Here’s the open discussion thread for Phillies’ talk and other topics.

Things are progressing much the same as previous years.  Calisthenics, stretching, long toss then PFPs for the pitchers and BP for the early reporting position players.  However there are some minor changes.  Seems like less BP before some of the infielders slip away for infield drills.  Outfield drills seem to run longer.  The PFPs look the same, but the pitchers are throwing to live batters much sooner than they were last year. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of February 22nd →

Looks like we made it.  Pitchers and catchers have their first official workout this Thursday. A lot of players, mostly pitchers, have been here since January.  J.P. Crawford arrives Monday.  The Phillies will have 65 roster and non-roster players in town for spring training. A lot of minor leaguers are here, too.   Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of February 15th →

Pitchers and catchers are just around the corner.  First official workout on the 18th.  Here’s the open discussion thread for Phillies’ talk and other topics.

Recent Transactions Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of February 8th →

Pitchers and catchers are just around the corner.  First official workout on the 18th.  Here’s the open discussion thread for Phillies’ talk and other topics.

The DH poll drew 350 votes.  As I had expected for a site that covers the prospects of a National League team, the vast majority (79%) were in favor of not introducing the DH to the National League, 277 nay v. 73 aye.

Recent Transactions Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of February 1st →

Here’s the open discussion thread for Phillies’ talk and other topics. Another slow week. Here are some random stories/thoughts to start the conversation.

Let’s see.  Tim Lincecum hopes to hold a showcase in early February to show that he is able to pitch after recovering from hip surgery (link).  Meanwhile, Cliff Lee hopes for the perfect fit while providing assurances that he will be 100%, but he may decide to sit out the 2016 season. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of January 25th →

Here’s the open discussion thread for Phillies’ talk and other topics. Another slow week.

The Phillies signed Anthony Vasquez to a minor league contract and came to terms with their three remaining arbitration eligible players – Jeremy Hellickson, Jeanmar Gomez, and Freddy Galvis. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of January 18th →

Here’s the open discussion thread for Phillies’ talk and other topics.  Another slow week.

Recent Phillies’ transactions include the invitation of Mark Appel, Zach Eflin, Jake Thompson, Andrew Knapp, Gabriel Lino, Logan Moore, Brock Stassi, J.P. Crawford, and Nick Williams as non-roster invitees to spring training; and the signing of free agent outfielder Cedric Hunter to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of January 11th →

Happy New Year!  This is the first open discussion of 2016.  Another slow week, no transactions.  But the Phillies raided the Orioles front office to sign Ned Rice as an assistant general manager to Matt Klentak. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of January 4th →