Jerad Eickhoff

It's Monday and that means it is time for the Philliedelphia Monday Mailbag.

Phillies pitcher Jerad Eickhoff suffered a small fracture in his right thumb during a bunting drill today at Phillies spring training. Eickoff is slated to open the season in the Phillies' rotation after holding a 2.65 ERA and 49 strikeouts over 51 innings last year...

Saturday was the last time Phillies fans will see rookie pitcher Aaron Nola til next season. The talented righty, fired five scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Nationals which was his final start of the 2015 season.

The Phillies youth movement continues. The team will promote pitching prospect Jerad Eickhoff, who was acquired as part of the Cole Hamels deal, will be promoted and make his major league debut on Friday against the Marlins. They need to fill the fifth spot in their rotation following the demotion of David Buchanan...

So the Cole Hamels era has ended in Philadelphia, but the big question is how did they make out in the deal? Ruben Amaro Jr., Pat Gillick, Andy MacPhail - who ever pulled the trigger on this massive six-for-two player deal will some day either get the credit or the blame...

Cole Hamels tenure in Philadelphia is over, he is heading to Texas to play for the Rangers. The 2008 National League Championship MVP and World Series MVP is coming off his first ever no-hitter and now is in the middle of the American League playoff race...