Jimmy Rollins will lead the Philadelphia Phillies onto the diamond with a clean slate under the Florida sunshine. Does a name describe a club as the decades are finalized in the record books? Or did it have a different meaning in 1884?
Philadelphia Phillies Storyline: Winners Or Losers?
February 12, 2012 By 3 Comments
The Philadelphia Phillies have 1 possible path to bring back Roy Oswalt, while Antonio Bastardo leads a slew of young guns into Camp Clearwater. The baseline from Triple-A to the majors is 50%, who will stick with the parent club and who will miss that last jump? There are 8–including Michael Stutes–and 4 each will fall on different sides of the centerfield fence.
Philadelphia Phillies Storyline: Pitching Puzzle
February 5, 2012 By 6 Comments
How do the 2012 Philadelphia Phillies and Roy Halladay measure up to the ace-laden trios in baseball history? Up until now, this span-of-time issue has stymied everybody, but–unlike Joe Lewis versus Muhammad Ali–baseball statistics are plus-and-minus flexible. With a compensating system, you can minimize the differences from the dead-ball era to the current day, including the balanced middle. (Photo is Chief Bender on Phillies Page @ Philadelphia Phillies.)
Philadelphia Phillies Storyline: The Dangling Untouchable
January 29, 2012 By 5 Comments
Roy Halladay was dealt to the Philadelphia Phillies for the drop-and-drive hurler with a major league pedigree. Toronto was rumored to have offered Kyle Drabek for Matt Garza. There was no forceful denial from Canada. The Cubs were not interested? They’re giving up on him already? They want to move him before he loses more value? Typical manufactured baloney slices–aka BS? (Phillies page photo: Drabek, Travis d’Arnaud and Brett Wallace @ Phillies | isportsweb.)
Philadelphia Phillies Storyline: Oswalt, Victim Of Parity
January 22, 2012 By 2 Comments
Roy Oswalt and the Philadelphia Phillies would like to continue their relationship. But Brad Lidge and Ryan Madson have been snagged by the same economic circumstances that Oswalt is confronted with. If Hunter Pence inks only a 1-year deal, will Rube Amaro have any payroll flexibility?
Philadelphia Phillies Storyline: King Of The Mound-tain
January 15, 2012 By 1 Comment
Roy Halladay of the Philadelphia Phillies enters 2012 at the summit. There are 4 hurlers behind him, forming the 5 in the first tier. Who are the candidates with a shot to join the highest level in the sport? Will 2 drop from the zenith of their craft?
Philadelphia Phillies Storyline: Amaro, Wood, If
January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As the Philadelphia Phillies pursue Kerry Wood, in limbo until Saturday is Brad Lidge. What will be the outcome when the posturing ends? Meanwhile, another suitor for Roy Oswalt has signed a cheaper alternative.
Philadelphia Phillies Storyline: Amaro’s 3 Ifs
January 8, 2012 By 6 Comments
Roy Oswalt might just return to the Philadelphia Phillies. Brad Lidge is also a decent possibility. Could Ryan Madson fall through the cracks too?
Philadelphia Phillies Storyline: The Final Roster Spot
January 1, 2012 By 2 Comments
Can the Philadelphia Phillies find a better arm than Brad Lidge? How much reliever does $5M for this season purchase? What is the most critical requirement on Rube Amaro’s desk?
Philadelphia Phillies Storyline: The Oakland Catalysts
December 21, 2011 By 6 Comments
Jimmy Rollins has a familiar voice in his ear and the Philadelphia Phillies will reap the reward. Do you think this will spark another career year from J-Roll? This could also benefit the new guy in the local duds.