NBC Philly is airing the 2008 yearbook and boy, my production has dropped considerably since they came on. I still get goosebumps.
2025 Phillies Thread
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Second straight getaway day to see a significant delay. Fortunately, the Phillies have had Thursdays off now for at least a month IIRC.
Hate to sound like a college football fan, but…
“He’s ready, let’s play the freshman and see what he can do! Sit Wheeler or Sanchez after their horrific starts this week! They’re done, the bums!”
that was the best part of the rain delay. I had bunch of things I should have been doing, but accomplished none of it while watching the entire show. It's amazing how many times I said, "I remember that play." Definitely some great memories of a very enjoyable season and an even greater playoff.
Just hold out until the last moment and then have Cherington do something very stupid for you.
Same. I love all the prospects. I would’ve loved to have seen Tait step in for JT in a few years, but man, 2.5 years of Duran for a catcher and what looks like a No. 3 pitcher?
I’ll take that, especially when you have Sanchez and Painter for the foreseeable future, two more years of Wheeler and hopefully an Aaron Nola that can be your No. 3 or 4 depending on Painter’s progression. You control Luzardo next year, too.
Yeah, sign me up.
I give Dombrowski a lot of credit here. This feels like a significant win given the market dynamics and obvious Phillies needs.
Not a bad trade, all things considered.
The Fightins top 5 prospects seem to be Painter, Miller, Crawford, Escobar, and Tait. Abel has been in their top 5 in the past, but control issues in the minors had knocked him out of that perch. Abel over performed in his first few games in the bigs this season, and has a lot of talent. Those factors made him a nice trading chip. And yet, the Fightins seem to have too many starters, with Painter on track to be the next addition. (I don't think they'll resign Ranger (they probably would like to, but he will cost too much), and it will be interesting to see how Nola does when he returns.) So while it's unfortunate that they will part with Abel, as I indicated, I kind of expected that, and don't think his absence will impact them short term or long term.
Tait I do hate to part with. He had the best tools of their minor league catchers. But he was only recently promoted to High-A ball, and he's 18-years-old. In that context, I don't have a problem parting with him for a closer like Duran, who is super talented AND is controllable past this season.
Only time will tell, but it appears that Dombroski made an excellent trade.
Tait is a bit of a pill to swallow, but Marchan makes that one a bit easier. I’m fine with Abel. Painter would have sucked.
There’s still DFA work to do. Lazar had been better, but I still group him with the other two amigos (Corky and Robert).
I'm thrilled the Phils pulled off this deal! I think most of us would agree they are in a win now mode, with the window closing on many of our key players so I'm thankful they got this done.
The other key piece to win it all now is improving the consistency of their hitting and power. This seems like one of the most streaky, and hot and cold teams, not just this year but in recent seasons as well. Lets hope they get hot when they need to.
Lastly, lets give the Phillies management the credit they are due. Pulling off this deal and for building up their farm system with the prospects to make deals like this.
The other key piece to win it all now is improving the consistency of their hitting and power. This seems like one of the most streaky, and hot and cold teams, not just this year but in recent seasons as well. Lets hope they get hot when they need to.
Lastly, lets give the Phillies management the credit they are due. Pulling off this deal and for building up their farm system with the prospects to make deals like this.