Monthly Archives: February 2007

Phillies beat FSU 12-4

Posted on February 28, 2007 by

I felt like now would be a good time to explain what I’m going to be doing now that we have actual games to follow. Tomorrow I’ll be posting a wrap-up of the prospect grades, and then I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Prospect Grades: Williams, Monasterios, Bastardo

Posted on February 28, 2007 by

Today is the final day of new prospect grades. I’m going to go back and go over all of the past grades, see if anything needs adjusting, and then tomorrow, I’ll do a recap of all the grades, breaking them … Continue reading →

Posted in Monasterios, Carlos, Prospect Grades | 7 Comments

Prospect Grades: Roth, Drabek, Correa

Posted on February 27, 2007 by

Let’s get to it.. (photo courtesy of PhilliesDraft.com) Roth, Rob, RHP (age 18) Grade = C The Phillies probably considered themselves lucky to sign Roth, their 19th round pick in 2006, because he seemed like the perfect candidate to head … Continue reading →

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Prospect Grades: Freeman, Olson

Posted on February 26, 2007 by

Another snowy Monday morning, but baseball will be here before you know it. We’re winding down the grades here, just a few more to go. Once I finish, I’m going to do some possible grade revisions, as well as go … Continue reading →

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Two more small signings

Posted on February 25, 2007 by

The Phillies have signed LHP Jake Ociesa and RHP Mike McTamney, and based on this article, could sign a few more players before the end of the camp. Ociesa is 6’5 and appears to feature a low 90′s fastball, McTamney … Continue reading →

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Venezuelan Summer League Prospects

Posted on February 25, 2007 by

The Phillies in Latin America A strong Latin American presence is a crucial element of building a strong major league franchise in 2007. In 2006 about 25% of major league baseball players were either foreign born or born in Puerto … Continue reading →

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Some light Saturday morning reading

Posted on February 24, 2007 by

More of the Jamie Moyer-Kyle Drabek relationship and some other time honored cliches in this piece, and then another nice article about Joe Bisenius and his chance at making the big league bullpen. Also, I missed this one a few … Continue reading →

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I need YOUR help

Posted on February 23, 2007 by

That’s right, YOU, the readers of this here blog. As we get close to the start of the season, guys will start getting assigned to various clubs, non-roster free agents will sign minor league deals, etc etc. I can’t always … Continue reading →

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Prospect Grades: Mitchell, Warren, Sanchez

Posted on February 22, 2007 by

We’re nearing the end of the line. Mitchell, Derrick, SS (age 20) Grade = C- Mitchell, the Phillies 23rd round pick in 2005, failed to impress in his repeat of the GCL in 2006. Drafted at age 18, he needed … Continue reading →

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Prospect Grades: McDonald, Durant, Brown

Posted on February 21, 2007 by

Before we crank out a few more grades today, head over to minorleaguebaseball.com and check out the interview with Steve Noworyta, Phillies Minor Leagues Director, as he talks about some Phillies pitching prospects and CJ Henry moving from SS to … Continue reading →

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