Gameday: Reds (25-16) vs. Phillies (19-22)
Cincinnati Reds (25-16) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (19-22)
Tony Cingrani (2-0, 2.89) vs. Cliff Lee (4-2, 2.86)
TIME: 7:05, Citizens Bank Park
TV: PHL 17
Weather: 68, sunny
Media: Twitter and Facebook
News and notes:
-Mike Adams had an MRI and is considered day-to-day, although a DL stint is not quite out of the woods. He has a mild back strain, and if he does do to the DL they can...
Amaro: Hamels, Howard trying too hard
Asked to assess the Phillies’ position, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. responded in typically blunt fashion.
“We’re in a great spot,” Amaro said Thursday. “We’ve played terrible. And we’re 3½ games out.”
Amaro has a point, as far as the NL East standings are concerned.
The first-place Braves are 10-17 since opening the season 12-1, while the second-place Nationals...
May and Phillies trade talk, supporting cast failing to produce
Early May and the trade rumors are beginning to buzz around our Phillies who are ONLY 4 games behind the first place Braves. As we know, Ruben Amaro Jr. built this current roster around the aging core in hopes of one last push. The early problems of the Phillies, the cast that supports the aging core. Ben Revere, John Mayberry Jr and Dom Brown, .204, .225 and .260 stats that far...
Is Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel Sending GM Ruben Amaro Jr. A Message?
We are often reminded... the definition of "insanity" is doing the same thing every time and expecting different results. With our beloved Phillies, we keep seeing the same scenarios play out over and over again with the same miserable results. Can we expect different results? As time goes on I...
Amaro Unhappy With Offensive Approach
“I think it’s ridiculous that we’ve had no walks in three days. I cannot believe it. More importantly, it’s about not just walks, but producing, and we haven’t done that. We haven’t gotten hits, period. We haven’t gotten hits with runners in scoring position, we haven’t gotten hits to lead off innings. We need more people on base and more offensive production. You’ve...
Charlie Manuel in his last season with Philadelphia Phillies?
Charlie Manuel is officially a lame duck manager for the Philadelphia Phillies. The 69-year-old is in the final year of his contract with the team and general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. reportedly has no plans to talk about Manuel’s future until the season is over.
Manuel led the Phillies to five consecutive National League East titles from 2007 to 2011, and guided the team to a World...
Writer’s Roundtable: Offseason’s Best
Adams could be the best acquisition in the majors. (AP)
Q: Which transaction by Ruben Amaro Jr. this offseason do you think will reap the greatest reward for the Phillies in 2013?
Jon Nisula: I think that Ruben’s decision to send Darin Ruf back to the minors will help the Phillies the most in 2013. The move means that Domonic Brown will finally be given an opportunity to play...
Aging Phillies try to seize their chance
Mentioning the term ''window of opportunity'' to the Philadelphia Phillies results in a wide range of reactions.
Ryan Howard scoffs at it. Cole Hamels understands it. Ruben Amaro Jr. dismisses it. Roy Halladay accepts it. Charlie Manuel wants to use it as motivation.
The Phillies are no longer the team to beat in the NL East after capturing five straight division...
Featured Post: Ignorance Is Bliss
On Sunday, Murray Chass published his thoughts on minorities in baseball with a splash of recent statistics, claiming the numbers would “disappoint, if not disgust” the late Jackie Robinson. The baseball columnist pointed out:
Since the Philadelphia Phillies named Ruben Amaro Jr. general manager Nov. 3, 2008, teams have hired 14 general managers. All have been white.
Of the...
Revere Catching On in Clearwater
Ruben Amaro Jr. went into this winter with many holes to fill in the Phils’ lineup. Specifically, the eighth inning setup man, third base, right, left and center field. Amaro filled a few holes by signing veterans such as Michael Young, Mike Adams and Delmon Young. Amaro’s boldest move, however, was using two trade
Time for Fantasy Baseball!
The name of this site is More Hardball, so you know we're all about baseball. Well, since we're not Ruben Amaro Jr. or Brian Cashman, we're not allowed to run a real MLB team, so we'll just have to settle for GMing a fantasy baseball team. That's right, it's time for fantasy baseball!We're going to run two leagues with different scoring options. One...
WSBGMs Phantasy Baseball League 7
The name of this site is We Should Be GMs, so it's only fitting that we all want to run our own baseball team. Well, since we're not Ruben Amaro Jr. or Brian Cashman, we'll just have to settle for GMing a fantasy baseball team. That's right, it's time for WSBGMs Phantasy Baseball League 7!This season we're switching things up a bit. We're going to...
