Writer: Frank Klose
Erik Kratz is not the problem. One early conclusion drawn in the Phillies struggles is that Phillies pitchers were not comfortable with catcher Erik Kratz. With Humberto Quintero starting today behind the plate for Roy Halladay, it raised questions with some, including Halladay himself who said that he and Kratz didn't "excute" what they agreed […]
Some quick thoughts on this very pessimistic Monday in April. I figured I would try to be a positive as possible after the Phillies' 2-4 start. Reasons to Relax (That are also the reason to panic): Cole Hamels:Cole Hamels will not be this bad. While some fans think that two poor starts are an […]
Courtesy NBC The Phillies are on, the Flyers are on, and in the middle of that action Ryan Howard will be making a special TV appearance. Howard will make a cameo appearance on NBC's "The Office". In the storyline, Jim and Darryl are now working in Sports Marketing company "Athlead" in Philadelphia and will […]
I am glad I do not have the responsibility of coming up with a lineup here. Mike Redmond, Miami Marlins Manager, has ended his experiment of having former Phillies infielder Placido Polanco bat cleanup behind. The new solution: former Phillies pinch-hitter Greg Dobbs. #Marlins today LF Pierre, 3B Polanco, RF Stanton, 1B Dobbs, CF Ruggiano, […]
Ever had Godshall's turkey bacon? I have not either. There has been plenty of buzz the last few days about Erik Kratz's appearance in a Godshall Meats commercial for turkey bacon in which he talks to a cartoon turkey dressed as a pig. How did Kratz find himself in this position? It is in […]
As Erik put in his preview, tonight's Roy Halladay Opener is big for the Phillies. As fans we are watching with bated breath as we have with each of Halladay's Spring Training starts after he gave up seven runs in two and two-thirds innings to the Detroit Tigers. We learned today that Charlie Manuel […]
Note: I thought maybe 30-50 people would read this and think it was a bad joke… but somehow 8000+ and counting have. In case you don't read until the end of things: THIS IS A JOKE POST. I do one every year. Thank you. Photo: Philliedelphia/Frank Klose In a move to shore up the Phillies […]
Looking ahead at 2013 it feels like a new era in baseball. As many veterans fade, there will be many new names stepping up. As some former dynasties fade, new ones are beginning. Here are my predictions for the upcoming season. American League AL East winner – Baltimore Orioles AL Central winner – Detroit Tigers […]
Today the Phillies announced their Opening Day roster. The usual players are there but there are a few surprises. For the third time in four years, the Phillies will carry a Rule 5 pick. Pitchers: Cole Hamels Roy Halladay Cliff Lee Kyle Kendrick John Lannan Jonathan Papelbon Mike Adams Antonio Bastardo Chad Durbin Phillippe Aumont […]
Controversial to many, Tim McCarver remains a big part of Philadelphia Phillies history. McCarver had two stints with the Phillies, 1970-1972, and 1975-1980 and has been a national broadcaster since his retirement from Major League Baseball. On Wednesday, McCarver announced that he would retire from broadcasting after the 2013 season. McCarver may be best known […]
