Phillies 1980 Abstention Sunk Designated Hitter

In an alternate universe: Pete Incaviglia or Milt Thompson as the DH in 1993, Jim Thome or Ryan Howard as the DH in 2005, Rhys Hoskins or Jay Bruce, or Alec Bohm as the DH in 2020.

Matt Albertson  •  08 Apr 2020
Phillies invitee J.P. Arencibia looks to shake off anxiety, make a difference on the field

J.P. Arencibia chats with some old friends prior to the Phillies – Blue Jays game in Dunedin (Photo: Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) CLEARWATER, Fla —  In Tuesday's Grapefruit League opener at Bright House Field, designated hitter and non-roster invitee J.P. Arencibia turned some heads.  A line drive home run to center field was the offensive highlight of a […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  03 Mar 2016
First Priority For Phillies Prospect: Move Across The Diamond

Last season, Phillies third base prospect Maikel Franco played some games down the stretch at first base for the Reading Phillies.  However, Franco kept his third baseman's mitt and played third base in the winter league.   Despite there being much value in a right-handed third baseman, the Phillies apparently are moving Franco to first […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  16 Jan 2014