Travis Strominger

Joined: Aug 3, 2018

I am currently a public school teacher who does sports blogging for a hobby. Avid baseball fan and critical of my teams when appropriate, I still want nothing but the best for my favorite clubs.

Vince Velasquez #21 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies: It’s time to break up with pitcher Vince Velasquez

Jay Bruce, Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Phillies: Opener’s final out prompts popular baseball debate

Alec Bohm #80 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Phillies: Prospects Should All Be Starters This Season

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 24: Odubel Herrera #37, Jeff Francoeur #3, Darin Ruf #18, Ryan Howard #6, Andres Blanco #4 and Ben Revere #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate their win against the Atlanta Braves on April 24, 2015 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies: The All-2010s “Forgotten Phillies” Lineup

TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 28: A Toronto Blue Jays fan holds a sign about the teamâs drive to the playoffs during MLB game action against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 28, 2015 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

MLB Playoff proposal ridiculous, here’s how it should work

CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 02: Phillies Managing Partner John Middleton shakes hands with Bryce Harper as Vice President & General Manager Matt Klentak in middle looks on during the press conference to introduce Bryce Harper to the media and the fans of the Philadelphia Phillies on March 02, 2019 at the Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phillies: 5 lessons to learn from 2019 World Series

Bryce Harper #3 and J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Phillies must find a way to retain J.T. Realmuto long-term

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Adam Haseley (40) is congratulated by Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Brad Miller (33) after they both scored on the double hit by Philadelphia Phillies infielder Maikel Franco (7) (not pictured) during the fifth inning of the Major League Baseball interleague game between the Philidelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians on September 20, 2019, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phillies 2019 season review: Did Adam Haseley earn a role?

PHILADELPHIA , PA - JANUARY 18: Philadelphia Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. takes in a NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals on January 18, 2011 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers defeated the Capitals 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

Phillies still feeling effects of Ruben Amaro Jr.’s tenure

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 09: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies walks to the dugout after the end of the top of the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on September 9, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies front office went wrong with starting pitching

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 10: Manager Charlie Manuel #41 of the Philadelphia Phillies watches batting practice before the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 10, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Phillies: Evaluating their offense under Charlie Manuel

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 30: Maikel Franco #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits his helmet with his bat after striking out in the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 30, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Phillies should never let Maikel Franco play in MLB again

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 21: Philadelphia Phillies Outfield Scott Kingery (4) throws to first in the second inning during the game between the Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies on June 21, 2019 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phillies: Scott Kingery’s improvement showcased by playing his way

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 04: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies kneels on second base during a pitching change by the Atlanta Braves in the fifth inning at SunTrust Park on July 04, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Phillies’ character was tested: The results were not great

Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler #19 takes the ball from Aaron Nola #27 (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies’ character to be tested with month of divisional games

SAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 5: Adam Haseley #40 of the Philadelphia Phillies runs as he scores during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park June 5, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Phillies should play Adam Haseley until he gives a reason not to