Phillies Sign Chad Qualls
by Paul Boye on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Posted in MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabermetrics | 53 Comments »
Whether it was the desire to add a more proven Major League arm to the 'pen or a move made over concerns about Jose Contreras's rehab, the Phillies and right-hander Chad Qualls agreed to a one-year/$1.15M deal this morning. The move ...
The Farewell Voyage?
by Paul Boye on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012Posted in 2011 Preview, MLB, NL East Whining, Philadelphia Phillies | 39 Comments »
If there was one thing I was concerned about entering this offseason, it was the possibility that the Phillies would fail to lock up Cole Hamels to a multi-year extension. As you all know and are probably tired of hearing by ...
A Closer Look at Jon Papelbon
by Paul Boye on Saturday, November 12th, 2011Posted in MLB, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabermetrics | 10 Comments »
Well, yesterday was fun, huh? It seems like giving out a huge contract or making a(t least one) blockbuster trade is a rite of passage for every offseason under the Ruben Amaro Jr. reign. The latest addition to this big, happy family is ...
A Closer Look at Michael Cuddyer
by Paul Boye on Sunday, November 6th, 2011Posted in MLB, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabermetrics | 36 Comments »
With the Phillies reportedly in serious pursuit of free agent Michael Cuddyer, I find myself caught in something of a time warp whenever I hear him mentioned. I still play MVP 2005 every once in a while. To me, even as the ...
Ryan Madson’s Free Agency
by Paul Boye on Monday, October 24th, 2011Posted in 2011-12 Compendium, MLB, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies | 25 Comments »
Previous update (October 24, 2011): The Nationals may be interested in signing Madson: source. Paul's Take: Hm. Where have we heard this one before? An impending Phillies free agent being lured to the nation's capital on the promise of a career payday? ...
Placido Polanco and the Third Base Situation
by Paul Boye on Thursday, October 13th, 2011Posted in 2011-12 Compendium, MLB, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies | 65 Comments »
Last updated: 10/13, 12:30 p.m. Charlie Manuel ponders an upgrade at the hot corner: source. Paul's Take: Third base for the Phillies is something like the goaltender position for the Flyers. Back in the day, there was a stalwart at the position, ...
The 2011-12 Compendium
by Paul Boye on Thursday, October 13th, 2011Posted in 2011-12 Compendium, MLB, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies | 4 Comments »
This is the main page for the Compendium of the 2011-12 offseason. Bookmark this post for a collection of links to various posts on the different issues and storylines surrounding the Phils, plus the opinions and analysis of the Crashburn ...
Jimmy Rollins’s Contract Status
by Paul Boye on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011Posted in 2011-12 Compendium, MLB, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies | 15 Comments »
Last updated: 10/24, 9:15 a.m. Five years is probably too much for Phils, Scutaro an option?: source. - 10/24 Paul's Take: Marco Scutaro would certainly be an offensive upgrade from the replacement suitors we know in Wilson Valdez and (gulp) Michael Martinez. ...
Why I Love This Game
by Paul Boye on Friday, September 23rd, 2011Posted in Philadelphia Phillies, Sabermetrics | 6 Comments »
In the summer of 2006, I didn't know any better. Well, that's not entirely true. I thought I knew better. I thought what I knew about baseball was all there was to know. I figured a hitter was probably best judged ...
The Lost Art of Patience
by Paul Boye on Thursday, July 28th, 2011Posted in MLB, Philadelphia Phillies | 83 Comments »
To read a similar take on Dom Brown with an eye to the future, check out Bill's article on ESPN Sweet Spot. I've finally had enough. I took it rather well for a few days, this incessant whisper from a fraction of ...
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