Phillies Double Down on Pitching, Risk, and Upside in trading Starlyn Caba for Jesus Luzardo

Just over a day after indicating that they were done making moves, outside of maybe a swing #5 starter/bullpen arm, the Phillies made a big swing. The big pieces are obviously left handed starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo going from the Marlins to the Phillies, and shortstop prospect Starlyn Caba going from the Phillies to the … Read more

Turnbull, Walker, and Making Hard Decisions for Tomorrow

With his rehab appearance on Sunday, Taijuan Walker is coming back to the majors. The Phillies appear to have been able to negotiate that Walker make another appearance to work up to 100 pitches. It wasn’t pretty or inspiring, but he did accomplish that task. Meanwhile, his replacement, Spencer Turnbull carried a no-hitter into the … Read more