January 2012
Year in Review: Top Posts From 2011 →
As a review of the year that has just passed, I thought of taking a look at the most viewed material that this site produced during 2011. Generally, the most popular draws for…
The Poor Man's Winter Classic 2012 →
December 2011
Reds Haven’t Spoken With Madson →
On Thursday we outlined Ryan Madson’s limited options in the wake of Boston’s trade for Andrew Bailey. The conclusion drawn was that Madson’s best opportunity to land a multi-year deal would be…
A Lesson in Playing the Market →
The inimitable Colin Wyers of Baseball Prospectus summed up this off-season’s free agency in one sentence after news broke that the Boston Red Sox had acquired Andrew Bailey in a…
Hofmann's three big answers →
What coaching move must the Eagles make? How does the Sixers season go? What will Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov say next? The Daily News’ Rich Hofmann has the answers.
Why Have Braves Been So Quiet? →
While the Nationals and Marlins have made off-season splashes in an attempt to close the gap between themselves and the Phillies, the Braves have had the quietest winter of any team in either…
Where's the talk of extending the Phillies' best... →
Shane Victorino contributed the most to the Phillies’ cause in 2011, according to aggregate metrics, and his contract ends this season. Yet there has been little to no mention of locking up the…
Wade rejoins Phillies organization →
Pence ready to go after offseason surgery →
Saturday: Madson's market hanging on by a thread →
Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington admitted his club has less payroll flexibility than past seasons, and as teams continue to solve their ninth-inning needs, that’s bad news for Ryan Madson….
Division rivals waiting out Phils' reign of... →
A pair of rivals appear to be waiting for the Phillies’ window to close by letting youth prevail instead of making big free agent splashes. News just broke that Washington did not submit a posting…
Yomiuri Giants eye Bowker to replace Ramirez →
A pair of Japanese news outlets, Sanspo and Sponichi, are reporting on red-hot negotiations between the Yomiuri Giants of Japan and Phillies spare outfielder John Bowker. Bowker, 28, appeared in 12…
Phillies gamble with Willis at bargain price →
Willis cuts up with Ryan Howard in this video, and doesn’t look anxious at all. Now he’s a teammate of Howard apparently with the report that the Phillies have signed him.
What’s a…
Gailey comes home after trade for Francisco →
General Discussion: Week of 12 December 2011 →
The Rule 5 draft has passed. The long cold winter has begun. Things will be slow here over the next few weeks unless something major happens. I have some ideas for things I want to write about, but…
Ryan Braun tests positive for PEDs →
Ryan Braun tests positive for PEDs
ESPN has the scoop. This is obviously very big news because Braun just won the NL MVP and, if Braun’s appeal is denied, he would miss 50 games next season….
Polanco’s Promising April And His Subsequent... →
We continue on with our 2011 Player Reviews with Placido Polanco.
