Something to keep an eye on? Phillies sign Archie Bradley. Debut: May 30, 2013 (Age 24-150d, 18,022nd in MLB history) vs. MIA 5.2 IP, 5 H, 7 SO, 2 BB, 0 ER, W After Phils play Power Ball in win, will front office now flex its muscles? Both have indicated that the Phillies are more than one piece away from being considered World Series contenders and for that reason the club will be protective of its top prospects in potential trades. Alex Colomé. He has 21 saves this season to go with a 0.78 WHIP for the White Sox â and he is under control for next season, a fact that will make him attractive to the Phillies. The Phils have kept an eye on the center field market with an eye toward moving Scott Kingery to third base and peddling Maikel Franco. Of the relievers on this list, the one generating the most recent and credible Phillies buzz is Colome. He had averaged a strikeout per inning the previous two seasons. He was an All-Star with the Rays in 2016, and then led the MLB in ⦠After striking out Aaron Altherr, Colome looked as though he'd escape This is another tough call in baseball’s current environment. By all indications, the Phils have their eye on second-tier starters. The question is, how will they go about it? I think weâre positioned well. Colome, who has spent his entire career in the American League with Tampa Bay, Seattle and the Chicago White Sox, has quietly been one of the steadiest closers in the game in recent seasons. The San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins are also connected to the right-hander in the report. The Blue Jays are likely to move Ken Giles and/or Daniel Hudson. Colome had a brilliant 2020 season in helping the Sox make the playoffs for the first time since 2008. March 15, 2012: Tampa Bay Rays optioned RHP Alex Colome to Montgomery Biscuits. We play our baseball, we play to our potential, and we are a strong club.â. That 91.3 success rate is fourth-best in baseball over that time. April 12, 2012: Montgomery Biscuits placed RHP Alex Colome on the 7-day disabled list. The Philadelphia Phillies have interest in Chicago White Sox closer Alex Colome, according to a report. Lewis Thorpe #43. In the end, Colome is a very good closer, dependable and durable, and should have plenty of suitors. He has 21 saves this season to go with a 0.78 WHIP for the White Sox â and he is under control for next season, a fact that will make him attractive to the Phillies. Why not. 2015 - Ervin Santana. Michael Pineda #35. I trust 100 percent that our front office is going to do everything they can to improve our club. The White Sox are likely to deal closer Alex Colome. Colome has a 3-1 record with 21 saves. Former White Sox closer Alex Colome reportedly joined the Twins on a one-year, $5 million deal that includes a mutual option for 2022. By Jim Salisbury Matt Shoemaker #32. ... Shane Greene, Alex Colome⦠Colome, who is in his first season with the White Sox, holds a 3-1 record with a 2.27 ERA and 21 saves in 40 appearances. Alex Colome #48. According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Phillies have "continued interest" in Chicago White Sox closer Alex Colome. This lines up with views shared publicly by club president Andy MacPhail and general manager Matt Klentak in recent weeks. They could look to save money, and turn things over to a shaky group of youngsters down in the minor leagues. The right-handed Colome is 30 years old and, more importantly for the Phillies' interests, is under team control through next season. The 30-year-old is in his first year with Chicago, producing a ⦠Colome became a closer in 2016, and has since compiled 138 saves. The Phillies had the worst bullpen in the majors in 2020 and manager Joe Girardi could not find a dependable closer in the mix of Hector Neris, Brandon Workman and Tommy Hunter. Over that span, he recorded a 2.27 ERA, ninth-best among big-league relievers over that span, and locked down 42 of 46 save opportunities. Twins officially sign former All-Star Alex Colome, designate Ian Hamilton It was a short stay on the 40-man for Hamilton, whom the Twins claimed from the Phillies via waivers exactly one week ago. Interestingly, Roark will pitch Tuesday night in Cincinnati and the Phillies have had a scout stationed in that city for a few days. Jose Berrios #17. If there’s a concern about Colome, it might be that he registered just 16 strikeouts or 6.4 per nine innings. Kenta Maeda #18. The 30-year-old right-hander had 47 saves with Tampa Bay ⦠For a team that just barely missed the postseason, that is a ⦠Itâs no secret that the Philadelphia Phillies will be looking for some bullpen help this offseason. But the White Sox