Articles by Andrew Gillen (279)
Hey guys. Domonic Brown is back. And there's a game tonight. At this point, about half the people that were still clinging to the team after last season have hopped off the bandwaggon at this point. For those of us too brainwashed dedicated to stop watching, we're in for 50+ games of, well, nothing. Speaking […]
Save us, Cody As the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline came to a close three ours prior to game time, the Phillies did exactly what just about everyone expected them to do: absolutely nothing. What role would that play going into tonight's game? Absolutely none. But, it's fun to blame it on that. Yes, there […]
In an earlier post on the site, the possibility of the Phillies trading Cliff Lee to the Red Sox became more realistic. The catch was the White Sox were dangling their ace, Jake Peavy, on the market as a cheaper option for teams that didn't want to overpay for Lee. Now, Buster Olney is reporting […]
Remember two weeks ago heading into the All-Star Break when it was determined that the games against St. Louis and Detroit would decide the Phillies' fate? Well, in five games against the two clubs, the team is 0-5. If that does not scream "time to sell" to Ruben Amaro and the rest of the front […]
If you've ever seen the 1992 movie Glengarry Glen Ross, you'll recognize the following line: "Oh come on, what's the point? What's the *expletive* point…" – Ricky Roma Alright, maybe a bit harsh. However, it's fitting. It's all I can think when I sit down to watch the Phillies anymore. What is the point? Ruben […]
Michael Martinez is in, and Domonic Brown is out. That, my friends, is the formula for winning. Mix in John Lannan and this Phillies bullpen, and the team is guaranteed success. Tonight's scenario was set up exactly like this, as Philly looked to avenge last night's 4-1 loss to the Cardinals. Standing in the way […]
I'm going to try to promise not to excessively use the word "sell" in my next few pieces. I will try. I'll start by focusing on tonight's contest. After losing two of three to the Mets, the mind-bending Phillies roster would travel to St. Louis to take on arguably the major's best squad, the Cardinals. […]
Picture by Andrew Gillen Baseball. Is. Back. After an All-Star Break that seemed to last a month and a half, the Phillies and the rest of Major League Baseball returned to regular season action. It was a disappointing showing for Cliff Lee and Domonc Brown on Tuesday night, but it was still fun to see […]
With their third game in less than 24 hours, the Phillies and White Sox would play the rubber game of their matchup on the doorstep of the All-Star Break. For the Phillies, Cole Hamels looked to continue the success he's had in his last two outings against the Pirates and Nationals. Plus, with 24 innings […]
I don't know about you guys, but yesterday's day off was huge. No game. No disappointment. No Delmon Young. It was a huge relief for the fans. However, would it be good for the Phillies? Coming of a series against the Dodgers in which they went 1-for-4, the team was reeling. Having to face not […]