Monthly Archives: February 2009

Random thought……

Posted on February 28, 2009 by

John Mayberry Jr’s setup at the plate, and his profile, reminds me a bit of Mike Cameron with a bit less speed. Am I off base there? Mike Cameron. Modest OB%, good power, decent speed. In his career, Cameron has … Continue reading →

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Just a Talking Point

Posted on February 25, 2009 by

For some reason, I feel I must comment on the first Phillies boxscore of the year as it relates to the potential Iron Pig roster.  Both Joe Bisenius and Scott Nestor were lit up, Bisenius giving up 4 runs on … Continue reading →

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Spring training games start today

Posted on February 25, 2009 by

I was planning on rolling out some college baseball related info today, but its taking longer than I expected, and I want to devote the next few days to working on my Top 30. So instead, I’m going to push … Continue reading →

Posted in Spring Training 2009 | 22 Comments

PECOTA and Phillies prospects, 2009 edition

Posted on February 24, 2009 by

Last year I took a look at how PECOTA, the Baseball Prospectus forecasting system, felt about Phillies prospects. The two metrics I used were UPSIDE and Beta, and I’ll use the same numbers again this year. For a full explanation … Continue reading →

Posted in Top Prospect Lists | 46 Comments

Schedule

Posted on February 23, 2009 by

Just wanted to give a quick heads up. This is subject to change, but right now here is my plan Tuesday: PECOTA and the Phillies prospects Wednesday: A look at some college baseball related things Friday: My personal Top 30 … Continue reading →

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Interesting tidbit from Keith Law on the draft

Posted on February 20, 2009 by

ESPN has added a draft blog, and Keith Law will be adding tons of stuff there leading up to the draft. Law had this to say Based on my own evaluations and conversations with many scouts and scouting directors, the … Continue reading →

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First thoughts on the 2009 draft

Posted on February 19, 2009 by

Everyone here knows how much I love the draft. Part of the luster from this year’s draft is gone because we won’t have a first round pick and will pick near the end of the second round, but as always, … Continue reading →

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Iron Pigs Bullpen Report

Posted on February 17, 2009 by

Look for the ‘Pigs bullpen to be almost completely revamped from the Pen of last year, with a number of free agent signings that have Major League experience.  Although probably almost totally devoid of any big time prospects, the Lehigh Valley … Continue reading →

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Travis D’Arnaud or Lou Marson?

Posted on February 16, 2009 by

One of the big themes I’ve noticed while reading talks about Phillies prospects has been the comparison between Marson and D’Arnaud. Last winter, Keith Law jumped D’Arnaud over Marson, and this winter Kevin Goldstein bumped D’Arnaud above Marson. Baseball America … Continue reading →

Posted in Marson, Lou, d'Arnaud, Travis | 48 Comments

Carrasco, Taylor and Drabek Make BP Top 100

Posted on February 13, 2009 by

Kevin Goldstein unveils his Top 100 prospects for 2009 here. Carrasco comes in at #43, Taylor comes in at #55 and Drabek comes in at #92. Former Phillie Adrian Cardenas comes in at #93.

Posted in Top Prospect Lists | 24 Comments