Phillies must-reads: Hinojosa risked life to pitch in the majors

As the Philadelphia Phillies' roster moves close being finalized and Opening Day nears, let's take a look at some of the best articles pertaining to the team in this week's edition of Phillies must-reads

Incredible journey: Phillies Hinojosa risked life to pitch in the majors

Although he's never closed before, Dalier Hinojosa is one of the many options to pitch the ninth for the Phillies this season. The challenge does not scare the 30-year old one bit. Compared to the events that took place on a  faithful early morning, closing is an after-thought. Hinojosa chronicled that journey to CSN Philly's Jim Salisbury.

For Galvis, 2016 a chance to stick with the Phillies…with improved glove work

Freddy Galvis didn't put his best glove forward in 2015. With a new season on the horizon, he is fully aware that J.P. Crawford is not long for the minor leagues. Ryan Lawrence of Philly Voice looks at what lies ahead for the Phillies' current starting shortstop.

Phillies future bonding in minors

Top prospects, J.P. Crawford,  Nick Williams, Roman Quinn, Jake Thompson, and Andrew Knapp are coming together on another level before they eventually all reach the majors in an attempt to help return the Phillies to prominence. 

Evaluating the 2016 Prospects: Philadelphia Phillies

Dan Farnsworth of Fangraphs evaluates the impressive list of Phillies prospects currently in their system and tells you when we might see them with the big club.

Plenty on mind of Phillies manager Mackanin

Although a new contract is not one of them, there are a numbers of things on the mind of Pete Mackanin as he first-full season as a major-league manager is just a week away. Sam Donellon of Philly.com shows you the lengthy list.

 George Gouvas (@summerofgeorge3) is a contributor to Philliedelphia.com.

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