Monthly Archives: January 2007

Player Profile: Andrew Carpenter

Posted on January 22, 2007 by

Happy Monday. Having seen snow for the first time this winter, I think I’ve already seen enough. Inside and warmed up, let’s crank out a piece on one of the most under the radar high draft picks I can remember, … Continue reading →

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A simple “thanks” and some upcoming ideas

Posted on January 21, 2007 by

No new content today, fresh off a brilliant win by the Gunners, I’m buzzing and have quite a bit of stuff I’d like to get done today, but I’ll be back strong tomorrow. I wanted to just say thank you … Continue reading →

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Make or Break 2007: Kyle Kendrick

Posted on January 20, 2007 by

Welcome to the second installment of Make or Break 2007. Joining Tim Moss on my “on notice” list is 2003 draftee Kyle Kendrick. Kendrick, a seventh round pick in 2003, has four years of time in, and with the new … Continue reading →

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Where in the world is Fabio Castro?

Posted on January 19, 2007 by

If you’ve been following the Phillies big league club this season, you’ve heard Fabio Castro’s name mentioned quite a bit, and you’ve probably heard various stories about his role in 2007. I don’t think anyone really knows at this point … Continue reading →

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Player Profile: Mike Costanzo

Posted on January 18, 2007 by

I’ve gotten a lot of interest in Mike Costanzo, whether it be emails, comments, or just how people are finding this site, so I felt I needed to give him some face time. I think he’s a year away from … Continue reading →

Posted in Costanzo, Mike | 11 Comments

8 years of #1 draft picks

Posted on January 17, 2007 by

Just something I was thinking about earlier, with a commenter asking about Gillick’s drafting philosophy, and a question of being more prepared than previous regimes. I did some quick checking, and I thought this was interesting. Check out the first … Continue reading →

Posted in 03. Draft Central | 7 Comments

Phillies claim Greg Dobbs from Mariners

Posted on January 16, 2007 by

As reported here, the Phillies claimed 28 year old Greg Dobbs off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Dobbs, drafted in 2001, was apparently a 6 year minor league free agent, and the Phillies added him, probably with hopes of filling … Continue reading →

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D’Arby Myers: The Phillies Winning Lottery Ticket?

Posted on January 16, 2007 by

In June, if you’d have told me that I’d be writing a piece gushing praise towards D’Arby Myers and proclaiming him “the next big thing”, I’d have laughed you right out of the room. As I expressed in previous entries … Continue reading →

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Kyle Drabek, Hero or Zero?

Posted on January 15, 2007 by

This is a post I’ve been meaning to write for a little while now, and since I’m home for the holiday today, now seemed like a good time. When the Phillies selected Drabek 18th overall in the June draft, nearly … Continue reading →

Posted in Drabek, Kyle | 11 Comments

Roster (Ottawa)

Posted on January 14, 2007 by

Here is the roster/depth chart for the Ottawa Lynx. Updated as of 3/31/07 per the Lynx website. Starting Lineup C – Jason Jaramillo 1B – Gary Burnham 2B – Carlos Leon SS – Danny Sandoval 3B – Brennan King LF … Continue reading →

Posted in 7. Lehigh Valley | 7 Comments