Paul Hagen
Paul Hagen writes a weekly Phillies column for PhillyVoice.com. He’s been reporting and opinionating about the Fightin’s since 1987 which, if you’re old enough, you’ll remember was the year Lance Parrish was signed as a free agent. After 25 years with the Philadelphia Daily News he worked for MLB.com until 2018. Not a total dinosaur, he’s on Twitter @hagenp.
April 16, 2019
Phillies
Paul Hagen: Phillies offense just as much to blame as pitching for recent struggles
When word got out Monday afternoon that Phillies reliever David Robertson had been placed on the injured list with a sore right elbow, it stirred the embers of an already-tired debate about whether the team should – no, must! – sign free agent closer Craig Kimbrel.April 9, 2019
Phillies
Paul Hagen: How does the enigma of Vince Velasquez fit into the 2019 Phillies?
Vince Velasquez made his first start of the season Monday night against the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park, a tell-tale indication of where he fits on the depth chart as the Phillies skipped his turn once as they worked around early season open dates in the schedule.April 3, 2019
Phillies
Paul Hagen: Nationals fans' bark is worse than their bite as Bryce Harper returns
And with a home run and three RBI in his team's 8-2 win, the Phillies outfielder got the last laugh.March 28, 2019
Phillies
Paul Hagen: Odubel Herrera, Maikel Franco face challenges and opportunities in relegated roles
In a convincing 10-4 win over the defending National League East champion Braves, though, much of the heavy lifting was done by third baseman Maikel Franco and centerfielder Odubel Herrera — two guys who have been around for awhile. And you know what they say about how familiarity can breed contempt.March 9, 2019
Phillies
Paul Hagen: Bryce Harper already a force on the diamond, and at the box office
In professional sports, there’s little worse than being ignored. With Bryce Harper around, that’s probably not going to happen for a long, long time.
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