Archive for December, 2007
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Sunday, December 30th, 2007This post tries to project the starting rotations for all MLB teams. If you’ve been unfazed by earlier warnings about the Braves, please reconsider your level of fazedness. Using both wins and run differential, Atlanta was the team in the division that improved the most between 2006 and 2007. Their projected rotation […]
So you think you can outfield
Friday, December 28th, 2007The Phillies signed Geoff Jenkins to a two-year, $13 million contract. That’s really good news for the Phils.
If you’ve been wondering who will be pinch-running for Pat Burrell in the sixth inning, the answer is apparently So Taguchi. The Phillies signed Taguchi to a one-year, $1 million contract. The […]
Guess who’s coming to Spring Training?
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007The Phillies have invited 19 non-roster players to Spring Training, including Joe Savery, Josh Outman, Carlos Carrasco, Lou Marson, Greg Golson and Val Pascucci.
Barring an injury, I don’t think any of the position players among the non-roster invitees have much of a chance. The pitching is a different story and it seems possible that […]
Gloom and Doumit
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007Things are looking just a little bit bleak for the Phils. With that in mind, I went on a search for hidden gems of right fielders. Hidden gems in this case meaning players who got at least 100 plate appearances against righties in ‘07, posted an OPS higher than Jayson Werth’s .760 OPS […]
Put me in coach, I’m ready to play, maybe around April 27 or so
Monday, December 17th, 2007This article from the Phillies’ web site suggests the Phils are interested in Mike Cameron. I find it hard to believe the Phillies would be looking to move Victorino out of center. Whether you believe the Phillies’ interest in Cameron is genuine or an effort to get Jenkins to make a decision, it […]
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