A proposed trade idea has the Phillies sending Bryson Stott and a mid-tier prospect to Texas for Josh Jung, who hit .299/.365/.462 in 2026. It would reshape an infield with Bohm and Arraez heading to free agency, though it's pure speculation. 🔄
Phillies links: another take on the decision to offer Alec Bohm a qualifying offer, this one said to make more sense, plus a question of whether the 2027 roster hinges on top prospect Aidan Miller's "suddenly sketchy" back. 🤔
Phillies rotation grades out as the gem of the NL: Wheeler, Sánchez and Luzardo all earn A+. Wheeler returned by late April to post a 3.00 ERA over 162 innings, while Sánchez led the staff with 207 innings and a 2.91 ERA. Nola and Painter rebounded late. 🔥
Eighteen years ago today, Carlos Ruiz delivered the Phillies' walk-off win in Game 3 of the 2008 World Series over the Rays. Rain pushed first pitch to 10:06 pm, and the game was tied 4-4 entering the ninth. Chooch's "biggest little hit" still holds up. ⚾
Historically, the Phillies are 2-6 in eight World Series, winning in 1980 and 2008 and losing in 1915, 1950, 1983, 1993, 2009 and 2022. The writer's pick: Alex Rodriguez's 2009 Game 3 "home run" that hit a camera and arguably should've been a double. 📷
Link roundup: Alec Bohm closed out 2026 on a solid note, which raises the question of whether that earns him a return, even on the large qualifying offer. Also in the mix: which Phillies showed something in August, and what it signals for 2027.
An opinion piece argues the Phillies should offer Alec Bohm an extension, citing his clutch bat (.347/.418/.542 with RISP in 2026), his 15 homers and 88 RBI, and his production against lefties. The case rests on a reliable corner infielder. 🔒
Andrew McCutchen, a former Phillies outfielder and now a free agent after part of 2026 with the Texas Rangers, turned 40 this month. His wife, Maria, marked it on Instagram, calling him "just honestly the best." 🎈
Former Phillies right-hander Carlos Hernández elected free agency this week. He spent 2026 with Cleveland, which designated him for assignment in early September and outrighted him to Triple-A Columbus. His Phillies run came in 2025. 📋
The Phillies' bullpen has a 6.28 ERA in 43 postseason innings over three years, so a piece suggests targeting free-agent relievers who thrived this October. Former Phillie Jojo Romero and Padres lefty Adrian Morejon are among the six names floated. 🔥
Phillies infield needs a third baseman after Alec Bohm's departure. One proposal: Aidan Miller wins the job in spring training, with a one-year Gleyber Torres deal as a hedge. Splurging on Jazz Chisholm or trading for Otto Lopez is called imprudent. 🧤
On this date seven years ago, the Phillies hired Joe Girardi as manager ahead of the COVID-shortened 2020 season. It went poorly: a 132-141 record, bullpen rules that limited relievers, and a midseason 2022 firing that put Rob Thomson in charge. 🔒
The World Series showcased two deep, talent-rich rosters. That raises a question for the Phillies: stars up top, a few role players like Bryson Stott and Jonathan Bowlan, and a thin farm system. Is the window they opened in 2022 still open? 🪟
Phillies catchers were the worst offensive group in baseball in 2026. J.T. Realmuto slid to .205/.283/.331, and Garrett Stubbs (.153/.215/.153) and Rafael Marchan also earned failing grades. Dombrowski wants to trim Realmuto's workload in 2027. 🔧
Will Gasparino, the Phillies' sixth-round pick, brings Chase Utley-style hustle and a 60-grade power tool. He hit 20 homers in 58 games at UCLA, then just two in 93 Single-A plate appearances, though his first pro hit was a grand slam. 💥
Four years ago today, Bryce Harper delivered the swing Phillies fans still replay: a bottom-of-the-eighth homer in Game 5 of the NLCS that put the Phillies on top. Bedlam at the Bank, indeed, and one of the great calls in Philly sports history. ⚾
Chase Utley, a throwback during his Phillies and Dodgers playing days, is content for now but won't rule out managing someday. The Phillies reportedly gauged his interest in a potential skipper role, so the fiery-manager question stays unanswered. 🔥
One writer argues the Phillies should non-tender or release Johan Rojas this offseason. He missed all of 2026 with a suspension and a UCL injury, and he owns a 73 wRC+ and .633 OPS across 250 career games. The elite center field defense isn't enough. 🧤
Ian Happ, the Cubs' 4-time Gold Glover, was reportedly named a possible Phillies free-agent fit, though Seiya Suzuki looks like the higher priority. With Luis Arraez set to depart, right field is a need again. Happ hit 24 HR in 2026. 🧤
Brewers-Rays World Series opens tonight, but the Phillies' front office isn't skimping behind the scenes: they reportedly have larger scouting and analytics staffs than both small-market finalists. The Phils' issue isn't resources, so what's the return? 🔍
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