Brad Lidge
Okay – this bullpen game reminded us that the Phillies' bullpen has trouble getting six outs a game, let alone 27. We knew this game was coming back on Friday, so it really should not have been a surprise. But, the need for a bullpen arm is clear. In an offseason where Phillies General Manager […]
According to the Washington Post's Amanda Comak, former-Phillies closer Brad Lidge has been designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals. Lidge, 35, signed a one-year $1MM deal with the Nationals in the offseason. In 11 appearances (9 1/3 IP), Lidge is posting an 0-1 record with a 9.86 ERA and only two saves. Lidge was […]
Photo: kpslonline.com Pedro Feliz, the 37-year old third baseman who helped the Phillies win their World Series in 2008, is back in the Delaware Valley for a second time and he'll be across the river. For the second time in his career, Feliz will be playing third base for the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew Beautiful city, beautiful ballpark, tons of Phillies fans… lousy performance. So the Phillies are 1-2, marked with frustration, impotent offense, and good starting pitching but frustrating bullpen performances. Let's take a look at some of opening weekend both for the Phillies and around the league and see where we stand. Think […]
When the Nationals acquired both Gio Gonzalez and Edwin Jackson this winter, anyone that could count realized that the Nationals had six starting pitchers for five slots. The second-longest tenured Nationals player was John Lannan, famous in Phillies history for breaking Chase Utley's hand in 2007. Lannan and his $5 million salary was sent to […]
Posted by Frank Klose Could injuries to Chase Utley and Ryan Howard set the Phillies up for failure? ESPN asked Jim Bowden, former General Manager of the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals to write a piece entitled, "10 Bold Predictions for 2012". One of those bold predictions: The Philadelphia Phillies will not make the […]
Posted by Frank Klose Some thoughts while I eat my lunch. How likely is it that Ryan Madson could accept salary arbitration from the Phillies? Since the Texas Rangers signed Joe Nathan, I feel like the odds are increasing. The following free-agent closer options exist: Ryan Madson Heath Bell Frank Francisco Francisco Cordero Matt Capps […]
Posted by Kevin Durso The Phillies' franchise-record 102nd win of the season, ended the Atlanta Braves push for a playoff spot. Even in Game #162, baseball wouldn't go down without a fight. So, as the innings carried on, the excitement level just continued to pick up. This was as close to a Postseason preview as […]
Posted by Stephen Gallo courtesy phillysportscentral.com Looks like you'll have to save your "All Polanco does is hit" tweets for the time being, Phillies fans. The Phillies have placed Placido Polanco on the 15 day DL with back inflammation. The move is retroactive to July 5, so technically Polanco could be back by late next […]
Posted by Frank Klose Uggh. Again? The Phillies once again are wearing their patriotic caps, a tradition that started in 2007 or so. But, even prior to that the Phillies donned some pretty ugly caps, including ones that don't even match the uniform. Here is a rundown of the caps that the team has […]
