Articles by Tim Kelly (1038)
Philadelphia Phillies propsect Dylan Cozens is having one of the best seasons in the history of the team's Double-A franchise. (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor While Maikel Franco, one of the Philadelphia Phillies young offensive stars, was leading the Phillies to a comeback win over the San Francisco Giants Wednesday night, […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor While it may burn to some to discuss potential Jeremy Hellickson trades for a month and never see one actually materialize, the Philadelphia Phillies are not in a bad position at all for not trading their Opening Day starter prior to this afternoon's non-waiver trade […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor In a piece comparing the differences between the trade deadline as a general manager and as a coach, current Boston Red Sox first base coach and former Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. left the door open on whether his future will […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor As Philadelphia Phillies fans have become accustomed to in 2016, starter Vince Velasquez threw six innings in Friday evening's loss to the Atlanta Braves, giving the team a chance to win the game by only allowing two runs. He also gave potential trade […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor Monday, Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reported that the Texas Rangers were interested in Philadelphia Phillies starter Vince Velasquez. Morosi noted at that that time that the price for the 23-year-old is 'obviously high,' which seems to suggest that it's unlikely that the […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor Though the Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly drawn interest from a few clubs on closer Jeanmar Gomez, it appears that the 28-year-old will be with the club past Monday's non-waiver trade deadline. According to ESPN's Jayson Stark, the Phillies have fielded calls regarding their […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor While Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard reportedly is drawing some surprise trade interest, the other remaining member from the 2008 World Series team, catcher Carlos Ruiz, doesn't appear to be fairing as well on the trade market. According to Jon Heyman of […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor The Jeremy Hellickson trade sweepstakes — something I never envisioned typing a year ago — seem to be reaching its peak of heel digging. Wednesday afternoon, ESPN's Jayson Stark reported that the Philadelphia Phillies are seeking one of an organization's top five prospects […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor The San Francisco Giants remain interested in Philadelphia Phillies closer Jeanmar Gomez, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. Among the relievers that the Giants have discussed: The Phillies' Jeanmar Gomez, Milwaukee's Jeremy Jeffress. — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) July 27, 2016 Olney's ESPN colleague Jerry […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor After allowing just one run over his last two starts, both of which came against the Miami Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies starter Jeremy Hellickson has lowered his ERA more than 40 points and appears headed for a contending team. According to Jerry Crasnick of […]