Hittin' Season: A Phillies Podcast

This episode marks the first of what will be a brand expansion for the 2017 season, a Monday podcast in addition to the normal schedule of Felske Files Phillies pods. Joining me every week for this shorter version of the podcast is fellow Good Phighter Justin Klugh, where we celebrate pitchers and catchers officially reporting to Clearwater and break down what we believe are the top storylines heading into spring training this year. We talk about the prospects who need to perform, Aaron Nola's health, Maikel Franco's resurgence, and what each of us wants to see out of the 2017 Phillies.

On this week's episode of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis is joined by Yahoo! Big League Stew writer and Supreme Blog Mistress of The Good Phight Liz Roscher about some of baseball's ideas for "improving" the game and making it more appealing to millennials. Also, prospect guru from The Good Phight Matt Winkelman joins us to talk prospects and projections, and what grade should GM Matt Klentak be given for this off-season?

On this week's edition of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis talks with ESPN's Keith Law on his prospect rankings and what he thinks of some prominent youngsters down on the Phils' farm. Also, Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News' joins us to talk about his outstanding four-part series on the Phils' investment in the Dominican Republic. Also, the Phillies sign Chris Coghlan to a minor league deal, and shenanigans from San Diego's GM last year almost resulted in the Phils dealing Jeremy Hellickson at the trade deadline.

In this episode of the Felske Files, host John Stolnis takes a crack at predicting the Phillies' Opening Day 25-man roster. Also, Phils beat writer from Calkins Media, Kevin Cooney, joins to talk expectations for Maikel Franco, the best and worst free agents in Phillies history and more. Plus, ESPN's Keith Law is out with his top 100, see where Phils prospects rank, how jetlag affects baseball players, the deaths of two Dominican players, and medical issues with a former Phil and former Phillie prospect.

On Episode 85 of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis discusses the Phils' stated goal of reaching .500 this season. Is it possible? Also, in-depth analysis of the Michael Saunders signing and the Hall of Fame inductees, as well as a look ahead to the 2017 HoF ballot with The Ringer's Michael Baumann, as well as a lot more talk on Saunders, the Phillies' bullpen, and John's nightmare that Aaron Nola might be broken and we just don't know it yet with Crashburn Alley Editor-in-Chief Eric Chesterton.

In this week's edition of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis is joined by fellow Good Phight writer and host of the podcast "The Dirty Inning," Justin Klugh, to answer a slew of mailbag questions. They talk about the Manfred-Trump meeting, Mickey Moniak and tattoos, and what would constitute a successful 2017 season for the Phillies?

On this week's edition of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis breaks down the latest rumors surrounding the Phillies adding another hitter, specifically the merits of adding Jose Bautista. Also, one of the foremost experts on the Hall of Fame, SI.com's Jay Jaffe, joins the show. And Nathaniel Grow from Fangraphs stops by to talk about a California law that could make Mike Trout a free agent right now!

In Episode 82 of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis breaks down the Phillies acquisition of former Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz. Joining the show to discuss Clay, Hall of Fame voting, and which current free agents should be worried they're still unemployed is national columnist for Fanrag Sports, Jesse Spector. Also, as the Chicago White Sox rebuild, why is no one complaining that they are tanking?

On this bonus podcast of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis appears on Sports Radio 610 WIP with John Barchard to talk about the Clay Buchholz trade.

On Episode 81 of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis talks to Baseball America Senior Writer Ben Badler about BA's Top 10 Phillies prospects list, out this week. Also, the Phillies welcomed back an old friend, MLB smartly does away with a certain kind of hazing ritual, and the Cleveland Indians double-down on Chief Wahoo.

In Episode 80 of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis analyzes the winners and losers at this year's Winter Meetings with ESPN Senior Baseball Writer Jerry Crasnick and Phils beat writer from The News Journal, Meghan Montemurro.

In this edition of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis takes a look at the hottest rumors revolving around the Phillies as they head into the Winter Meetings next week. Phils beat writer Kevin Cooney joins the show to preview. Also, a new CBA has been agreed to, the Phillies make a major addition to their broadcast team and an update on how Phils prospects doing in Winter Ball.

On this week's Thanksgiving edition of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis goes solo and rants about the unrealistic hopes of trading for Mike Trout. Also, how the Phils' 40-man roster decisions affect their Hot Stove pursuits, whether MLB facing a work stoppage over the CBA negotiations, and which former stars are on this year's MLB Hall of Fame ballot.

This week on The Felske Files, host John Stolnis breaks down Jeremy Hellickson's decision, the Matt Harrison release and what moves the Phillies might make over the next few weeks with CSN Philly beat writer Jim Salisbury.

On Episode 76 of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis previews the latest rumors and rumblings as the Hot Stove season officially gets underway, with Phils beat writer Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News. Also, it's award season in baseball. WIP's Joe Giglio joins the show to make his picks on who should take home baseball's hardware. And Baseball Prospectus is out with their top 10 Phils prospects for 2017.