Thursday, the Phillies traveled to central Florida and whipped the Atlanta Braves 9-2, pushing their spring record to 8-3-2. Former Phillies Michael Bourn and Kyle Kendrick started for Atlanta. Bourn went 1-3. He fared better than Kendrick who faced 16 batters in 1.2 innings and allowed 7 ER on 9 hits and 2 walks. The Phillies put up double digit hits again (16). Ryan Howard returned from an illness and recorded his first spring base hit. Roman Quinn posted his third triple in 18 at bats. Meanwhile, back at the Complex in Clearwater, the Phillies held two more intrasquad games at minor league camp. Continue reading 2016 Spring Training, March 11th
Category Archives: Spring Training 2016
2016 Spring Training, March 8-10
I spent Tuesday and Wednesday at Bright House watching the Phillies beat Pittsburgh and Baltimore. They are 7-3 with 2 ties (against Toronto and Detroit). They also have 2 wins against the Yankees and a second win over the Pirates. Time to upgrade those win predictions for 2016! Continue reading 2016 Spring Training, March 8-10
Minor League Spring Training and the Game against Japan
This week is among my favorite weeks of spring baseball. There are 150 players at the Carpenter Complex. Thirty-plus on each of four fields. More than enough action to satiate anyone’s thirst for baseball. Young baseball. Baseball played by players too young to know their chances are long at making a major league roster. The youngest players in camp are teenagers Lenin Rodriguez (17) and Jhailyn Ortiz. And, players trying to extend their dream for one more season. The oldest player in camp is Jake Fox at 33. Continue reading Minor League Spring Training and the Game against Japan
Open Discussion: Week of March 6th
Here’s the open discussion thread for Phillies’ talk and other topics. The 2016 minor league groups have been released. I have a copy here, but I expect to have more functional copies tomorrow.
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Open Discussion: Week of February 29th and Game Report (U. of Tampa)
Here’s the open discussion thread for Phillies’ talk and other topics.
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2016 Spring Drills Come to an End
And so, after five days of running drills, fielding drills, hitting off live pitchers, and hitting off dead-arm coaches, the spring show moves to Bright House Field Sunday for the start of the Grapefruit League season. Continue reading 2016 Spring Drills Come to an End
2016 Spring Training, Full Squad Reports for First Practice
Around 10 o’clock this morning, over ninety Philadelphia Phillies’ coaches, instructors, and players exited the clubhouse for the start of spring training. There were about 200-300 fans on hand to witness the beginning of the Klentak era.
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2016 Spring Training, Pitchers and Catchers Report
It has finally arrived. The day for which all baseball fans yearn, once their favorite teams play their final game each season. Pitchers and catchers reported for their first official workouts in many Florida and Arizona venues. Continue reading 2016 Spring Training, Pitchers and Catchers Report
2016 Phillies Minor League Spring Training Schedule
The Phillies have released their 2016 Minor League Spring Training Schedule. The schedule includes their games as well as the games of the other Tampa Bay Area teams – Yankees (Tampa), Blue Jays (Dunedin), and Pirates (Bradenton). Continue reading 2016 Phillies Minor League Spring Training Schedule
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