Does Davey Lopes bring a magic stopwatch with him to Washington?
No, really: The Phillies have a future. It just starts… sometime in the future.
Also: Ruben Amaro Jr. reveals that he doesn’t understand analytics *or* ruses.
Or, at least, it allows the possibility.
On the decisions that lead to Logan Morrison being the fastest man on a bench.
The pressure of being the next greatest.
Just in time to delay his free agency, Maikel Franco gets the call. Meanwhile, Joe Blanton resurfaces to eat innings in KC and Carlos Sanchez arrives to save the White Sox at the keystone.
Toronto gives quick demotions to two of its brightest young prospects. Meanwhile, Dom Brown will join them in Triple-A.
Things take a bizarre turn in Queens, the Nats’ defensive woes continue, plus more from Tuesday and previews for Wednesday.
Lots of storylines on a day that hardly needs them.
Eyes on the Phillies, Blue Jays, Yankees and Pirates.
How the Phillies stopped drafting risky athletes in favor of high-floor baseball skills.
The Phillies second baseman could be traded, while the Rangers might look to Florida for pitching.
All you need to do is take on Ryan Howard’s contract.
Fighting for a client who is all but out of the sport.
Thinking about how the Phillies think about trading Cole Hamels.