Placido Polanco started off the 2011 season in a great way. He was the best Phillies hitter in the month of…
Agents Look Out For Lesser Phils, Too →
Brian Schneider would make $100 K with an NL MVP win. (Photo: AP)
With the Hot Stove in full burn, often times it seems like only the top players are beneficiaries of agents working…
St. Louis Merchant Proves Point as Pujols Departs →
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported on Thursday that one fan decided to prove a point to his favorite team’s departed star. When news landed that free agent Albert Pujols was leaving the…
Madson Declines Arbitration →
Hopes were high, like always, for Phillies fans on Wednesday, as word trickled out of the Baseball Winter Meetings that there was a chance that Ryan Madson could accept arbitration…
Brotherly Love, De Fratus Style →
Steven De Fratus happens to be related to one of the Phillies’ top young relief pitchers, a fellow named Justin. Steven’s nickname for his adoring brother is “J-Bone” and Steven is hoping…
Zolecki: Phillies interested in 3B Aramis Ramirez →
Zolecki: Phillies interested in 3B Aramis Ramirez
Speculates it’s a fall-back position in the event the Phillies are unable to re-sign Jimmy Rollins. Ramirez, 33, posted a .306/.361/.510…
Name That Phillies- Barely Remembered Edition →
This former collegiate stud was a 1st round pick that became a MLB dud. His time with the Phillies was generally forgettable. In fact, his entire career seems to be just that. He did…
Dr. Strangeglove: The Ballad of Scott Mathieson →
From 2005 to 2008, I probably paid less attention to to the day-to-day operations of the Phillies than at any other time, owing mostly to spending more than half of the baseball season living…
Eagles hit rock bottom →
Seahawks 31, Eagles 14
Analyzing the non-roster invitees →
Brent Celek’s Celebrity Server →
November 2011
Scott Mathieson heads to Asia with glove, ball →
The Phillies’ statement began this way: “The Phillies have released right-hander Scott Mathieson to allow him to pursue an opportunity with a professional team in Asia.” Kind of sounds like Ruben…
Name That Phillie - I Love the 80's Edition →
This 80’s superstar dud had a .303 batting average in 3 seasons with the Phillies Triple-A affiliate in Portland, Oregon. Having near ready minor league talent the entire way across the…
7/365 →
Black Friday Sale from Phillies Nation! →
In addition to what we believe is some of the best Phillies coverage on the planet, we’d also like to extend to you some sales from our store, and from our partner, Philavania.
We’re teaming up to…
Phils Would Be Thankful To Have Damon →
The Phillies are still in search of an outfield bat, according to Jim Salisbury, and they’d probably prefer a lefthanded hitter.
One of the players on Salisbury’s list of names to watch would be…
Phils offer arbitration to Ibanez, Madson and... →
Bandbox Schmandbox: Citizens Bank Park Is Not... →
We’ve covered this ground before, so I’ll keep it short.
When we say a park favors hitters, what do we mean? We mean that they hit better there (score more runs, or more specifically, hit more…
helmet to helmet →
Hamels 2011 Takes Him to Elite Status →
Photo: AP
We continue our 2011 Player Review series with Cole Hamels.
It’s almost as easy as talking about Santa Claus throwing snow balls at an Eagles game 40-some-odd years…
he could go all the way ! →
MLB set to expand another ‘Wild Card’ into the... →
The MLB is about to embark on something that hasn’t been done in years. That is change the format of how teams make the playoffs in the game of baseball. This past season…
Back-up Backstop Schneider to Return →
The Phillies announced on Thursday that they have re-signed catcher Brian Schneider to a one-year contract valued at $800,000. The veteran of 12 big league seasons, who turns 35-years-old later this…
Source: Schneider deal is close →
Philadelphia Eagles HDR →
Is the Phillies’ Offense A Concern? →
The past two seasons have been rather disappointing for the Phillies. Ruben Amaro constructed what can best be described as superteams, but the Phillies have exited the post-season with a…
Welcome to The Good Phight. Won't you stay awhile? →
Welcome to The Good Phight. Won’t you stay awhile?
Let’s Catch Up →
Phillies Talk Podcast - Sunday Night Live at 8:45... →
It’s the Phillies Talk Podcast for this week, it’s Sunday night chat time for the longest running independent how on the internet that covers the Philadelphia Phillies. Join Rich Baxter and Jim…
Arizona Fall League Update, 12 November 2011 →
It hasn’t been a great AFL season for the Phillies reps. But Jacob Diekman has done well (except the walks). Find all the rest below the fold.
2012 Phillies Phantasy Camp Orientation - Mailroom →
A Closer Look at Jon Papelbon →
Well, yesterday was fun, huh? It seems like giving out a huge contract or making a(t least one) blockbuster trade is a rite of passage for every offseason under the Ruben Amaro Jr. reign.
The…
Phillies take risk with Papelbon →
2012 Phillies Phantasy Camp Orientation →