So, last week I started a somewhat spirited discussion on the use of our relievers.  This week let me put all of Spring training into question.  This will be the current Phillies discussion. Continue reading And, Then There’s This →

The Phillies added three more international free agents to the fold yesterday. Continue reading Phillies Sign Three International Free Agents →

This has been my mantra for several days now.  I hope it doesn’t have to continue for the rest of this spring.  This will be the current Phillies discussion. Continue reading It’s Only Spring Training, It’s Only Spring Training, It’s Only Spring Training … →

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 →