have decided to ⦠src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Allowing just two earned runs in 22 1/3 innings pitched in 2020, right-hander Alex Colome was one of the best relievers in baseball. Phillies scouts have been on the ground for weeks gathering âeyeballâ information â as opposed to data gathered through analytical means â on players that might help the club at the trade deadline. A bat would be nice. The reliever market continues to churn along, at least in comparison to the rest of the market out there. The Phillies may be targeting star closer Alex Colomé to upgrade their bullpen. Of the relievers on this list, the one generating the most recent and credible Phillies buzz is Colome. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Colome made $10.5 million in 2020 and surely will be looking to parlay his strong track record into a multiyear contract, but revenue losses because of the pandemic and a crowded closer market could bring prices down. Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies have multiple needs. Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher | Art19 | Watch on YouTube, If Phillies are looking for a reliable closer, this free agent fits the description. He would likely become a co-closer in Philly with Hector Neris. 2015 - Vince Velasquez. This year, he has 21 saves to ⦠The Dominican born righty entered the league in 2013 and has posted a 2.95 ERA in 424 innings. Cincinnatiâs Tanner Roark has been mentioned. Who else would help the Phillies compete in the NL East, now regularly referred to as âloadedâ? A two-month rally in performance would help the team more than anything. According to a survey of ballpark spies around the country, the Phillies have had a member of their pro scouting department watching the White Sox, Blue Jays, Reds, Padres and Giants in recent days. Alex Colome is far from a household name, however, few relievers have had the success he has had over the past few years. We'll start with the most recent rumor, that the Phillies are interested in Alex Colome, who had a ridiculous 2020. According to sources, the Phillies are working on a number of potential deals that would represent marginal upgrades as opposed to big, headline-grabbing deals. Will that happen? Teams will have to weigh the risk that comes with Colome’s age — he will turn 32 in December — and his drop in strikeouts. I believe we have a strong run in us in the second half of the season. His WHIP was 0.94. Alex Colome, ranked 37th by ESPN, is likewise unsigned. Click here to download the MyTeams App by NBC Sports! November 18, 2011 âI maintain that our job is to develop the players that we have in the room. This fit is a no-brainer for the Philadelphia Phillies. Feb. 3: The Twins are signing free-agent reliever Alex Colome to a one-year deal, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. No, the Phillies are more than one player away, but thatâs why big league teams are allowed to add more than one player per off-season. âWeâre a talented club that has yet to come together all at once,â manager Gabe Kapler said Sunday. Scott Kingery 's one-out double got the Phillies started in the ninth against Colome. + View Alex Colome's Pitches in 3d + Similar Pitchers to Alex Colome Based on Velocity and Movement: 2015 - Chris Archer. Itâs not to speculate on whatâs happening outside (at the trade deadline). Jorge Alcala #66. Adding Colome in free agency can go a long way to doing that. The 30-year-old right-hander had 47 saves with Tampa Bay to lead the American League in 2017. He went 12 for 13 in save chances and gave up just 13 hits (no homers) while allowing just two earned runs in 22⅓ innings. Phillies scouts have been on the ground with the MLB trade deadline nearing and White Sox closer Alex Colome is a hot name to watch. J.A. He saved 37 games for the Rays and made the All-Star team in 2016 and a year later led the majors with 47 saves. RHP Alex Colome assigned to Durham Bulls from Montgomery Biscuits. Boston Red Sox rumors: Jeremy Jeffress joins Alex Colome, Brad Hand, Joakim Soria among free-agent bullpen targets (report) Updated Jan 19, 2021; Posted Jan 19, 2021 Hard to say. That deadline arrives Wednesday at 4 p.m. To this end, MLB.comâs Mark Feinsand (via Twitter) reports that the Phillies and Padres are interested in closer Alex Colome, joining such previously ⦠At the beginning of January, Colome supposedly was drawing interest from the Twins, Nationals, Red Sox, White Sox, and Astros, and yet heâs still available. Phillies salvage what had all the makings of a brutal weekendÂ, 2 horrible losses vs. Braves should be final pieces of evidence front office