Another slow week for the Phillies. They signed two more international free agents, signed a local kid, and saw the Braves claim two of their DFAs off waivers.
Now that Springer has signed, the Realmuto camp is probably hoping that contract somehow establishes a higher price tag for JT. If that were true, it would eliminate most teams, except the Phillies. If it’s not true, and it’s probably not, Realmuto will sign with the Phillies in a couple weeks.
Finally, a little activity. The Phillies signed a free agent reliever, Archie Bradley. They opened the 2020 international signing period on Friday by signing thirteen free agents from Venezuela and the Dominican Republic. They reached an agreement on salaries with Rhys Hoskins, Vince Velasquez, and Jose Alvarado and avoided arbitration. And, a rumor leaked that they made a serious offer to JT Realmuto.
The 2021 international signing period opens this Friday.
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Still quiet on the baseball front. One trade and one announcement highlight the week’s activity for Phillies’ fans. The 2020 international signing period begins this Friday, January 15, 2021, at 9:00 AM EST. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of January 10th
I hope you all remained safe over the holiday weekend. Local police started pulling drivers over as early as 7:00 PM Thursday night. My wife was out Dashing and she saw so many idiots running lights she stopped for the night. That’s Florida for you, no masks, no sense. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of January 3rd
I hope you all enjoyed your holiday. May we all have a happy and healthy new year.
All was quiet on the baseball front. No trades or free agent signings. Not even a waiver claim. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of December 27th
Happy Holidays everybody! No matter what you celebrate, I hope you all enjoy your seasonal holiday. And, if you don’t celebrate, then Happy Baseball!!! Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of December 20th
The Professional Baseball Agreement has expired. The 2019 international signing period has closed. Trading between teams has resumed. Qualifying offers have been made and accepted or declined. Free agency has started. Rosters have been set. Contracts for the 2021 season have been tendered. The Rule 5 Draft has been held.
Now, the Hot Stove Season can go into full swing. Continue reading Playing GM in the 2020-21 Off Season (12/16/2020)
It started out as a quiet week. The Winter Meetings were relegated to a bunch of zoom sessions, the Phillies had lost all but one candidate for their vacant front office position, an unexciting Rule 5 Draft was on the horizon, and a former Phillies’ great player(and shoulda-been-hall-of-famer) passed.
Then all heck broke loose.
Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of December 13th
Monday, the virtual winter meetings begin. I don’t think we can expect a lot of interesting reporting. I do expect that a lot of breaking news will put the owners in a good light. Their waterboys in the national media will probably get all the scoops. Just like during all the drama during the COVID negotiations in March…April…May… Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of December 6th
