Writer: Frank Klose
No. No no no no no no no. No. Please no. Mark Teixeira of the New York Yankees and planned starting first baseman for Team USA in the World Baseball classic has come down with an injury. The team needs a first baseman. Naturally reporters asked Ryan Howard if he would consider going. He says […]
Despite being regular opponents during the regular season, the Phillies and Nationals hardly play each other in the Spring. With Nationals camp located 149 miles away in Viera, FL, the bus ride is long. The Phillies tend to play local opponents such as the Blue Jays, Yankees, Orioles, Pirates, and Tigers for that reason. With […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Frank Klose The Phillies got absolutely pummeled by the Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic roster in a non-Grapefruit league scrimmage today at Bright House Field in Clearwater. The Dominicans accumulated a staggering 28 hits against Phillies pitching and scored 15 runs. The Phillies could only muster two. The Dominican lineup is stacked with All […]
Ender Inciarte is opening some eyes this Spring Training On December 6, the Phillies acquired a speedy, defensive, left-handed hitting outfielder. However, Ben Revere was not the only move that day. Buried in the Worley-For-Revere headlines was the Phillies' selection of Ender Inciarte in the MLB Rule 5 draft. At the time I was highly […]
Domonic Brown looks like a new man this Spring Training. Having gained reportedly 10 pounds of muscle this offseason, the Zephyrhills, Florida resident spent much of the offseason in nearby Clearwater. Therefore, Brown was one of the first players Phillies Assistant Hitting Coach and former California Angels start Wally Joyner met in camp. For […]
More positive news out of Clearwater today as the Phillies downed the Atlanta Braves 10-5. On the mound, Cole Hamels was sharp with three strong innings in which he only allowed one unearned run. Offensively the Phillies saw continued offensive progress from Ryan Howard as he belted his first Spring Training home run. […]
Photo Courtesy Wikipedia Commons To strengthen their 2013 campaign, the Flyers turned to the past. According to Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News, the Flyers have acquired old friend Simon Gagne from the Los Angeles Kings: Flyers have traded a conditional 4th round pick to Los Angeles in exchange for Simon Gagne. — […]
Spring Training games hardly mean anything since there are so many players in and out who will not make a major league roster and the pitchers are often throwing one particular pitch over and over again just to refine it, but it's nice to see a win from the Phillies. Despite a wet field […]
Yes, Schwimer took the loss in this game against the Atlanta Braves Michael Schwimer was not likely to get a chance for the Phillies in the major leagues this season. It does not appear that he will be in the Blue Jays' plans either. According to the Blue Jays' official website, Schwimer was told […]
Via the Official Marlins Twitter Account Want to take your musical talents to South Beach? Here is your chance! The Marlins are holding open auditions for the team's organist. If you are 18 or older and have your own keyboard, head on down to Miami and show them what you can do. The organ is […]