needed, What was that? Colome has been one of the best closers in all of baseball the last couple of seasons. Colome pitched a perfect ninth inning â on six pitches â in the White Soxâs win over Minnesota on Saturday and a Phillies scout was in attendance. Edwar ⦠The free [â¦] ST. PETERSBURG -- Alex Colome's woes continued Friday night as the Rays closer took his second loss of the season, losing to the Phillies 2-1 at Tropicana Field. Shane Greene, Alex Colome, Joakim Soria and Justin Wilson would all likely cost about $6-8 million a season on a one year deal, Mark Melancon would probably cost a ⦠So many questions to ask about Mets' surprise trade for Stroman. Position: Pitcher Bats: Right ⢠Throws: Right 6-1, 225lb (185cm, 102kg) Team: Minnesota Twins (majors) Born: December 31, 1988 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic do. The 30-year-old right-hander had 47 saves with Tampa Bay to lead the American League in 2017. 2015 - Anibal Sanchez. Colome is a fastball/cutter guy. Free agent Alex Colomé recorded 12 saves, a 0.81 ERA, 2.97 FIP and 0.94 WHIP for the Chicago White Sox in 2020. May 26, 2012: Alex Colome roster status changed by Montgomery Biscuits. Should the Philadelphia Phillies splash on veteran closer Alex Colome?. While some closers rely on big strikeout totals, he does it with a knack for generating soft contact and keeping the ball on the ground. That 0.81 ERA was third-best among big-league relievers. Colome, who has spent his entire career in the American League with Tampa Bay, Seattle and the Chicago White Sox, has quietly been one of the steadiest closers in the game in recent seasons. Alex Colome RP ... $115.5 million deal to return to the Phillies on Tuesday. Of the relievers on this list, the one generating the most recent and credible Phillies buzz is Colome. Twins' Alex Colome: Signing with Twins 02/03/2021 ⢠Colome agreed to a one-year contract worth $6.25 million guaranteed with the Twins on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. The Philadelphia Phillies have made some under-the-radar moves ⦠The Reds could move closer Raisel Iglesias and the Padres are listening on Craig Stammen and closer Kirby Yates. Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Flyers, Sixers and Phillies games easily on your device. And the pieces that we have in the room â we all have to get a little bit better, itâs coaching staff, itâs our hitters, itâs our pitchers, our bullpen, everything across the board. Happ #33. He has a 2.21 ERA, 3.82 FIP and 0.762 WHIP, allowing just 19 hits over 40.2 innings with a 32/12 K:BB. Phillies take another step back in messy, pathetic lossÂ. This season has featured underperformance by a number of key Phillies. Though the Phillies are 6½ games back in the NL East, they are just one game back in an NL wild-card race loaded with teams that have as many flaws as they do. The Giants could move Sam Dyson or Will Smith, but they could also hang on to them after their recent surge in the NL wild-card race. The Phillies are âin the mixâ of teams interested in former All-Star reliever Alex Colomé, according to a report Tuesday from Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Colome would give him one. Spending all over baseball could be impacted this winter by revenues lost because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that's not going to stop us from taking a daily look these next few weeks at some free agents who would fill needs and help the Phillies get better. All of these teams have available relief pitchers. The Phillies had one of the worst bullpen ERAs in the history of the game in 2020. Of course, they need their existing players to get hot, as well. On Thursday, another ⦠Controllable, upper-tier starters such as Mike Minor of Texas and Matthew Boyd of Detroit come with huge prospect price tags and the Phillies arenât in a hurry to pay those prices even if they like both pitchers. A tweak or two to the pitching staff could help the Phils stick around in the wild-card race. âWeâve seen stretches of good play. The Philliesâ biggest need remains pitching, both starting and bullpen. The Cubs and Phillies are among the teams that have recently scouted White Sox closer Alex Colome, who has had a terrific season. The contract includes a ⦠The right-hander spent the last two seasons with the White Sox. Over the course of his career, Colome has done a good job keeping the ball in the park with just a 0.8 HR/9 ratio over 381.1 innings. He saved 37 games for the Rays and made the All-Star team ⦠The Phillies spent over $700 million on free agents the last three offseasons. 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