The Phillies are heading to Queens for the first time this season. There, they will find a reeling Mets squad that would surely love to rattle off a few victories over their hated foe as a mood-lifter. They will also find some really, really good Chinese food. I had a plate of rice rolls there that I’m still thinking about. Anyway, onto the links.
Phillies news
The All-Star Game finalists have been announced, and there’s some familiar names present…
The Phillies’ skipper will be on the coaching staff
for the National League’s All-Star team. ($)
Justin Crawford has a new approach at the plate.
Cristopher Sánchez’ peers are a historic, accomplished bunch.
MLB news
MLB has presented another proposal for the next CBA, with a 5-year cap on free agent deals (6 if the player is sticking with their current club)
Mock draft season is well underway.
The top vote-getter in each league is automatically given a spot in the All-Star starting nine. Who earned that honor for the AL? Not Judge, not Trout… think north.
