Phightin’ Words: 1/17/20

Is it over yet?

By Ethan Witte@ethan_witte Jan 17, 2020, 9:00am EST

Baseball sucks.

I also love baseball.

Phillies news

You might be thinking to yourself: Odubel Herrera was passed by everyone else in baseball. What’s next?
Remember Cristopher Sanchez, the guy the Phillies traded for during the Rule 5 season? If not, here’s your introduction.
Here’s a history story for you all that involves the Phillies from 57 years ago.
Alec Bohm is going to play a big part in the 2020 Phillies.

The Mets and Carlos Beltran mutually agreed to part ways following his involvement in the Astros scandal.
Gabe Kapler and the Giants hired the first female coach to occupy a position on a big league staff in MLB history. Good on them.
Speaking of the Giants, they signed Drew Smyly to a one year deal.
The Astros have begun their manager search in the wake of the AJ Hinch firing. Some interesting names here.
There was a lot of .....(cough) buzz.....yesterday about the Astros using devices under their jerseys to steal signs. MLB issued a statement denying finding any evidence about this.
Chaim Bloom spoke about the Red Sox offseason in regards to the roster and any moves they have or have not made.