That Ball’s Outta Here: The Best of February
By Mike Lacy
Cody Asche. Image Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports
February saw the Phillies’ offseason come to a close and Spring Training begin. It was a good month for the writers at That Ball’s Outta Here in covering team. In case you missed them, here are some of the highlights:
Why 2013 Was Not (Entirely) Ruben Amaro’s Fault: Part Two – The second in a series of columns explaining why it is too simple to just blame the Phillies’ general manager for last year’s problems.
Prospect Countdown #12: Kelly Dugan – Michael Lecke takes a look at the Phillies’ minor league outfielder and whether or not he’ll soon be contributing at the major league level.
The Phillies as Winter Olympic Events – If the Phillies were cold weather sporting events, which cold weather sporting events would they be?
Cody Asche has Philly Favorite Potential – Some people have called Cody Asche the “next Chase Utley.” Spencer Bingol, one of Utley’s biggest fans takes a closer look to see if that is indeed the case.
Remembering Jim Fregosi – Alex Cheremeteff takes a look back at the late former Phillies’ manager.
Why the Phillies Won’t Be Hurt by the Ben Wetzler Situation – Money talks.
The Phillies Success Depends on Maikel Franco – Pete Dymeck believes that Franco’s upside potential could hold the key if the Phillies want to return to contender status in the near future.