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#451163378 / gettyimages.com A pair of relievers signing with the Astros this morning may have upped the market for Phillies reliever, Antonio Bastardo. According to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com, the Pirates are now purusing him. Antonio Bastardo market heating up. Pirates pursing him, according to a source. #Phillies — Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyCSN) December 10, […]
#456763034 / gettyimages.com With the news breaking late last night of the Cubs landing Jon Lester, the Red Sox are in desparate need of a starter to compliment their offseason offensive additions in Hanley and Sandoval. They have been known to have interest in the Phillies' Cole Hamels for some time now, but according […]
Plenty of news regarding the Phillies, more specifically involving Ruben Amaro. At the Winter Meetings and prior, it has been heard that the team was asking too much in return for their players. Our fearless GM's response?… Amaro was asked if #Phillies are wanting too much for their players. "That's a bunch of malarkey. … […]
Anyone out there a Ruben Amaro Jr. supporter? No? Not all at once. Oh, yes, you in the back! Pat Gillick. These days, there are no supporters of Ruben Amaro from the fans, but Phillies interim president, Pat Gillick, says that Amaro has his support and that Ruben didn't get dumb overnight. Amaro is entering […]
Let's spare you the details. You already know the Phillies have admitted to rebuild, but have yet to do a thing about it. Ruben Amaro has responded with his normal "smug" remarks saying the team has had some good discussions and that he likes the talks that are ongoing. Well, that isn't very reassuring to […]
#175763294 / gettyimages.com Day one of the Winter Meetings is underway and we already know that Ruben Amaro is looking for talent. What kind of talent? Well, starting pitching of course! Since the offense doesn't need any help… Ruben Amaro said his #1 priority at Winter Meeting is starting pitching. — jon johnson (@jonjohnsonwip) […]
Welcome in to another edition of The Day After with Apter. I am Brandon Apter, your studly host for this lovely story. Let's get to it, shall we? Following Friday night's game at home against OKC, the team immediately departed for Detroit for the second part of their back-to-back, with the Pisons, losers of ten […]
Coming off of their first win of the season on Wednesday night in Minnesota, the Sixers (1-18) came back home to host Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder (6-13). The duo of stars from OKC are both back after recently nursing injuries and they came into the game with just five wins. […]
#466225143 / gettyimages.com As Philadelphia sports fans, we have become accustomed to listening to some great voices on TV and radio over the years. From Harry Kalas to Merrill Reese, the city has been home to plenty of memorable and hall of fame broadcasters. Who is the best of the crew today, though? Here […]
#451737936 / gettyimages.com Many fans still believe that if the Phillies resigned Jayson Werth or never traded Hunter Pence away, we wouldn't necessarily be in this rebuilding predicament. While Hunter Pence is probably still busy celebrating a World Championship, Jayson Werth is doing other things to keep busy…a court appearance to be exact. BREAKING: […]