Daily Archives: June 21, 2007

New layout

Thoughts? The old layout was really starting to bug me because the categories were all jumbled together and it was tougher to navigate. The main column here is a bit more narrow, but I think it’s more visually pleasing. I … Continue reading

Posted in Other Stuff | 14 Comments

Cardenas and Carrasco heading to Futures Game

Link Nice choices, I’d say they represent our best pitching prospect and position prospect. The game is Sunday, July 8th, and will be televised on ESPN 2 at 4 Eastern. Congrats to Carlos and Adrian.

Posted in Cardenas, Adrian, Carrasco, Carlos | 4 Comments

Phillies will sign Jacob Diekman

Diekman, the team’s 30th round pick, looks likely to sign. The Phillies took him as the 18th pick in the draft’s 30th round. He was the 923rd player selected overall. Immediately after the draft, Diekman planned to continue to play … Continue reading

Posted in 2007 Draft | 12 Comments

Mike Costanzo’s splits tell the whole story

We all know about Mike’s predominant first half v second half splits, but I think these splits tell an even bigger story; 2005 v LHP: .155/.269/.190 2006 v LHP: .191/.338/.300 2007 v LHP: .208/.266/.292 2005 v RHP: .306/.380/.550 2006 v … Continue reading

Posted in Costanzo, Mike | 8 Comments

Midseason Review, Part 1

Ok, so we’re putting the prospect cards on hold till the end of the year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a quick look at how the prospects in our system are fairing so far. Just a few quick … Continue reading

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Reading Report

Reading closed this week with a record of 33-37, still 7.5 games out of first place in the Southern division as we approach the seasons, mid way point.  Statistically, in the hitting categories Jesus Merchan continues to lead the league … Continue reading

Posted in 6. Reading | 2 Comments