Monthly Archives: August 2008

2008 Draft Picks

Posted on August 31, 2008 by

Here is the main 2008 Draft Picks resource. If you had more college stats or info on any of these players, please post it. I’ll put the player’s name in BOLD after he’s signed. If you come across anything interesting … Continue reading →

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First batch of roster moves; Golson and Marson

Posted on August 31, 2008 by

Per the Phillies official site. Right-hander Adam Eaton and left-hander J.A. Happ were recalled from triple-A Lehigh Valley and outfielder Greg Golson and catcher Lou Marson had their contracts purchased from double-A Reading. Somewhat surprising that they brought up Marson … Continue reading →

Posted in Golson, Greg, Marson, Lou | 79 Comments

Phillies win the GCL crown

Posted on August 31, 2008 by

Much rejoicing! More on the team here. (thanks to “Rickey Branch” for the link)

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Phillies trade Fabio Castro for Matt Stairs

Posted on August 29, 2008 by

per Ken Rosenthal. Should be a marginal prospect. Stairs has been on the decline after a hot start, and he’s like 50 years old, but he’s better than Taguchi, the guy he should be replacing. We’ll see. More info in … Continue reading →

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Iron Pigs Report

Posted on August 29, 2008 by

Just a horrible week for the ‘Pigs as they went 1-7, and now stand at 54-86, in last place of the Northern Division of the International League, 33 games behind division leading Scranton.  Look for an in depth review of … Continue reading →

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Reading Phillies Weekly Report (8/20 – 8/26)

Posted on August 28, 2008 by

Even though the Phils stretched their losing streak to 9 games this week, they also managed to win 3 of 7, making this week much better than last week.  The season is winding down, which is a good thing for … Continue reading →

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Andrew Carpenter called up

Posted on August 27, 2008 by

There ya go. First baseman Andy Tracy’s stay with the Phillies was short-lived. The Phillies designated him for assignment today and purchased the contract of pitcher Andrew Carpenter from Double A Reading. Carpenter is being called up largely because the … Continue reading →

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Prospect Matrix

Posted on August 27, 2008 by

As the season is coming to a close, I thought it would be entertaining to take a look back at predictions heading into the 2008 season. I compiled my Top 30, the consensus Top 30 done by you guys, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reader Top 30 -- 2008, Top Prospect Lists | 57 Comments

Phillies sending 8 players to the AFL

Posted on August 26, 2008 by

Per Todd Zolecki Arizona Fall League. The Phillies will send eight players to the Arizona Fall League to play for the Mesa Solar Sox: righthanders Joe Bisenius, Andrew Carpenter and Pat Overholt; lefthander Sergio Escalona; catcher Lou Marson; infielder Jason … Continue reading →

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Callups, option years, service time, etc

Posted on August 26, 2008 by

As we get close to September 1st, the issue of callups becomes a popular topic, as seen in the Lou Marson article. The rules governing the management of the 25 and 40 man rosters are somewhat confusing. I plan on … Continue reading →

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