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5.3KWhen will highlight-reel Alfaro make the big-league club?
Catching prospect Jorge Alfaro returned to Phillies camp this week following Colombia’s elimination from the World Baseball Classic. He had been hitting...
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5.6K2Scott Kingery has all the right tools
There are two guys in Clearwater making serious noise. One is Brock Stassi, who has a legitimate shot at making the team,...
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5.6K4Brock Stassi has eyes for Philly in April
It’s time for everyone’s favorite March ritual: Let’s Get Way Too Excited About Spring Training Stats! Today’s edition features Brock Stassi, the...
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6.2K2Analyzing Edubray Ramos’ ability to have a 1.000 OBP
There are so many things happening in the world today for which I have absolutely no explanation. I’m left feeling like the...
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4.5KStressing patience with J.P. Crawford
You heard it right here from skipper Pete Mackanin, J.P. Crawford is not expected to break for Philadelphia when spring training concludes...
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6.7K1Who’s on the Phillies spring training roster?
Spring training has begun. Pitchers and catchers have reported and, in fact, are working out (unofficially). Going to Clearwater to check it...
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8.2K1Diving In: Who is the real Cesar Hernandez?
When Cesar Hernandez was coming up through the Phillies system, I had hoped he’d end up being a player like Placido Polanco....
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4.0KDiving In: Can Jeremy Hellickson build on success?
Going into last season, all eyes were on the young arms, namely Aaron Nola and newly acquired flamethrower Vince Velasquez. Even with Jeremy...
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6.6K3Diving In: Extolling the virtues of Hector Neris
This week we’re diving in and profiling Phillies who made a leap forward in 2016. Today, we look at Hector Neris. In...
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5.4KSaunders’ addition could mean more waiting for Quinn
The Phillies fished their wish when they signed free-agent outfielder Michael Saunders to a one-year, $9 million deal with a 2018 club...
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Sizing up the Phillies’ 2017 rotation before spring
During the winter meetings, as he faced the usual barrage of questions about potential trade targets and upgrades, Phillies General Manager Matt...
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6.9KThe strength of 2017: A bullpen with a pedigree
As we head into the new year, we now have a pretty good idea of the team that General Manager Matt Klentak...
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5.0KLet’s get dirty: Dumpster diving for outfielders, catchers
Nearly every season, at least one player makes the 25-man roster out of spring training that leaves fans asking: “Who?” You know...
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5.0KWill the Phillies offense improve in 2017?
The 2016 Atlanta Braves were mocked for their inability to score runs, a futility highlighted by a 15-game homerless streak early in...
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6.3KEarly predictions for Phillies pitchers
Here’s the good thing about the 2017 Phillies pitching staff: It looks better. We saw glimpses of better early in 2016, as...
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