John Foley
@2008philz.bsky.social
philadelphia sports enthusiast
2008philz.substack.com
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This is pretty good.
Agree that the bullpen ought to be a lot bettter, rotation is unlikely to be much better, but could be close to tte same.
But I'd also say that I think it's possible the lineup improves.
The Blue Jays just went from 4.14 to 4.93 runs/game. Variability happens.
Agree that the bullpen ought to be a lot bettter, rotation is unlikely to be much better, but could be close to tte same.
But I'd also say that I think it's possible the lineup improves.
The Blue Jays just went from 4.14 to 4.93 runs/game. Variability happens.
February 16, 2026 at 2:55 AM
This is pretty good.
Agree that the bullpen ought to be a lot bettter, rotation is unlikely to be much better, but could be close to tte same.
But I'd also say that I think it's possible the lineup improves.
The Blue Jays just went from 4.14 to 4.93 runs/game. Variability happens.
Agree that the bullpen ought to be a lot bettter, rotation is unlikely to be much better, but could be close to tte same.
But I'd also say that I think it's possible the lineup improves.
The Blue Jays just went from 4.14 to 4.93 runs/game. Variability happens.
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This was really good! Completely agree the messaging has been disastrous. But the bullpen being better should help a lot this year.
February 16, 2026 at 1:47 AM
This was really good! Completely agree the messaging has been disastrous. But the bullpen being better should help a lot this year.
Homer Simpson at Citizens Bank Park
February 16, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Homer Simpson at Citizens Bank Park
Some new Phillies stuff. Free to read:
2008philz.substack.com/p/could-this...
2008philz.substack.com/p/could-this...
Could this year's Phillies be better than last year's Phillies?
In one area, yes. Here's the math.
2008philz.substack.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Some new Phillies stuff. Free to read:
2008philz.substack.com/p/could-this...
2008philz.substack.com/p/could-this...
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We got our first novelty check!
(Also a real one 😉)
Thank you to the Philadelphia District Attorney Office and Happy Valentines Day!!! ❤️💕💷💸
(Also a real one 😉)
Thank you to the Philadelphia District Attorney Office and Happy Valentines Day!!! ❤️💕💷💸
February 13, 2026 at 9:06 PM
We got our first novelty check!
(Also a real one 😉)
Thank you to the Philadelphia District Attorney Office and Happy Valentines Day!!! ❤️💕💷💸
(Also a real one 😉)
Thank you to the Philadelphia District Attorney Office and Happy Valentines Day!!! ❤️💕💷💸
Rob Thomson: I’m taking you out
Nick Castellanos:
Nick Castellanos:
February 13, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Rob Thomson: I’m taking you out
Nick Castellanos:
Nick Castellanos:
February 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford are two of the most exciting prospects we’ve seen in years.
And the Phillies front office screwed up so bad this offseason that many fans don’t even care.
Incredible work.
And the Phillies front office screwed up so bad this offseason that many fans don’t even care.
Incredible work.
February 12, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford are two of the most exciting prospects we’ve seen in years.
And the Phillies front office screwed up so bad this offseason that many fans don’t even care.
Incredible work.
And the Phillies front office screwed up so bad this offseason that many fans don’t even care.
Incredible work.
Justin Crawford hit .334 in triple-A last season and has a .322 career average as a professional.
Nobody hits like that anymore. It would be like batting .450 in the ‘90s.
Nobody hits like that anymore. It would be like batting .450 in the ‘90s.
February 11, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Justin Crawford hit .334 in triple-A last season and has a .322 career average as a professional.
Nobody hits like that anymore. It would be like batting .450 in the ‘90s.
Nobody hits like that anymore. It would be like batting .450 in the ‘90s.
We made it through another winter. 🙌
And while there are very good reasons to be mad about the offseason, the Phillies are still talented enough to compete for a championship.
That’s pretty rare historically… So I’m choosing to be optimistic and excited.
And while there are very good reasons to be mad about the offseason, the Phillies are still talented enough to compete for a championship.
That’s pretty rare historically… So I’m choosing to be optimistic and excited.
February 10, 2026 at 8:53 PM
We made it through another winter. 🙌
And while there are very good reasons to be mad about the offseason, the Phillies are still talented enough to compete for a championship.
That’s pretty rare historically… So I’m choosing to be optimistic and excited.
And while there are very good reasons to be mad about the offseason, the Phillies are still talented enough to compete for a championship.
That’s pretty rare historically… So I’m choosing to be optimistic and excited.
Dave Dombrowski discussing Gage Wood today:
February 9, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Dave Dombrowski discussing Gage Wood today:
Rob Thomson discussing Justin Crawford today:
February 9, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Rob Thomson discussing Justin Crawford today:
Phillies spring training 1994
February 7, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Phillies spring training 1994
Spring training press conference with the 2011 Phillies starting rotation
February 6, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Spring training press conference with the 2011 Phillies starting rotation
Phillies spring training, 2008
February 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Phillies spring training, 2008
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I never actually saw thisvin the wild.
But there was a weird Mitch Williams rehabilitation tour, and Wild Thing Southpaw Salsa was part of it.
But there was a weird Mitch Williams rehabilitation tour, and Wild Thing Southpaw Salsa was part of it.
February 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM
I never actually saw thisvin the wild.
But there was a weird Mitch Williams rehabilitation tour, and Wild Thing Southpaw Salsa was part of it.
But there was a weird Mitch Williams rehabilitation tour, and Wild Thing Southpaw Salsa was part of it.
Trea Turner’s first home run in a phillies uniform (spring training 2023)
February 4, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Trea Turner’s first home run in a phillies uniform (spring training 2023)
Happy philly special day to those who celebrate 🦅🏈
2-4-2018- It’s fourth and goal at the 1 in the Super Bowl , hey @2008philz.bsky.social you know of any good play calls the Eagles could have for this situation??? Maybe something special??? Or Philly Special???? #FlyEaglesFly #GoBirds
February 4, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Happy philly special day to those who celebrate 🦅🏈
Can someone explain these 2025 Phillies OPS splits to me?
February 4, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Can someone explain these 2025 Phillies OPS splits to me?
Truck day pics posted by the Phillies on the other site
February 3, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Truck day pics posted by the Phillies on the other site
Ranking the 2026 Phillies promotional items
2008philz.substack.com/p/ranking-th...
2008philz.substack.com/p/ranking-th...
Ranking the 2026 Phillies promotional items
There's a solid collection of freebies at the Bank this season.
2008philz.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Ranking the 2026 Phillies promotional items
2008philz.substack.com/p/ranking-th...
2008philz.substack.com/p/ranking-th...
The Phillies equipment truck leaves for Clearwooder tomorrow 🌴 ☀️ ⚾️
February 2, 2026 at 9:35 PM
The Phillies equipment truck leaves for Clearwooder tomorrow 🌴 ☀️ ⚾️
Kyle Schwarber home run leaves the ballpark, possibly leaves Florida (spring training 2022)
February 2, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Kyle Schwarber home run leaves the ballpark, possibly leaves Florida (spring training 2022)
Bryce Harper’s first home run with the Phillies (spring training 2019)
February 2, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Bryce Harper’s first home run with the Phillies (spring training 2019)
Phillies photoshops until baseball is back - February 2
February 2, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Phillies photoshops until baseball is back - February 2