Phillies Could Face Old Friend Mike “Bronko” Zagurski Tonight On Diamondbacks

According to Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piecoro, Mike Zagurski could be called up to replace last night's bullpen chump Joe Patterson, who allowed five runs to the Phillies in the 9th inning last night.   Patterson was oh so bad:  37.13 ERA 11 earned runs in 2 1/3 innings 15 hits 3 walks 2 home […]

George Suerius  •  24 Apr 2012
Phillies Announce Kendrick to Start Saturday, Zagurski Added to Bullpen

Posted by Mike Frohwirth Kyle Kendrick In a pair of connected moves, the Phillies announced that RHP Kyle Kendrick will start in Pittsburgh on Saturday, and that LHP Mike Zagurski will replace optioned RHP Vance Worley on the MLB roster. Why not just keep Vance Worley around? Worley is the fifth-best (healthy) starter in the […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  01 Jun 2011
A Fan’s Take: The Inconsitent Strike Zone in Cliff Lee’s Starts

Posted by Christina Angelos This post is pure opinion, but my take on how much there has been inconsistency with the strike zone. I have a couple photos from tonight's game and one from another Cliff Lee start. I believe Cliff Lee is not hurt, but I also believe he may not be hitting the […]

Christina Angelos  •  31 May 2011
Phillies Option Vance Worley to AAA

Posted by Mike Frohwirth  After Monday's win over the Washington Nationals, the Phillies optioned RHP Vance Worley to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA). A corresponding move has not yet been announced. Is this move meant to send a message to Worley, who recently complained to the press about his usage? Doubtful. After his start on […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  30 May 2011