The Philadelphia Phillies look to take another step in the right direction after a 2016 season that saw them post a 71-91 record, under general manager Matt Klentak and manager Pete Mackanin.
Pitchers and catchers report to Clearwater, Florida in less than a week. As the Phillies equipment truck gets packed for a Wednesday departure with the jerseys of the current squad, their numbers were picked selectively. The Phillies are keeping a number of Phillies legends out of circulation.
The Phillies have made a move that is rather surprising. According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the Phillies have acquired starting pitcher Clay Buchholz from the Boston Red Sox. In return, the Red Sox get minor league second baseman Josh Tobias...