Are the Philadelphia Phillies actually near contending status? Would two more quality starters push them into an actual race with the Washington Nationals?
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The Baltimore Orioles need at least three more reliable starters this season. Could the ultra-fragile Hunter Harvey actually be one of them?
Alex Cobb and his agents may be betting $5-6 million in their rejection of an offer from the Chicago Cubs. Time may be running out
Are the Phillies and other teams protected by the mainstream media in their decisions -- or actual indecision in some cases?
The Philadelphia Phillies try a TV police procedural technique in negotiating with the handful of remaining free agent starters this spring.
The Phillies new manager Gabe Kapler is off and running, and resting, and eating right, and texting in at their somewhat unorthodox spring training.
The Philadelphia Phillies seem to be riding the new MLB wave called versatility. Will this work without bumps? It seems somewhat unlikely.
The Phillies signing a free agent starter before the end of spring training, or not, will demonstrate whether 2018 is a year of competing or just hoping.
Is owners collusion on MLB Free Agency, suggested by some, reflected in the data about the remaining MLB free agents? Not exactly.
Some over the top MLB Free Agency language about the holy MLB free agent suggests that players might well be willing to shoot themselves in the foot.
The Philadelphia Phillies have been told by writers and fans since last fall they need to sign a veteran starting pitcher before April 1st.
The reality of the popular perception of the Chief Wahoo Cleveland Indians logo was even worse than most modern baseball fans probably know.
Despite a widespread assumption, infielder Manny Machado may end up staying with the Baltimore Orioles after all is said and done.
The currently worst Eastern teams, the Baltimore Orioles, and Philadelphia Phillies, can't catch the New York Yankees in the near future.
Word is leaking out of Minneapolis that the New York Mets could be making an offer to America's favorite pitcher, Bartolo Colon.
The New York Mets decision to invite Tim Tebow to spring training is not a good idea, and it's actually not amusing either, even though they think it is.
The Philadelphia Phillies will have a non-roster future star and a movie analog in camp, but the first is a big "not yet" and the second a distraction.
The other guys on the Philadelphia Phillies also have to step up, especially the newly rich, who include two starters, one an underachiever.
Whether or not the Baltimore Orioles avoid arbitration with their eligible players, this team is going to cost a bundle this year.
While many players are described as "intriguing" for many teams during hot stove season, Alex Cobb should intrigue the Philadelphia Phillies.