Between the Lines: As spring training looms, the Phillies are looking to the future

Welcome to the inaugural Between the Lines, a look at the Philadelphia Phillies and MLB through links from around the internet.

The Cole Sweepstakes

Boston wants Cole, the Phils want prospects and the deal is still hanging out there: [Philly.com-Vaughn Johnson and Jonathan Tannenwald] 

Looks who's back

Charlie Manuel is a guest instructor this spring down in Clearwater: [The 700 Level-Enrico Campitelli]

The heat is on Rube

The front office is feeling the heat as the Phils are behind on their rebuild and need to get younger fast: [CSNPhilly.com- Jim Salisbury] 

A look at the offseason

Jayson Stark did an unscientific poll and guess who had the worst offseason according to his pollsters? [ESPN.com-Jayson Stark]

A reason to watch

For those looking for reasons to watch the Phils in 2015, pattisonave.com has 10 but #1 is the best: [Pattisonave.com-Mike Elser]

That's all for today, join us next time for more Between the Lines.