Free agency changed the very fabric of baseball more than forty years ago. The champions of that battle, Curt Flood and Marvin Miller are ever-fading memories to those of us old enough to remember it. Younger fans are lucky to know anything about it all. But all fans know free agency as a fixture of the game’s reality. And with it come mechanisms unique to the process. … [Read more...] about MLB Free Agency: The Walk Year
The 5 Best Phillies Free Agent Signings Since 2000
Since the dawn of the 21st century, the Philadelphia Phillies have made several free-agent signings that ultimately panned out great. It is a trend they hope to continue in the future. So far this offseason, the Phillies have made three free-agent signings, with Joe Ross being the most recent addition. The Phillies have also signed Jordan Romano and signed Max Kepler this … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Phillies Free Agent Signings Since 2000
Marlins Left-Hander Acquired by the Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo from the Miami Marlins, according to Robert Murray of FanSided and Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Starlyn Caba and Emaarion Boyd are heading to the Marlins, according to Craig Mish of the Miami Herald. Caba is the No. 81 prospect in baseball and No. 4 in the Phillies organization according to MLB Pipeline … [Read more...] about Marlins Left-Hander Acquired by the Phillies
Phillies Sign Veteran Outfielder Max Kepler to One-Year Deal
The Philadelphia Phillies have added a corner outfielder and some potential power by signing free agent Max Kepler, according to reports. MLB. com reporter Todd Zolecki and MLB insider Mark Feinsand were first on the news. Kepler, a left-handed hitting outfielder, has spent his entire career (10 years) with the Minnesota Twins. Looking to play for a different franchise for the … [Read more...] about Phillies Sign Veteran Outfielder Max Kepler to One-Year Deal
Curious Phillies Move to Affect Outfield Alignment
The Philadelphia Phillies made a curious outfield move, signing Max Kepler to a one-year deal according to MLB.com reporters Todd Zolecki and Mark Feinsand. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Kepler will receive $10 million in the one-year deal. Outfield has been a key area of need for the Phillies this offseason. It remains to be seen if more outfield moves will be made. Kepler … [Read more...] about Curious Phillies Move to Affect Outfield Alignment