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Phillies Trade Asher, Cut Coghlan, and Disappoint Some Others

Not wasting any time after releasing some catchers yesterday, the Phillies have started the remaining pre-season cleaning of the roster.

First…

#Phillies have released OF Chris Coghlan.

— Phillies (@Phillies) March 28, 2017

Then…

#Phillies have traded RHP Alec Asher to the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named later.

— Phillies (@Phillies) March 28, 2017

Finally…

Cesar Ramos, Hoby Milner, Colton Murray, Pat Venditte and Pedro Florimon told they won't make team, but will remain in camp through Friday.