Monthly Archives: May 2009

Daily Discussion

Posted on May 14, 2009 by

An area that probably deserves a bit more discussion is the back end of the bullpen.  Have at it.

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Clearwater Threshers Review

Posted on May 12, 2009 by

It’s been a couple of weeks since we took a look at the Clearwater Threshers, and for that I appologize. I was out of town on business, almost immediately followed by being out of town another week for a funeral, … Continue reading →

Posted in 5. Clearwater | 33 Comments

Daily Discussion

Posted on May 12, 2009 by

Just a few quick notes to get the day started: In Lehigh Valley, Justin Lehr was named the International League Pitcher of the Week (5/10–5/10) for the second time this year, while in Reading Vance Worley was named the Eastern … Continue reading →

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Lehigh Valley Weekend Game Report

Posted on May 10, 2009 by

5/08/09– After an eight plus hour bus trip into the early hours of the morning, the ‘Pigs jumped out early on Toledo with a RBI single by Mike Cervenak in the first and a two run double in the second … Continue reading →

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Reading Phillies Weekly Report (5/04 – 5/10)

Posted on May 10, 2009 by

It was yet another good week for the Phils as Reading went 4-2 on the week and now sit at 17-10, good for 3rd in the entire Eastern League.  A pattern emerged this week as the Phils continually rode good … Continue reading →

Posted in 6. Reading | 77 Comments

Daily Discussion

Posted on May 8, 2009 by

Great pitching from Tyler Cloyd last night in Lakewood’s 2-0 victory over Kannapolis. SS prospect Freddy Galvis was placed on the DL along with P Julian Sampson, while Mike Cisco was activated from the DL in Clearwater. Michael Taylor and … Continue reading →

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Lehigh Valley Weekly Report

Posted on May 7, 2009 by

Another 3-3 week for the ‘Pigs who leave for Toledo for a weekend series.  Lehigh Valley is in 5th place in the Northern Division, 8.5 games out of first. Probable Pitchers:  Friday: Drew Carpenter; Saturday: Rodrigo Lopez; Sunday: Justin Lehr 

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Daily Discussion

Posted on May 7, 2009 by

–Jason Donald started at Second Base last night for Lehigh Valley, his first start at second this season as the Phils continue in their quest to make Donald a “super utility” type player. –Reading pitchers (Bastardo and Escalona) walk one … Continue reading →

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Double-Teamed: Love from BA and BP

Posted on May 6, 2009 by

First off, apologies for having not cranked out A Closer Look piece in a little bit, though big thanks to governator for his interesting piece on Matt German in the meantime.  Not sure if I’ll have a chance to write … Continue reading →

Posted in Brown, Domonic, Collier, Zach, ESPN/BA/BP Mentions, Ten Pack/Hot Sheet | 20 Comments

Rough Day

Posted on May 6, 2009 by

Already for the Phillies Minor League affliliates with losses in both Lakewood and CLearwater.  Kyle Drabek did pitch well, however, going 6.1 innings and giving up only one earned run on six hits. He walked one and struck out nine.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | 28 Comments