Chris Valenti

Joined: Apr 21, 2017

Graduate of West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a degree in writing.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 24: Carlos Santana #41 of the Philadelphia Phillies talks to General Manager Matt Klentak prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park on April 24, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies Fans Should Be Optimistic After The Trade Deadline

ST. PETERSBURG, FL JULY 22: Chris Archer #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Tropicana Field on July 22, 2017 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Joseph Garnett Jr./Getty Images)

Phillies Correct In Not Overpaying For Chris Archer

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 22: General manager Matt Klentak of the Philadelphia Phillies talks to the media before a game against of the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park on May 22, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

How have the Phillies fared with drafting infielders in the past?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 07: Pitcher Seranthony Dominguez #58 of the Philadelphia Phillies gets a hug from catcher Jorge Alfaro #38 after retiring the side in order in the eighth inning during a game against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park on May 7, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 11-0. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Phillies player feature: Rookie reliever Seranthony Dominguez

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 09: Odubel Herrera #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies slides safely into third base after hitting a triple and then scores on a throwing error by Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at SunTrust Park on August 9, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Phillies 2018 season preview: Center fielder Odubel Herrera

CLEARWATER, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Carlos Santana #41 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a portrait on February 20, 2018 at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

Phillies 2018 season preview: First baseman Carlos Santana

MIAMI, FL - JULY 18: Vince Velasquez #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during a game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 18, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Phillies 2018 season preview: Starting pitcher Vince Velasquez

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 27: Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by Ryan Howard #6 after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on September 27, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Phillies: Best Offensive Seasons Of The Last 10 Years

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Jorge Alfaro #38 of the Philadelphia Phillies points skyward after his two-run homer against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park on September 16, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

How should the Phillies handle their catcher situation?

PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 06: Roy Halladay #34 and Carlos Ruiz #51 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate Halladay's no-hitter and the win in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park on October 6, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Reds 4-0. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Phillies: Top five pitching seasons over the last 10 years

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 18: Aaron Altherr #23 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with Freddy Galvis #13 and Ty Kelly #15 after hitting a grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park on September 18, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Dodgers 4-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies: How did 2017 compare to 2016?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 25: Starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff #48 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park on August 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Phillies 2017 season grades: Starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 3: A general view of the game between the Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies on October 3, 2015 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Marlins defeated the Phillies 7-6. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies manager candidate: Twins hitting coach James Rowson

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 30: Maikel Franco #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws his bat after striking out to end the third inning against the Atlanta Braves in game two of the doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park on August 30, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies 2017 season grade: Third baseman Maikel Franco

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Jorge Alfaro #38 of the Philadelphia Phillies points skyward after his two-run homer against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park on September 16, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Phillies 2017 season grades: Catcher Jorge Alfaro

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - JULY 24: Manager Buck Showalter #26 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on from the dugout during the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 24, 2017 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

Phillies manager rumors: Is Buck Showalter a candidate?