Matthew Hutcheson, Author at Baseball Essential

What Should We Expect From Aaron Nola?

Aug 13, 2015

Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League

Aaron Nola has been one of the few bright spots for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2015. The Phillies obviously thought very highly of Nola, as they took him with the seventh overall pick in the 2014 draft. When ...

Chase Utley Deserves Better

Matthew Hutcheson

Aug 11, 2015

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, Opinions & Predictions, Rumors

It's no secret the Philadelphia Phillies are sellers this year. The Phillies are in full-fledged rebuild mode and are selling off any piece that may have any value. Cole Hamels to the Rangers, Jonathan Papelbon...

Phillies Can Make Franchise History

Matthew Hutcheson

Jul 10, 2015

Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies fans knew what this season would be. We knew it would be a rebuilding year. We knew roster changes would come. And we hoped front office changes would come. The question, though, is: did w...

Have the Phillies Found Their Future?

Matthew Hutcheson

Jun 8, 2015

Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

Philadelphia Phillies fans are not happy. We are not happy with the team and the direction it seems headed in or management. If they are anything like me (and I seriously hope they aren't), Phillies fans are bi...

If Anyone Doesn’t Understand the Game, It’s Ruben Amaro

Matthew Hutcheson

May 28, 2015

Features, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies

Fans in Philadelphia make no bones about their passion. They love their teams, and will tell you when they're unhappy. Terrell Owens, Billy Wagner, Tye Domi, Michael Irvin; these are just a few athletes Philly ...

Phillies Winning Streak; It Was Fun While It Lasted

Matthew Hutcheson

May 20, 2015

Headlines, Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies actually played some pretty good baseball over the past week. No, you didn't misread that. I used the terms "Phillies" and "good baseball" in the same sentence. The Phillies finished up the ten gam...

Chase Utley: Don’t Boo Too Soon

Matthew Hutcheson

May 12, 2015

National League, National League East, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies

The fans in Philadelphia have never been known for being the most lenient fans in the world. If they don't like you, they'll let you know. Santa Claus was hit with snowballs and fans cheered when Michael Irvin ...

Ryan Howard: Any Trade Value Left?

Matthew Hutcheson

May 5, 2015

Features, National League, National League East, Philadelphia Phillies

It's quite remarkable to look back at the 08' and 09' Philadelphia Phillies teams and see how much has changed. The Phillies went from being World Series contenders year in and year out to suddenly being old an...

MLB Prospect Watch: Francisco Lindor, Addison Russell and Jon Gray

Matthew Hutcheson

Apr 20, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Features, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

When the cutoff date for a full year of service time passed last Thursday, all eyes turned to the Chicago Cubs and Kris Bryant. Bryant was the number-one prospect on many people's lists coming into the season. ...

George Springer: Small Sample, or Sophomore Slump?

Matthew Hutcheson

Apr 17, 2015

American League, American League West, Features, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Troy Tulowitzki, Chris Coghlan, and Jason Heyward are just a few names that have suffered from the controversial, much-debated "sophomore slump." Coming into 2015, the big name on everyone's radar of regression...

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