Alec Bohm for National League Rookie of the Year
We Phillies fans need something to root for, so I’m promoting Alec Bohm for NL Rookie of the Year. Maybe if Bohm had been on the roster at the beginning of the season, they would’ve [...]
Brace yourselves, Phillies fans: J.T. Realmuto is probably gone
As each day passes without news on the J.T. Realmuto contract front, I’m more pessimistic. And then there was the comment from general manager Matt Klentak, who threw a wet rag on any [...]
The Segura problem
I hate to pick on Jean Segura, but his situation is kind of a microcosm of what’s wrong with the Phillies. In the interest of full disclosure, I supported the team’s trade for Segura [...]
Some quick observations on the Phillies’ first weekend
Might as well go first with the obvious. There was no relief to be found in the Phils’ middle relievers. I don’t know if the club expects Ranger Suarez and Victor Arano to get here [...]
Final thoughts on the Phillies’ draft
My search for commentary on the Phils’ first-round pick, Mick Abel, wasn’t exhaustive, so negativity must be out there somewhere. But I couldn’t find anyone who considered the [...]