Writer: Brandon Apter
Coming off a win in Detroit, the Sixers (2-19) went into Atlanta on Wednesday looking to keep things rolling against the streaking Hawks. Unfortunately, the Sixers offense wasn't able to keep up with the dangerous long-range shooting of the Hawks, who prevailed 95-79. Tonight, the Sixers are back in the Northeast for a matchup with […]
View image | gettyimages.com A month or so ago, reports surfaced regarding a trade between the Nets and Sixers involving veterand forward, Anderi Kirilenko. Today, the two teams completed the deal, but whether or not Kirilenko suits up for the Sixers remains to be seen. #sixers acquire Andrei Kirilenko, Joege Gutierrez and a 2020 […]
Tom Windle was ranked as the #7 prospect in the Dodgers organization this season Well, the Phillies haven't announced anything official just yet, but Jimmy Rollins to the Dodgers is all but a done deal. It looked like two pitchers were coming back to the Phillies in the deal and it seems like the holdup […]
In today's Rule 5 draft, the Phillies selected two players within the Major League phase, from the Rangers and the Pirates. If chosen in the Rule 5 draft, a player must be kept on the selecting team's 25-man major league roster for the entire season after the draft—he may not be optioned or designated to the minors. The […]
#491955283 / gettyimages.com Once news broke that Jimmy Rollins would be willing to accept a trade to the Dodgers, it didn't take too long for the talks to begin regarding a potenital Hamels/Rollins package with LA. Phillies.com's Todd Zolecki suggested pairing the two superstars together could pry one or more of the Dodgers' top […]
#451163378 / gettyimages.com A pair of relievers signing with the Astros this morning may have upped the market for Phillies reliever, Antonio Bastardo. According to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com, the Pirates are now purusing him. Antonio Bastardo market heating up. Pirates pursing him, according to a source. #Phillies — Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyCSN) December 10, […]
#456763034 / gettyimages.com With the news breaking late last night of the Cubs landing Jon Lester, the Red Sox are in desparate need of a starter to compliment their offseason offensive additions in Hanley and Sandoval. They have been known to have interest in the Phillies' Cole Hamels for some time now, but according […]
Anyone out there a Ruben Amaro Jr. supporter? No? Not all at once. Oh, yes, you in the back! Pat Gillick. These days, there are no supporters of Ruben Amaro from the fans, but Phillies interim president, Pat Gillick, says that Amaro has his support and that Ruben didn't get dumb overnight. Amaro is entering […]
Let's spare you the details. You already know the Phillies have admitted to rebuild, but have yet to do a thing about it. Ruben Amaro has responded with his normal "smug" remarks saying the team has had some good discussions and that he likes the talks that are ongoing. Well, that isn't very reassuring to […]
#175763294 / gettyimages.com Day one of the Winter Meetings is underway and we already know that Ruben Amaro is looking for talent. What kind of talent? Well, starting pitching of course! Since the offense doesn't need any help… Ruben Amaro said his #1 priority at Winter Meeting is starting pitching. — jon johnson (@jonjohnsonwip) […]
