Yoan Moncada and a Silly Amount of Money

So now that Yasmany Tomas has signed a contract, the next big unknown is Cuban teenager Yoan Moncada.  Moncada is praised for his bat and his ability to play anywhere on the diamond defensively outside of shortstop and catcher (he is currently a shortstop, but no one seems optimistic he can stick there).  Many have … Read more

Post Thanksgiving Chat

I don’t have some sort of nice chat software to run a live chat, nor can I promise immediate responses.  However, I feel like we as Phillies fans need a bit of group time to talk about things both positive and negative.  So the plan is starting now to run this post as a sort … Read more

Into the Vault: The Phillies and Sabermetrics

While digging around the internet to find Amaro quotes I came across this article by Bob Brookover in March of 2012.  From the title “Inside the Phillies: Who needs sabermetrics?” you know that this should be a treasure trove of bad Amaro opinions.  The author gets his opinions on the table very early in the … Read more

Rule 5 Protection Preview

Thursday is the deadline for teams to add players on minor league deals to the 40 man roster.  The Phillies roster currently stands at 34, and they could free up more room if needed.  It is unlikely the Phillies will use all of the available spots but unlikely. The Players Eligible: Pitchers: Manny Martinez, Ervis … Read more

Phillies Announce 2015 Minor League Coaching Staff

The Phillies have announced the 2015 coach staff for their minor league affiliates. Lehigh Valley Ironpigs Dave Brundage (Manager) Sal Rende (Coach) Mickey Morandini (Coach) Ray Burris (Pitching Coach) Reading Fightin Phils Dusty Wathan (Manager) Frank Cacciatore (Coach) Dave Lundquist (Pitching Coach) Clearwater Threshers  Greg Legg (Manager) Rob Ducey (Coach) Steve Schrenk (Pitching Coach) Lakewood … Read more

The Past Week 11-17-2014

The Past Week: The Phillies sign Elvis Araujo to a major league deal (Phillies Minor Thoughts, Phoulballz, Baseball Prospectus) Josh Norris of Baseball America with some Phillies SP injury Updates Dylan Cozen’s 1st half/2nd half Splits Free Agent Pitching and Keeping Cole Hamels  – Matt Speck Trading Cole Hamels: Pt 4 – Cole Hamels Trade … Read more