: Does Cole Hamels Want Out Of His Contract?
While the Philadelphia Phillies‘ claims of rebuilding left many fans skeptical, one move that seemed to have a positive reaction among most of the fanbase was the re-signing of Cole Hamels. Expected to be the veteran leader of this new [...]
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Philadelphia Phillies Fans Should Relish Memories Of Roy Halladay
Roy Halladay made a surprising announcement this morning. He announced his retirement from MLB. No one knows if the Philadelphia Phillies knew this was coming, but the fans certainly did not. It comes as a surprise as the Winter Meetings are [...]
Is Roy Halladay Hall Of Fame-Worthy?
The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Monday that the team signed right-handed pitcher Roy Halladay to a one-day contract, upon which Halladay will retire after 16 years in the majors. Halladay is coming off shoulder injuries over the past two [...]
Philadelphia Phillies Rumors: Is Ruben Amaro Jr. Positioning Team for a December Surprise?
Back in 1969, Peggy Lee had hit with the song “Is that All There is?” The vast majority of Philadelphia Phillies fans are probably too young to remember the tune, but not too young to be asking the question today [...]
Philadelphia Phillies’ Kevin Frandsen a Better Bat Than John Mayberry Jr.
The Philadelphia Phillies had decisions to make today with the arbitration deadline coming to an end just before midnight. The front office has decided to offer utility player Kevin Frandsen a one-year contract worth $900,000. They also decided to tender the contract of outfielder John [...]
Philadelphia Phillies May Have Made A Mistake Hiring Bob McClure as Pitching Coach
Every once in a while, an organization makes a coaching hire that makes you scratch your head and shrug your shoulders. The Philadelphia Phillies are the latest to earn this distinction with the recent acquisition of pitching coach Bob McClure. GM [...]
Philadelphia Phillies’ GM Ruben Amaro Makes a Big Gamble in Depending on Aging Core
Only the oldest of Philadelphia Phillies fans remember that the NL champions of 1950 were known as the Whiz Kids, while most remember that the 1983 NL champs were known as the Wheeze Kids. If the 2014 Phillies are able to [...]
The Philadelphia Phillies Just Don’t Seem To Get It
Based on the moves the Philadelphia Phillies have made so far this offseason, it is clear that they still don’t understand what their problem is. When I look at their team structure, I compare them a lot to the New [...]
