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Posts By Eric Seidman
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8.0K26PostsJohn Mayberry and Wasted Resources
Back in December, I argued against tendering a contract to John Mayberry, suggesting that his salary outweighed his projected contributions. Mayberry was...
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4.6K33AcquisitionsTender Frustration and Finding Upside
The deadline for tendering contracts has passed and the Phillies have elected to bring back John Mayberry, Kevin Frandsen and Kyle Kendrick....
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Phillies Offseason Plans: Eric’s Version
It’s time to roll out the offseason plans, where a few members of the PN writing team build their ideal 2014 Phillies...
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Should the Phillies Consider Selling High On Brown?
Domonic Brown entered the season with the promise of regular playing time and promptly delivered all-star caliber production. He hit a robust...
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Revisiting Our Offseason Plans
Last November, Pat Gallen, Corey Seidman, Ian Riccaboni and I separately presented our roster plans for the 2013 Phillies. None of us...
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Chooch and the Qualifying Offer
The Phillies have a multitude of roster-related problems to solve this offseason, as Ian Riccaboni pointed out, but the catching situation is...
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Howard’s Contract Isn’t Going Anywhere
A sunk cost generally refers to money that has already been committed that should not factor into the decision-making process moving forward....
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Pulling the Plug On Delmon Young
The Phillies’ signing of Delmon Young was met with mostly negative reviews. It wasn’t the money as much as the notion that the...
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Analysis
Mayberry, Revere and the Starting CF Post
The Phillies trade of Shane Victorino last season left a gaping hole in centerfield heading into the 2013 campaign. With a bevy...
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Lackey’s Contractual Quirk and Phillies Deals
John Lackey wasn’t at his best Wednesday night but he has pitched effectively for the Red Sox this season. Lackey, signed to...
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4.5K7Analysis
Doc or Schill?
The Phillies will pay tribute to the past later this summer, with Brad Lidge retiring in red pinstripes a day before Curt...
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Analysis
Frandsen Channeling and Surpassing Dobbs
The Phillies haven’t gotten off to the best of starts but the team hasn’t been devoid of bright spots. The Phillies’ bench...
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Analysis
This Halladay Looks More Like Blanton
After three straight promising starts Roy Halladay turned in another clunker Tuesday night. In allowing eight runs on nine hits and two...
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Delmon Young and Relative Upgrades
The Phillies’ signing of Delmon Young this offseason drew mixed reviews. Some believed his right-handed power was exactly what this lineup lacked...
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Giving Kendrick His Due
One of the toughest aspects of both being a fan and providing accurate analysis is separating perception from reality. Fans tend to...
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