This’ll be the current Phillies’ discussion. Continue reading Full Squad Monday →

I’ll try and post a spring training article each day if the activity warrants.  These will remain open for comments until the next article is posted.  The discussion article will remain open for comments until the next Phillies discussion replaces it.

At 10:10 AM this morning, the pitchers who had been milling about among the coaches in left field of Ashburn Field dispersed to throw long toss.  And the 2024 edition of Spring Training was officially started. Continue reading Ps and Cs, Day One, (Teaser, AP Throws) →

Today was a pretty busy day after a week of inactivity.  Continue reading Busy Day Before Pitchers and Catchers →

The Phillies have agreed to a one-year, $2M contract with RHP Spencer Turnbull.  The contract includes another $2M in incentives.  It is a major league contract and will require a 40-man move when the transaction is finalized. Continue reading Phillies Discussion, Super Bowl Edition →

Let’s see.  The Phillies did nothing while I was away.  So, I didn’t miss anything.  However, they did grab a multi-positional player off waivers from the Yankees.  Diego Castillo completes the Phillies 40-man roster.  For now.  Continue reading Pre-ST Phillies Discussion →

Apologies for borrowing and paraphrasing the tag line of Mad Magazine’s Alfred E. Neuman.

Should WE worry?  Maybe.  Relievers are flying off the board.  We have heard reports that the Phillies are interested in all who have signed so far.  But, in the end, the pitchers take better offers than the Phillies have been willing to match or surpass. Continue reading What, We Worry? →

The Phillies announced the release of first baseman Ty Penner and right-handed pitcher Eric Garcia on January 24, 2024.  Continue reading Ty Penner and Eric Garcia Released →

Just a short update.  I avoided the Complex last week during Phantasy Week.  I went one day last year, shook too many hands, and came down with COVID two days later.  The COVID experience wasn’t too bad, just a day of flu-like symptoms.  But I had to avoid my wife until I tested negative.  Her white count was low due to medication. Continue reading A New Season, January 23, 2024 →

The Phillies announced the signing of LHP Kolby Allard.  He received a split contract that will pay him about $325K in the minors and $1M plus incentives on the major league active roster.  He supposedly has one option left.  I am doubtful. Continue reading Phillies Sign Kolby Allard →

The Phillies announced that 15 non-roster players have been invited to spring training, so far.  The Phillies made the bulk announcement early on Thursday.   Last year, the Phillies invited 24 non-roster players to spring training, 5 were invited when they signed, the other 19 in a bulk announcement later. Continue reading Phillies Announce 2024 NRIs →