Explanation of ratings system and other team previews here I decided to change it up a little bit for the last 3 teams of MLB Preview - The Mets, Braves and Phillies. Since this is a Philly blog, people are most interested in how these 3 teams stack up in what should be one of the closest division races in baseball. What I'm going to do is rank their players, not by position, but by "best hitter vs. best hitter," "2nd best hitter vs. 2nd best hitter," etc... Then, at the end, I plan to come … [Read more...]
Pat Burrell: Man or Machine? And Other Pressing Spring Training Issues
February 15, 2008 By 1 Comment
The Young Guys - I always like to use Spring Training as a time to get a feel for the pitchers that have no chance of making the roster this year, but could have an impact on the future. I'll always remember Spring Training 2004, when a 19-year old Cole Hamels struck-out Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Tony Clark in succession causing Jeter to say that Hamels already had one of the best change-ups in baseball. Now, he's our #1 starter and a potential star. The names to look at this spring are … [Read more...]
Phillies Position Analysis: Short-Stop
January 28, 2008 By 4 Comments
Previous Analysis: C, 1B, 2B Opening Day Starter (2003-2008) 2008 - Jimmy Rollins 2007 - Jimmy Rollins 2006 - Jimmy Rollins 2005 - Jimmy Rollins 2004 - Jimmy Rollins 2003 - Jimmy Rollins 2007 Recap It's been fun doing the last 3 position analyses, because the Phillies are currently sporting their best 1B, 2B and SS in team history. If we had a 3B who could stand up straight, I might have been able to write a post arguing we … [Read more...]
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