Phillies Talk: A Philadelphia Phillies Podcast

A day after Zack Wheeler signed a record setting contract extension with the Phillies, the Phillies Talk podcast fellas are joined by Ruben Amaro Jr. to discuss:

0:50 - Inside Zack Wheeler's contract extension, why shorter instead of longer, and where does he rank in best pitcher in baseball?

7:21 - Asking Ruben Amaro Jr. about Spring Training negotiations

9:57 - When will the Bryce Harper extension happen?

17:12 - Addressing the Blake Snell/Jordan Montgomery rumors

25:17 - Over/Unders on Zack Wheeler's 2024 season

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As Spring Training games are well underway, the fellas are back with the latest edition of the Phillies Talk podcast. Ben Davis joins the show from Clearwater to discuss:

0:49 - Ben's first impressions of the squad in Clearwater.

5:25 - What was Ben's process of maneuvering pitchers who are just tweaking things, compared to guys trying to make the team?

9:59 - Will Strahm, Hoffman, and Kerkering have similar seasons this year as they did last year?

12:01 - Bryce's first game at first base

18:19 - Projecting Johan Rojas' season

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Taking a look at the Phillies' spring training battles on the bench and bullpen, as well as updates on a top prospect and non-roster players trying to turn heads.

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Corey Seidman and Ricky Bottalico discuss Bryce Harper's desire for a contract extension, Whit Merrifield's arrival in camp and their thoughts on the move, Johan Rojas' role in 2024 and a whole lot more. The guys are joined by Spencer McKercher, who's down in Clearwater as full-squad workouts begin.

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The Phillies agreed to a one-year deal with Whit Merrifield, who looks like a perfect fit for their roster.

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Phillies Talk is BACK! Corey Seidman is joined by John Clark, who's reporting from Clearwater, Florida as Spring Training is getting started. The fellas are also joined by producer Spencer McKercher, who will be around for the season.

1:08 - Brandon Marsh injury update

6:05 - Rumors swirling about free-agents

9:30 - Wheeler contract extension

18:45 - Is there a weakness on the roster?

31:40 - What are the chances that someone is in the Opening Day lineup that currently isn't on the roster?

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As the Winter Meetings continue, Ricky Bottalico and Corey Seidman discuss interesting potential free-agent fits for the Phillies, the bullpen hierarchy in 2024, what the Braves may have up their sleeve and more.

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The Phillies re-signed Aaron Nola to a seven-year, $172 million contract to begin Thanksgiving week. Good deal or bad deal? How much did the Braves factor into the price tag? What's next for the Phillies? Corey and Ricky discuss.

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What can the Phillies do this offseason to fix the hitting problems that ended their postseason for the second straight year? Could a big trade be brewing? Would Aaron Nola be worth $150 million? Corey and Ricky discuss.

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The playoffs begin this week and there should be a few interesting developments with the Phillies' postseason roster. Corey Seidman and Ricky Bottalico break down the wild-card series, playoff rotation and more.

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Has Cristopher Sanchez pitched his way into the Phillies' playoff rotation? Can Orion Kerkering push his way onto the wild-card roster? Those topics, potential postseason matchups and the sizzling finish to Nick Castellanos' season.

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The Phillies have moved back to a five-man rotation and still face questions ahead of the playoffs with Aaron Nola struggling. Ricky Bo and Corey talk about the best and worst potential playoff matchups for the Phils.

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The Phillies still own the top wild-card spot but the Cubs are applying pressure. The Phils' bullpen has shown some recent signs of fatigue and one of their most consistent hitters has gone cold. Can they finish the job and hold onto home-field advantage in the first round?

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The Phillies' offense is hotter than it's been all season, thanks mostly to Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber, but the entire lineup has produced. Corey Seidman and Ben Davis look at the surging bats, potential wild-card opponents, rotation questions and more.

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Bryce Harper has a lingering back injury but you wouldn't know it with how he's been crushing the ball lately. Corey Seidman breaks down the Phillies' upcoming schedule, spot in the wild-card race and rotation moving forward.

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The Phillies have been shut down by good pitching over the last several games. How much of a concern is that come playoff time? Corey Seidman and Ricky Bottalico discuss the lineup, Seranthony Dominguez, Jose Alvarado and the 6-man rotation.

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Corey Seidman and Ben Davis relive Michael Lorenzen's no-hitter, the best scenes and quotes in the Phillies' clubhouse afterward, the wild-card race, the emergence of Bryson Stott and Alec Bohm, and more.

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Corey Seidman and Ricky Bottalico break down the trades the Phillies did and did not make on deadline day, and why they like their chances for the top wild-card spot.

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The Phillies' offense has gone cold in the days leading up to the trade deadline, and Dave Dombrowski confirmed this week that a right-handed-hitting corner outfielder is likely their top need. Can they find the right guy? Plus, the latest on rehabbing pitchers.

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Ricky Bottalico and Corey Seidman discuss the Phillies' crucial week ahead in the wild-card race, their inspired series win over the Padres, early impressions of Johan Rojas, Aaron Nola's future and the MLB trade deadline.

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