PinnedJust SayingWho will Phillies target in free agency? By Larry Shenk Media sources report the Phillies have begun interviewing for a new president, or general manager, or both. Or, no one as the possibility exists that there will be no new hires for now. The Phillies, like most teams, have needs…Baseball2 min readBaseball2 min read
Published inPhillies Insider·1 day agoPhils Prospect Profile: LH reliever Wesley MooreLHP Wesley Moore — 24 years old — signed as an un-drafted free agent 11/9/22 — Kansas State University By Steve Potter 2023 Stats : an outstanding season that began with Clearwater where he posted a stellar 0.72 ERA in 17 games (25 IP) with 39 K’s and 12 walks…Baseball3 min readBaseball3 min read
Published inPhillies Insider·2 days agoPhillies Legand Larry BowaBaseball’s first summer draft was 1965 and Larry Bowa, a skinny shortstop from Sacramento, CA, wasn’t selected. 824 amateur players were. When his playing days were done, he had worn a Phillies uniform for 20 years (player, coach, manager, coach). No one has worn it longer. Oh, he also wore…Baseball4 min readBaseball4 min read
Published inPhillies Insider·5 days agoPhils Prospect Profile: RHP Tommy McCollumRHP Tommy McCollum — 24 years old — signed as an un-drafted free agent 7/20/21 — Wingate University , NC; #21 on the Phillies top prospect list. By Steve Potter 2023 Stats : a career high 44 appearances (44.1 IP) between Jersey Shore (34 games — 35 IP — 2.31…Baseball2 min readBaseball2 min read
Published inPhillies Insider·6 days agoPhils Prospect Profile: RH reliever McKinley MooreRHP McKinley Moore — 25 years old — acquired from White Sox in trade 3/29/22 for OF Adam Haseley By Steve Potter 2023 Stats : appeared in three major league games in April (3.1 IP) after making the club in spring training. Was optioned to Lehigh Valley on 4/16/23. Injury…Baseball2 min readBaseball2 min read
Published inPhillies Insider·Nov 30Phils Prospect Profile: RH reliever Tyler McKayRHP Tyler McKay — 26 years old — drafted in 16th round of the 2018 draft from Howard JC, TX By Steve Potter 2023 Stats : began at Reading where he posted a 2.54 ERA in 25 appearances in 28.1 IP converting six of eight saves with 32 strikeouts and…Baseball2 min readBaseball2 min read
Published inPhillies Insider·Nov 28Phils Prospect Profile: RHP Griff McGaaryRHP Griff McGarry — 24 years old — selected in 5th round of the 2021 draft from University of Virginia, VA; ranked #5 on Phillies top 30 prospect list. By Steve Potter 2023 Stats : after beginning the year working with the rehab group at the complex with an oblique…Baseball2 min readBaseball2 min read
Published inPhillies Insider·Nov 25Phils Prospect Profile: RHP Christian McGowanRHP Christian McGowan — 23 years old — drafted in 7th round of the 2021 draft from Eastern Oklahoma State JC, rank 14th on Phillies top prospects list. 2023 Stats : assigned from the IL to game action on 7/22/23 — made two appearances with the FCL Phillies and one…Baseball2 min readBaseball2 min read
Published inPhillies Insider·Nov 24Carpenters Buy PhilsDuring the first 60 years of the Phillies franchise, 10 different groups owned the team. The revolving door finally ended after the 1943 season. Gerry Nugent, who became the owner in 1932, was so financially unstable that the National League intervened, forcing Nugent to sell the team to William Cox…Baseball3 min readBaseball3 min read
Published inPhillies Insider·Nov 22Where Will Nola Rank?After spending his first nine major league seasons with the Phillies, Aaron Nola’ new seven-year contract will take him to unchartered heights for a pitcher in franchise history. Barring a serious injury and assuming this is his last contract, Nola will have pitched 16 years with the Phillies. The longest…Baseball2 min readBaseball2 min read