Spring Training Gameday 2013: Phillies v. Twins
Minnesota Twins vs Philadelphia Phillies
Time: 1:05 pm
Brighthouse Field– Clearwater, FL
Weather: 63, Clear
TV: The Comcast Network
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Cliff Lee takes the hill against the Twins today. Darin Ruf, who may see some time in Triple-A according to Ruben Amaro Jr. if he is not ready for the Majors, is in the line-up, hitting seventh as the DH.
Line-Up...
Phillies Odds and Ends: Revere, Brown, starting pitching
With some spring training games under their belts, the Phillies 2013 picture is beginning to get some color. The winter trade for Ben Revere is certainly looking like Ruben Amaro Jr’s best move. Revere is hitting, getting on base, stealing bases and giving the big bats somebody to knock in. In the outfield he is performing as described, covering plenty of ground and providing solid...
Vance Worley Traded on the Same Day He Planned to Purchase an Engagement Ring
According to David Murphy of the Daily News , former Phillies starter, current Twins starter Vance Worley was traded on the worst day imaginable. After a workout on the elliptical, Worley returned a call from Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. in which he learned he was traded to Minnesota. Not...
Offseason Review/Clearwater Preview
The offseason has been one of underwhelming feedback for Ruben Amaro Jr. Sports Illlustrated gave him a D. I think the grade is a bit harsh. The biggest reason for loss last year outside of injuries was the bullpen. With the additions of Mike Adams and Chad Durbin added to...
Report: Phillies "Seriously Considering" Signing OF Delmon Young
According to a report from CSN's Jim Salisbury, the Phillies are considering a deal with OF Delmon Young. The Phillies are still looking for a corner outfielder and Ruben Amaro Jr., who usually keeps team matters to himself, has not denied any rumors of the Phillies and Young. Amaro, who...
Ruben Amaro: Phillies "Going With What We Got"
As the offseason winds down and the Phillies inch closer to Spring Training, the Phillies' outfield remains a pointed debate. Despite many reports that the Phillies are looking to adds veteran outfielder, Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. is singing a different tune today. Quoted in a Philly.com blog post...
Top Moment #1: Hamels Here To Stay
Before the 2012 season even began, Phillies fans were worried about the 2012-2013 offseason. Cole Hamels was due to enter free agency, which raised a lot of questions about the season. Would be traded mid-season? Would he be locked up? Would he become a free agent and sign with our rivals? Ruben Amaro Jr. addressed this issue in late-July.
On July 25, the Phillies and Cole...
Amaro in no rush to upgrade Phillies' outfield
When Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. suggested a few weeks ago that he would be comfortable going with a "double platoon" situation in both corner outfield spots, there were a few people who snickered and thought it was a bluff. But with Nick Swisher and Cody Ross now off the board as free agents and the trade market appearing to dry up, Amaro may...
Is Ruben Amaro Jr. saving his pennies for Josh Hamilton?
A lot of Phillies fans are unimpressed with the Phillies two latest additions – CF Ben Revere and 3B Michael Young. While both players fill huge holes for the Phillies, many don’t think they are the type of impact players that can help the Phillies climb back into the NL East race that they coughed up last year.
Ben Revere, whom the Phillies acquired in a trade that sent Vance...
Phillies Set Sights On John Lannan and Cody Ross
Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. spoke to reporters yesterday and confirmed that as a result of trading Vance Worley to obtain outfielder Ben Revere, he is keying in on a one or two low risk, high reward pitchers, while they await for an answer from Michael Young to whom they tendered an offer to play third base.
Initially, Amaro said he might be willing to fill the rotation spot vacated...
Analyze That: Was Revere Trade Best Option for Phillies?
In 2008, the Phillies brought the city its first championship since the early 1980's. Every winter since then, the team has added a markee name and big contract to its roster, only to see the team's overall performance slip a little from the previous season.
The club's general manager, Ruben Amaro Jr., was initially praised for each of the "big splash" moves...
Would You Rather- Young or Frandsen/Galvis?
Apparently Ruben Amaro Jr. is hot and heavy for the Texas Rangers Michael Young to fill the Phillies 3rd base vacancy next season. Young has full no-trade rights and is owed $16M in 2013. He's coming off a season in which he only hit .277/.682 and is now 36 years old. Rangers are rumored to be willing to eat at least half of his salary, but that's still a steep price...
Charlie Manuel Gives His Traditional Awkward Interview
Following in GM Ruben Amaro Jr.’s footsteps, Phillies skipper Charlie Manuel made an appearance on MLB Tonight. And I've never seen a man look more uncomfortable in a suit. As is usually the case, the interview, led by Greg Amsinger, Dan Plesac, and Tom Verducci, was somewhat painful to watch....
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