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Listen, I really liked the idea that the Phillies recognized that developing their own starters and relievers is the proper way to build and develop. Spending at the top of free agency each year is fine, but there has to be some counterbalance to what is being done. So spending higher draft picks on pitchers […]
Spring training is the time for optimism for all people involved. It still feels like the Phillies have a chance to win a World Series since everyone is (mostly) healthy and showing up in the best shape of their lives. Everyone still has the sense that things are alright and that negativity about either the […]
Happy Monday, everyone. It has been a very interesting week for an old friend, as Nick Castellanos was released by the Phillies—for some potentially interesting reasons—and will move on to the Padres and a brand new position on the field. We’ve got other Phillies news, as well, with Bryce Harper being as candid as even […]
Today is the day. Pitchers and catchers have already begun their workouts, but the players are coming. A bunch of them are already there, eager to run it ba— Get better for the season. Today, though, today is the marker in the sand. The one where it truly feels like spring is underway. On to […]
The Phillies have a ton of storylines this spring. With the players reporting in full tomorrow, we’re going to hear a lot about which players are ITBSOHL, which ones are working on something new, etc. The storylines are endless with so many new things happening around the team (THERE ARE NEW THINGS I PROMISE YOU). […]
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According to New York Post national baseball writer Jon Heyman, the San Diego Padres and Nick Castellanos have agreed on a one-year deal. The move comes after the Philadelphia Phillies released the outfielder a few days ago. Castellanos was owed $20 million for the 2026 season. The Padres will pay the veteran’s minimum of $780K, […]
It’s another day removed from the Castellanos release and it’s still by far the biggest news surrounding the team right now. It takes a lot to distract from the Ace’s rib being in a closet. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
In our last matchup, in the tournament between the last free agents signed before the season, Jake Arrieta earned more votes than Ricardo Pinto and moved on to the next round. On to the next pairing: 2. Bryce Harper, 2019 Stats with the Phillies: 858 games, .261/.357/.487, 179 HR, 530 RBIs, 26.3 bWAR The Phillies […]
We are officially in the “eh, sure” stage of ranking the Phillies’ prospects. They have a shallow farm system once you get past the top five in the group, so if you lump enough of them together, maybe one or two will stick. It’s a bit of a sad state of affairs. Jean Cabrera – […]
Trades can alter the direction of any team. They could bring a team it’s last piece to win a championship, or a key contributor to turn a team into a real contender, or a trade could signal the beginning of a rebuild. Every year at the end of July we all obsess over the latest […]
Yesterday, the tenure of Nick Castellanos in Philadelphia came to an end. Both the Phillies and Casty will carry on, and both may wonder about what could have been. Onto the links. Phillies news Matt Gelb’s article on the circumstances that brought about Castellanos’ departure is a must read. ($) If you haven’t read it […]
The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder Nick Castellanos, per multiple reports. Castellanos had one year left on the five year, $100 million deal he signed with the Phillies prior to 2022 season. It had been a given that the Phillies were not going to open camp with Castellanos still on the team, and the only […]
It was time. Holding out hope that someone – anyone – would give them something in return for Nick Castellanos, the Phillies are instead reportedly releasing the right fielder. This was a move that most everyone saw coming when considering the money still owed Castellanos, but still, the era is over. We’ll have more later. […]
Spring training is the time to hear about who is in the best shape of their life, which teams might be cursed with injuries (not a great start for the Braves), and potential adjustments players make. While the narrative is that the Phillies are “running it back” and that everything will remain static year to […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to improve their offense, and they might have a candidate in Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos. The Athletic insider Matt Gelb is reporting that Castellanos will either be traded or released by the Phillies during Spring Training. “Photos line the hallway that leads from the lobby to the Phillies’ clubhouse […]
A player’s performance in Spring Training is not necessarily a sign of things to come. A strong performance doesn’t always portend a good season, and a poor performance doesn’t mean the season is lost. However, that doesn’t mean that a player can’t change the early narrative for his season in the spring. There are plenty […]
Spring training is officially here, and with it comes the unfortunate slew of new injury updates. Hamate bone fractures seem to be an epidemic around baseball already. Orion Kerkering has a hamstring strain that will cause him to be a little behind the other pitchers. Zack Wheeler is progressing well and has a rib in […]
Phillies pitchers and catchers report to Clearwater today, effectively ending one of the dreariest off-seasons since team president Dave Dombrowski took over as head of baseball operations prior to the 2021 season. Yes, he re-signed Kyle Schwarber, far-and-away the franchise’s primary goal over the winter, added free agent reliever Brad Keller to set up closer […]
Man, yesterday was a bad day to report to spring training. Injuries, injuries, injuries. Guess we’re all officially holding our breath for when Rob Thomson actually gives an in-person interview next week in Clearwater. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
In our last match of the “Last Man In” tournament, Jeff Hoffman was victorious over Chad Qualls. Here’s the next showdown: 3. Jake Arrieta, 2018 The Phillies thought they might have a chance at playoff contention in 2018. They had emerged from the rebuilding process with what seemed like some key pieces in place, but […]
Over the past ten years the Phillies have had a lot of good, and even great, players who have since moved on either to other teams or to retirement. Many of those players would have provided a boost to this year’s roster. For today’s question of the day: Which player from the past decade do […]
Can you smell that? Yeah, that’s baseball approaching. Phillies News: MLB News:
Talking trades is one of everyone’s favorite pastimes. Making a theoretical deal for another player is just fun, something that shows depth of knowledge of both the opposition’s team and one’s own. Then comes the word “untouchable.” Everyone thinks there is at least someone on the Phillies that would be untouchable. Most of that time, […]
It’s still way too cold out for me, but it’s officially baseball season. In fewer than two weeks time, there will be games on our television and following that, World Baseball Classic games to follow. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news: