The gang’s all here
The Phillies officially have all of their main roster intact, as Trea Turner has arrived at camp after a short absence due to the birth of his baby daughter. The first official Spring game leaguewide will take place today between the Dodgers and Cubs out in Glendale, Arizona. The Phillies first game will be Saturday at 1 pm. Nabil Crismatt has been announced as the Phillies starting pitcher but other than that, nothing has been announced for who will appear in the opener.
On to the links.
Phillies news:
- A return to the leadoff spot may be in Trea Turner’s future. Will it help him with his pitch selection?
- The Phillies also want to see more stolen base attempts in Turner’s future. ($)
- Aidan Miller and Justin Crawford are soaking it all in this spring. ($)
MLB news:
- It appears the Blue Jays have reached the point of no return with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but how did they get there? ($)
- Former Orioles starter John Means, still recovering from Tommy John surgery, has agreed to a deal with the Cleveland Guardians.
- Alex Bregman has attempted to calm the drama around third base for the Red Sox, offering to play anywhere on the diamond.
- Speaking of Bregman, the Astros are still going through with their trial of Jose Altuve in left field this spring after the Altuve offered the move to try and entice Bregman to return.
- With spring games getting underway, we will see our first instances of robot umpires in MLB games. Is it bad news for television strike zones? ($)