Articles by Tal Venada (135)
This Phillies article covers the starting rotation from top to bottom, and it separates the first three limited pitch-count outings from their early totals to demonstrate how each hurler has done so far.
This article covers the weakest link on the Phillies –an additional late-game fireman or two– which they will most likely address in July: The front-runner has suffered major injuries.
This Phillies and MLB article covers the possibility that offensive production may –in fact– be deliberate to combine more on-field action and compliment power numbers for half a campaign each.
This article covers some missing information and misconceptions regarding the Phillies relief corps: especially emotionally charged conclusions based on one inning of one game of the season.
This Phillies article covers the three main contenders in the National League East and their fan bases coming into and after the season’s beginning.
This article covers the current lineup and expected changes based on Phillies manager Joe Girardi’s comments and batting orders, and, remember, 16 games is only 10 percent of the season.
This article covers stars who are playing for their next contract, and ringing –not smashing– the bell would be enough in and of itself for the Phillies faithful and manager Joe Girardi.
The article covers how the Phillies rotation, relief corps and batting order will benefit from the offensive juggernaut assembled by Dave Dombroski, president of baseball operations.
This Phillies article covers the national predictions for the National League East contenders, while Opening Day is just a few days away: Some of their calculations may surprise you.
This Phillies article covers the three acquisition-minded organizations in the National League East, who are vying for the divisional pennant, and the cost of the stars they picked up.