Articles by Brandon Apter (1888)
Last week, we found out that following a throwing session, Cliff Lee felt discomfort in his throwing elbow. On Tuesday, Ruben Amaro Jr. broke the news about Lee and his torn tendon in his elbow, revealing that the team wasn't terribly optimistic about his future. On Wednesday morning in Clearwater, Lee resumed throwing and spoke to […]
Five or six years ago, Phillies fans not only had division championships to look forward to, but the organization was also filled with a lot of talented prospects. A future outfield that included Domonic Brown and Michael Taylor had plenty of potential, but Brown has regressed after an All-Star season and Taylor was […]
View image | gettyimages.com The Eagles continued their busy offseason this morning with the reported additions of running back Ryan Mathews and former Giants/Seahawks cornerback Walter Thurmond. This comes a day after the Eagles parted ways with Nick Foles and brought Sam Bradford aboard from the Rams. The Eagles may have found their […]
View image | gettyimages.com As the Phillies began to play the Tigers this afternoon, Ruben Amaro Jr. updated the media on the status of Cliff Lee and it definitely isn't good news. Cliff Lee still has tear in flexor tendon. Will try to throw for a short period of time and see if improves. […]
View image | gettyimages.com One week ago, the Eagles decided to cut ties with Trent Cole, one of their longest tenured players. Yesterday, on the eve of free agency, the Eagles re-signed Brandon Graham to a four-year deal, potentially securing Cole's replacement on the defensive side of things. Since Cole's departure, he had visited […]
After being released by the Eagles last week, cornerback Cary Williams is heading to the opposite side of the country to join the NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks. In two seasons with Philadelphia, Williams intercepted five passes. Aaron Wilson of Ravens Insider gives us the details of the contract: Cary Williams' three-year Seahawks deal […]
View image | gettyimages.com After yesterday's flurry of news on the Eagles front including the addition of Byron Maxwell and Frank Gore. While fans are still dealing with the departure of Jeremy Maclin and LeSean McCoy, it looks like the Eagles will be retaining a big piece of their defense in linebacker, Brandon Graham. The #Eagles […]
View image | gettyimages.com The Eagles reportedly made a big move earlier today by agreeing to terms on a contract with cornerback, Byron Maxwell. The safety position is another need for the team and the Eagles have been known to be in the running for free agent to be, Devin McCourty. Eliot-Shorr Parks of […]
View image | gettyimages.com The Eagles made a big splash by agreeing to terms with both Byron Maxwell and Frank Gore, but it seems they will lose out on retaining wide receiver, Jeremy Maclin. Earlier tonight 97.5 The Fanatic's Jon and Sean Show reported that both Mark Sanchez and Jeremy Maclin would be back […]
View image | gettyimages.com With the Eagles set to add Byron Maxwell to their secondary, they're already looking at who is going to be paired with him next season. According to Eliot-Shorr Parks of NJ.com, the Eagles are looking at Packers free agent cornerback, Tramon Williams, as an option. Who do #Eagles have an […]