Vance Worley and the Long Ball
At this time last season, Vance Worley was pitching in AAA, and it wouldn’t be until mid-June that his major league rotation spot was solidified. From there on out, Worley far exceeded initial expectations,…Read More
The 2012 Phillies and Plate Discipline
That the Phillies are struggling offensively is no secret. Much electronic ink has been spilled regarding this topic over the last week or so, and many of us fans are in the beginning stages of full-out…Read More
Dissecting Manuel’s Decisions to Bunt
Perhaps it’s the fact that the Phillies dropped two consecutive games to one of the most beatable teams in the MLB. Perhaps I’m just overreacting to the first few games of the season, which…Read More
How Will the Phillies Perform Against Lefty Pitching in 2012?
It’s no secret that the Phillies weren’t particularly successful when it came to hitting lefthanded pitching last year. The everyday lineup heavily featured lefthanded batters, giving the…Read More
Can Cliff Lee Throw Too Many Strikes?
You’ve heard it before. When Cliff Lee has a rough outing, either T-Mac, Wheels, or Sarge will probably make a comment along the lines of, “You know, sometimes he can go out there and throw too…Read More
Looking at the Aces’ Cutters
I could sum up this post with a saying from our good friend, ZWR: so cuttered. But sadly, I only have…Read More







