Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast

On Episode 456 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis makes his triumphant return to the podcast, joined by the ever-awesome Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher to discuss the first spring training game of the year.

The Phillies couldn't get the requisite three outs in their first inning of the 2021 season... not great!

Adam Haseley homered on the second pitch he saw of the season... that is great!

What is the ideal Phillies lineup in 2021?

Will the Phils' rotation feature Vince Velasquez... again? How likely are Chase Anderson and Matt Moore to make the rotation?

Join John, Liz and Justin as they break down these topics and lots more on Episode 456!

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The important thing is, the Phillies are still a baseball team. But also important: They will play baseball soon! Justin and Liz talk about what they are both expecting from this team entering 2021.

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Still filling in for John Stolnis, Liz, Chris, and Justin discuss Joe Girardi's response to Odubel Herrera joining the Phillies in spring training, the Kevin Mather breakfast incident in Seattle, and how nice it is to not have to Trevor Bauer's baggage in Clearwater.

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Justin and Liz talk about the first devastating news of the spring in J.T. Realmuto's broken thumb, the deadening of the baseball in 2021, Fernando Tatis' extension in San Diego, and that famous 2011 Joe Blanton press conference with four special guests.

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Justin, Liz, and Chris talk about whether or not the 2021 Phillies are a repackaged 2020 Phillies, what it will take for them to become the next trendy playoff pick, and which Phillies players they are most eager to see pop out of the dugout come spring.

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Liz and Justin talk about how the 2021 Phillies are starting to come together; are are their chief competitors. Then, it's back to 2011, where Domonic Brown is totally fixed, the team's biggest issue is 'middle relief,' and rumors swirl about Michael Young.

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How many times did you hear that the 2020 Phillies bullpen was the worst since the 1930 Phillies bullpen? Was it a lot? Rhetorical question. Justin and Trev dive into that 1930 pitching staff, who was on it, and what might have been the worst two-day period of its existence.

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Justin and Liz talk about what the Phillies have, and could do, to address their pitching staff. And then, it's time to go back to 2011, where we learn that Cliff Lee went to a car show... with sexy results. Sort of.

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On Episode 453 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh break down the Phillies signing of Didi Gregorius to a two-year deal to continue to play shortstop in Philadelphia. In this episode you'll hear...

Why the deal was so important to the offense

What it means for players like Scott Kingery and Jean Segura

What kind of credit John Middleton deserves for spending money when no one else is

What other players the Phils should pursue with the little money they have left

Why the Nolan Arenado trade was insane

Hall of Fame shutout

More MLB Labor WARz

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Justin and Liz talk about the Phillies signing Matt Moore, the Red Sox having interest in [CURSED NAME], Ken Griffey Jr. getting a new job with MLB, and the increasingly unnerving injury bug working its way through the Phillies' clubhouse as it expanded from a worry to a concern to a full-blown implosion.

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