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Monthly Archives: July 2007
Track record for drafting pitching
Ok, here it is. We’ve debated this in other posts, let’s have the final debate here and not carry it into other discussions. I went back and looked at every draft from 1990 to 2004, 15 years worth of drafts, … Continue reading
Jim Callis with a quick Phillies tidbit
In his chat on ESPN.com today, he said this Danny (Philly): Brandon Workman-Phillies or Texas? Jim Callis: (2:51 PM ET ) The Phillies seem to be lying in the weeds on a number of players, so this could be a … Continue reading
2007 Draftees Update
Before we look at some of our draftees, I wanted to give everyone a heads up. Yesterday’s Bill Conlin post has prompted some great discussion. I feel like I should clarify a few things. I do stand by my description … Continue reading
Posted in 2007 Draft
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Bill Conlin is a bitter, angry old man
In case you haven’t read Bill1Chair’s latest nugget of goodness, you can find it here. As Bill often tends to do, he exaggerates and sensationalizes things to try and sound like a voice of authority, when in reality, he really … Continue reading
Posted in Drabek, Kyle
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Who is the better prospect?
Considering all things, who is the better prospect; Quintin Berry or Greg Golson? State your case below.
Kyle Drabek to have Tommy John surgery
Yep. Honestly, I’d actually prefer he just have the surgery now, fix what’s wrong, and then come back stronger and not have to worry about it anymore. Rehabbing does not seem to work, the majority of the time, so have … Continue reading
On Workman and Sampson
The Phillies two picks remaining of their first 15 to not sign are 3rd rounder Brandon Workman and 12th rounder Julian Sampson, both RHP prepsters. I wouldn’t be overly concerned just yet, even though we are less than a month … Continue reading
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Ottawa Lynx Week Fifteen
The Lynx were supposed to, after limping into the All-Star break, have caught their collective breath, looked in the mirror, dug their heels in, and start afresh and with renewed vigour and determination. Instead, week fifteen saw them lose four … Continue reading
Phillies make a splash in Latin America
Tip of the cap to reader SQUIRE for pointing out that the Phillies inked Dominican shortstop Carlos Valenzuela, paying him a reported bonus of $200,000. I’ve got a few e-mails out, I’ll see what kind of info I can find … Continue reading
Jason Donald and James Happ
My picks for biggest step forward and biggest step back are Jason Donald and James Happ, with honorable mentions going to Quintin Berry and Greg Golson and dishonorable mention going to Zach Segovia. The suggestions thrown out in yesterday’s discussion … Continue reading
Posted in Donald, Jason, Happ, JA
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