• March 28, 2024
  1. Home
  2. Michael Martinez

Tag: Michael Martinez

Phillies Rally Falls Short In 6-5 Loss To Florida

Phillies Rally Falls Short In 6-5 Loss To Florida

The Phillies won two of their three games against the Mets earlier this week, and began a series with the Marlins on Friday, hoping to further reduce their magic numbers to clinch a playoff spot,

Read More
Should The Phillies Resign Jimmy Rollins?

Should The Phillies Resign Jimmy Rollins?

It’s the elephant in the room that Ruben Amaro, Jr. and the rest of the Phillies brass have pushed back as long as they possibly could. They have had more important things to take care

Read More
Phils May Need Replacement For Polanco And It’s Not Martinez Or Valdez

Phils May Need Replacement For Polanco And It’s Not Martinez Or Valdez

The Phillies placed Placido Polanco on the 15-day disabled list when he was diagnosed with back spasms. At the time, Polanco was in an 0 for 15 rut and the trip to the DL provided

Read More
Phillies Frustrate Dempster Early, Cruise To 9-1 Victory

Phillies Frustrate Dempster Early, Cruise To 9-1 Victory

After falling behind the Cubs in the first two games of the series, the Phillies were determined to gain an early advantage for a change as they looked to take the final game of the

Read More
Utility Infielders, Michael Martinez & Wilson Valdez Have Come Through For The Phils

Utility Infielders, Michael Martinez & Wilson Valdez Have Come Through For The Phils

Every Major League team has utility infielders at their disposal. Usually, these players are used sparingly for a spot start here or there in order to give the more talented everyday players a day off.

Read More
Offense Comes Alive Late, Phillies Steal A Game From Chicago

Offense Comes Alive Late, Phillies Steal A Game From Chicago

For the second straight game, it looked as though the Phillies offense would be unable to produce enough runs to defeat the Cubs. However, the team managed to rally late in the game to steal

Read More
Offense MIA, No Support For Hamels In Loss

Offense MIA, No Support For Hamels In Loss

The Phillies managed to overcome a poor offensive showing on Friday night against the Oakland Athletics thanks to a superb job from the pitching staff. The bats were only able to generate one run in

Read More
Phillies Should Release Michael Martinez

Phillies Should Release Michael Martinez

I know Charlie Manuel has been labeled as a "player's coach" and displays loyalty to his players, but what in the world has convinced him that Michael Martinez deserves to play for the Philadelphia Phillies?

Read More
John Mayberry Jr. Is The Odd Philly Out

John Mayberry Jr. Is The Odd Philly Out

The Phillies decided to send veteran outfielder John Mayberry Jr. down to the minors in order to make room for centerfielder Shane Victorino. This will mean Wilson Valdez, Ross Gload, Michael Martinez and Ben Francisco

Read More
Issues To Be Addressed In Phillies On Deck Series

Issues To Be Addressed In Phillies On Deck Series

With a ticket to this week's Phillies-Pirates on-deck series going for as little as 89 cents, it’s hard to argue that these games are must see. The games are baseball's equivalent to the 4th preseason

Read More