The Grapefruit League continues. Through eight games the Phillies have compiled a 3-4-1 record. But, there are a lot of bright spots.
Category Archives: 01. Site Features
Some Early Observations After Game Three (3/2/21)
The Phillies are a lackluster 0-2-1 after Tuesday’s game in Dunedin. It’s too early to write any team or player off after such a small sample size. But, there are certainly some things to things that we ought to be happy with. At least, I am. Continue reading Some Early Observations After Game Three (3/2/21)
Open Discussion: Week of February 28th
The Grapefruit League began on Sunday. The outcome was a dismal loss. More on that later.
Life in the Minors – the Fifth Annual Phillies Minor League Digest
Pardon this self-promotion. What would have been the Fifth Annual Phillies Minor League Digest was derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, we put together this history of the Phillies’ minor league affiliates – “Life in the Minors”.
Is available on Amazon. My friend and companion at the Carpenter Complex and Spectrum Field, Steve Potter, is the co-author of the digest. This year he worked with retired Phillies’ PR exec, Larry “Baron” Shenk. Steve received participation from several photographers including Mark Wylie. My participation was limited to editing as there were no Clearwater Threshers and the Gulf Coast League seasons on which to report. Continue reading Life in the Minors – the Fifth Annual Phillies Minor League Digest
Spring Training 2021, Day Six (Photo Album)
All photos were taken by Mark Wylie. Continue reading Spring Training 2021, Day Six (Photo Album)
Spring Training 2021, Day Six (Mon., 2/22/21)
I arrived at the Complex before 9:30 AM. There was some action on Bowa Field. So, I started there. Pitchers came out early to throw bullpens. I caught the last groups. If you follow me on Twitter, I was able to Tweet a lot of today’s action. Continue reading Spring Training 2021, Day Six (Mon., 2/22/21)
Open Discussion: Week of February 21st
Last Tuesday, the Phillies made their 31 non-roster invites (NRIs) to spring training (ST) public. This year they made a distinction between ST and a Mini Camp (MC) that is being run simultaneously. Regardless of their designation, 75 players are allowed in Clearwater plus rehabbing employees. Since Tuesday, there have been a few additions and one subtraction.
Spring Training 2021, Day Four (Photo Album)
All photos were taken by Mark Wylie. Continue reading Spring Training 2021, Day Four (Photo Album)
Spring Training 2021, Day Four (Sat., 2/20/21)
I arrived at the Complex around 9:30 AM. As is my custom, I spoke briefly with the security guards. They weren’t able to provide much in the way of information about the day’s schedule other than the obvious, “Both field’s are set up for BP”. Continue reading Spring Training 2021, Day Four (Sat., 2/20/21)
Spring Training 2021, Day Three (Fri., 2/19/21)
What happened to Day Two?
I arrived at the Complex at 10:40 AM. The guard, Rick, told me that I missed batting practice which had ended at 10:20 AM. (I found out today that BP consisted of Andrew Knapp, Rafael Marchan, and Jeff Mathis. It started at 10:05 and lasted just 15 minutes.) Continue reading Spring Training 2021, Day Three (Fri., 2/19/21)
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