Writer: Frank Klose
Posted by Frank Klose Okay, I wasn't going to write something about this, but I keep hearing about it. The problem is, ESPN's Jayson Stark said this: An exec of one NL club told Rumblings the Phillies have sent signals they could dangle pitcher Joe Blanton this spring if he proves he's healthy and they […]
Posted by Frank Klose Wikipedia commons Well, some previously reported jersey numbers have changed in just a week's time with the acquisition of a few new players. With the addition of Chad Qualls, a guaranteed roster spot, minor league invitee Joel Piñeiro loses his number 50 jersey. Qualls wore #50 his entire career except a short […]
The Phillies signed RHP Chad Qualls to a one-year, $1.15 million deal, according to the official Phillies Twitter page. Wait a minute, don't the Phillies have a full bullpen already? The Phillies are stocked with young bullpen arms: Mike Stutes, Justin DeFratus, Michael Schwimer, and Phillipe Aumont from the right side. So what are the […]
Posted by Frank Klose and @PatEgan Every once in a while I'll snap a picture of a jersey I see at a Phillies game that just seems too ridiculous to ever wear, and a friend introduced me to Pat Egan, who does the same. WMMS – What would Mike Missanelli say: a violation or no? […]
Posted by Frank Klose Well, despite delivering the most memorable pitching performance of the 2011 season, the Phillies have traded backup infielder Wilson Valdez Cincinnati Reds, reported Jim Bowden on MLB Network Radio's "Inside Pitch". Now the question becomes: who becomes the backup shortstop? I would surmise that Michael Martinez would be the initial backup […]
Posted by Frank Klose A few neat links to remember Phillies broadcaster Andy Musser: "Still Crazy After All These Beers" interviews Andy Musser, a craft beer devotee and Anchor Brewing Company employee. Andy Musser named to Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Broadcast Pioneers video about Andy Musser's Career: Andy Musser was on TV and […]
Posted by Frank Klose Citizens Bank Park will look odd this season with many familiar numbers going to new players. Some Phillies fans, such as @socuttered, spent the whole time since the Papelbon signing trying to figure out what number beloved Antonio Bastardo would wear. Further, many beloved Phillies' numbers have been […]
Posted by Frank Klose Some lunchtime thoughts as I read that the Phillies and Cole Hamels avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one year, $15 million deal. (Wilson Valdez, agreed to $930k as well). Pay Cole Hamels. Period. $20 million a year, get it done. Why? The drop off is so significant. Look […]
Posted by Frank Klose According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, the Colorado Rockies have offered former Phillie Jamie Moyer a minor league contract with invitation to Spring Training: Moyer would be brought in to compete for a rotation spot and help tutor the young pitchers on staff. He is known for possessing one […]
Posted by Frank Klose Well, the Phillies have their new fifth ace: Joel Piñeiro, according to ESPN. OK, that's harsh. Piñero, most famous for his attempt to be a closer in Boston while Jonathan Papelbon attempted the starting rotation, will be in camp on a minor league contract. Piñeiro, presumably, would be attempting to crack the […]
