Manager Charlie Manuel Dis-optimizes Phillies’ Lineup

Posted by Mike Frohwirth On Saturday, we examined some possible courses of action that the Phillies could take, assuming that the world will come to an end on Saturday, May 21st. The Phillies have, apparently, chosen to go in another direction. For their Monday night game against right-hander Jake Westbrook and the Cardinals, they have […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  16 May 2011
Good News on the Injury Front for Phillies

Posted by Mike Frohwirth The Twitterverse has been buzzing with Phillies news this weekend, almost all of it positive. Chase Utley played a semi-simulated game today! Utley played a few innings in the field, ran the bases, and batted against pitching coach Rich Dubee. The Phillies will see how Utley feels tomorrow, before determining the […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  01 May 2011
Phillies in Progress: Starting Lineup

Posted by Mike Frohwirth The Phillies are off to a great start, playing .692 ball (18W, 8L), good for the best record in the National League. With identical records at home and on the road, the Phils lead the NL East by one and one-half games. Philadelphia has been succesful in fattening their record against […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  01 May 2011