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All posts tagged "Joaquin Benoit"
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6.0K12OpinionPete Mackanin continues to argue with logic, and lose
Let’s approach last night’s game against the Boston Red Sox in a logical progression using some truths we’ve learned in the 2017...
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4.6K11Raising QuestionsNot acquiring a leader may have cost Phillies
There’s a lot going wrong for the Phillies right now. In fact, over the last month there’s almost nothing going right. Pitching...
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4.7KAnalysisLighter schedule means a chance to right the ship
The Phillies have played 35 games this season. Of those 35 games, 25 have come against the Nationals (12), Mets (6), Dodgers...
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5.5K2OpinionTiming of Mackanin extension just a little curious
On one level, there’s a sense of relief that the Phillies inked Pete Mackanin to a two-year contract extension that may include...
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28.5K2AnalysisThe Phillies bullpen has issues, starting with usage
In two games against Seattle, the Phillies bullpen surrendered 13 runs. But you may be surprised to find that the ‘pen is...
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6.3K3AnalysisPete Mackanin has mismanaged Pat Neshek
After last season’s bullpen debacle, it was a priority for General Manager Matt Klentak to either sign or trade for some competent...
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6.8K10AnalysisWhat is Pete Mackanin doing with his closers?
The Phillies have won two straight games for the second time this season. To do so, they used Hector Neris to close...
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4.9KNewsJeanmar Gomez out as closer; Joaquin Benoit in
Pete Mackanin has made a change at closer: Jeanmar Gomez is out, and Joaquin Benoit is in. Benoit – 0.00 ERA, 4...
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4.6KAnalysisStrengthened bullpen threatening Gomez’s time as closer
Monday afternoon, Phillies fans were treated to almost everything they could have wanted from a season opener. The team won, the offense showed...
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6.9KAnalysisThe 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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6.3KAnalysisEarly 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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5.0KOffseasonWinter Meetings recap: Small moves and minimal losses
The Winter Meetings have ended, and the Phillies came out making only small moves. First, the big moves outside of Philadelphia: CHAPMAN...
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5.9K1NewsKlentak on closer competition, Tommy Joseph, Andrew Knapp
General Manager Matt Klentak told reporters Tuesday there’s likely to be a competition to sort out the bullpen. As of now the...
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4.5KOffseason
Winter Meetings Evening Roundup: Monday
Well, the Phillies made a move on the first full day of the Winter Meetings. They signed Joaquin Benoit to a one-year,...
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5.0K2News
UPDATE: Phillies sign Joaquin Benoit; Mariot DFA’d
UPDATE (12:04 p.m. Dec. 6): And it’s official. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Phillies designated reliever Michael Mariot for...
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