Phillies Release Perci Garner

The Phillies released minor league pitcher Perci Garner, a second-round pick in 2010. — Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) March 29, 2015 Garner was an athletic raw pitcher out of Ball State with a plus fastball and a power slider.  Most people thought he was a fast track reliever, but the Phillies wanted to develop him as … Read more

What to Expect: Aaron Nola

Today the Phillies will send their top pitching prospect and 2014 #7 overall pick, Aaron Nola to the mound against the Yankees.  It will be a shorter start and will be more of a cameo than a leading role for the young right hander.  At this point we are all pretty familiar with the expectations … Read more

Choose Your Own Adventure: The Dynamics of Trading Papelbon

Every time someone talks about the Phillies moving on in their rebuild, they bring up the Phillies $13 million closer, Jonathan Papelbon.  Papelbon looks good this spring; his fastball is close to its velocity from last year (91-93),  and his secondaries look sharp (and sequenced).  Yet it appears the trade talk has calmed down, and while the … Read more

Spring Training Roster Battles: 3/19/15

It is just over two weeks until opening day so it is time once again to look at the spring training roster battles.  The first version from two weeks ago is here. Locks: Hitters: Carlos Ruiz, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Freddy Galvis, Cody Asche, Odubel Herrera, Ben Revere, Domonic Brown, Grady Sizemore, Darin Ruf, Cameron … Read more