Writer: Tal Venada

This article covers the Phillies strategy for offense and defense during an unusual offseason after 2020’s abbreviated campaign and before the 2021 season.

  By Tal Venada, Sports Talk Philly Contributor Beginning with what Philadelphia Phillies fans know: Dave Dombrowski, president of baseball operations, has added the first new piece to the 2-3 relievers still here. But those who want JT Realmuto, a starter and eight relievers are disappointment-bound. Bright spot: They will have a decent –not all […]

This article covers the Phillies competition for JT Realmuto and Jackie Bradley Jr., plus it details the factors and obstacles facing those teams.

This article covers the early offseason clues provided by Phillies president Andy MacPhail about the 2021 Fightins’ plans regarding free agency: what, when, and why.

This article illustrates the origin of trade and signing rumors from their source, through their amplification, and to multiple fan bases, plus it covers many early Phillies rumors.

This article covers the competition the Phillies face to re-sign JT Realmuto, and it includes the obstacles confronting their main rival for the All-Star catcher’s services long-term.

This article illustrates the assumptions of some Phillies fans that they don’t put in question form, and the answers inadvertently reveal other aspects relative to the organization’s 2020-21 offseason.

This article illustrates the Phillies limitations financially to fix the relief corps, while they address their needs behind the plate, in the rotation and the heart of the lineup.

This article illustrates how the Phillies can plug their holes in the rotation, bullpen and batting order, while they wait out the competition for their All-Star catcher JT Realmuto to re-up.