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Red Sox Trade Clay Buchholz to Phillies

Dec 20, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Headlines, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies, Transactions

By adding superstar ace Chris Sale in a Winter Meetings blockbuster, Boston Red Sox general manager Dave Dombrowski created a logjam in his team's pitching staff. That logjam was finally addressed on Tuesday mo...

Phillies Sign Joaquin Benoit

Ryan Waterman

Dec 5, 2016

Headlines, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies, Rumors, Transactions

For the second straight offseason, the Philadelphia Phillies have added another veteran arm to the bullpen. Last season, it was David Hernandez. While the 30-year-old Hernandez could not necessarily be characte...

Philadelphia Phillies Acquire Howie Kendrick

Ryan Waterman

Nov 11, 2016

Breaking News, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Transactions

The hot stove appears to be heating up. Through the first two days of MLB Free Agency, the stove barely made it to lukewarm status, as there were only a pair of signings. We've already seen a pair of signing...

Philadelphia Phillies Wish List for 2017

Ryan Waterman

Oct 25, 2016

Features, Headlines, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies

It's late October, which means that the end of the baseball season is nearly here. *sheds tear* Fear not though, baseball fans, for the end of the on-field season doesn't truly signify the end of the season...

Making the Case for an Odubel Herrera Trade

Ryan Waterman

Sep 19, 2016

Headlines, Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have surprised a number of people this season. Pleasantly, if you're a Phillies fan. Last season, the Phils finished with a 63-99 record, one loss away from hitting the century mark...

End of An Era: Phillies Trade Carlos Ruiz to Dodgers

Ryan Waterman

Aug 26, 2016

Breaking News, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Transactions

The Philadelphia Phillies have traded Carlos Ruiz. No, you're not reading that wrong. In a bittersweet move for Phillies fans, Ruiz has been shipped out west to join former teammate Chase Utley with the Los ...

The Future is Now: Phillies to Promote Jake Thompson

Ryan Waterman

Aug 5, 2016

Breaking News, Headlines, Minor League Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Transactions

Philadelphia Phillies fans must wait no longer, as the future is now upon us. In a move that was anticipated by just about everybody, manager Pete Mackanin announced following today's extra-innings loss to t...

Report: Texas “All Over” Vince Velasquez

Ryan Waterman

Jul 30, 2016

Headlines, Philadelphia Phillies, Rumors, Texas Rangers

It appears that one year after the Texas Rangers acquired Cole Hamels, the Rangers could visit the well of Philadelphia Phillies pitchers once again. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins acquired right-handed starte...

Examining Five Possible Philadelphia Phillies Trade Deadline Deals

Ryan Waterman

Jul 23, 2016

Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies, Rumors

With a little more than a week to the MLB Trade Deadline, the rumors are going to start gaining steam. In regards to the Phillies, that statement is particularly true. As I alluded to in a previous post (here),...

Evaluating the Phillies Trade Pieces

Ryan Waterman

Jul 23, 2016

Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies, Rumors

At this point two months ago, the Philadelphia Phillies sat with a 25-19 record, and there was talk of them being a legitimate threat for one of the National League Wild Card spots. My, how much can change in a...