Monthly Archives: July 2009

Mailbag: Instruction, Halladay, Brown, Lidge, and more…

Posted on July 21, 2009 by

Before I get started on this week’s entry, I would like to thank everyone for reading my blog and for your kind words.  As a result of your interest and participation in this blog, I have received many good questions. … Continue reading →

Posted in Michael Schwimer Blog | 66 Comments

VSL Update – July

Posted on July 20, 2009 by

This post will serve as a quick mid-season update for the VSL team.  We will follow up at the end of the season with a more complete prospect list and review. The VSL Phillies are currently in 6th place out … Continue reading →

Posted in 1. VSL/DSL | 17 Comments

Trade Discussion, Week of July 20th

Posted on July 19, 2009 by

I know that Halladay mania has swept this site, and most of Phillies fandom, and that’s fine, its something legitimately exciting and definitely something worth talking about. But it has started to invade every other corner of this site, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Trade Discussion | 351 Comments

A review of my Top 30

Posted on July 19, 2009 by

I’ve been meaning to take a look at my top 30 rankings from this past winter, so I suppose now is as good a time as any. I’ll just give a brief sentence on each, and whether I think their … Continue reading →

Posted in ** My Top 30 Prospects | 27 Comments

‘Pigs Weekend Update

Posted on July 19, 2009 by

After rain washed out the game Friday night, a doubleheader was scheduled on Saturday with Gustavo Chacin getting the call in Game One, and falling behind early 3-0, giving up runs almost every time he fell behind in the count.  … Continue reading →

Posted in 7. Lehigh Valley | 6 Comments

Around the System (Outfield)

Posted on July 19, 2009 by

A second look at the outfielders in the Phils system, prior to the trading deadline. Lehigh Valley Jason Ellison, Age 31, 81 games in the OF–.241/.324/.328; 4 HR 23 RBI , 7 SB, .219 with RISP, 9 outfield assists, 1 … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the System | 4 Comments

Daily Discussion

Posted on July 19, 2009 by

A Nationals Scout has been at Coca Cola Park checking out Lehigh Valley the last three nights and is following the team to Charlotte for their three game series against the Knights. Joe Savery had a rough night in his … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Discussion | 29 Comments

Daily Discussion

Posted on July 18, 2009 by

OF Dominic Brown, SS Freddy Galvis, and P Scott Mathieson were all activated from the disabled list by Clearwater, giving their roster a much needed jolt.  Onto the disabled list went SS Jesus Villegas Andino, P Julian Sampson  and C … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Discussion | 37 Comments

Daily Discussion

Posted on July 17, 2009 by

Both Reading starter Yohan Flande and Lakewood starter Justin DeFratus have had trouble adjusting to their new environments, FLande in Reading, and DeFratus starting.  Flande is now 0-4 witha 7.58 ERA in his first 4 starts with Reading, while DeFratus is … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Discussion | 52 Comments

Taylor Called Up to Lehigh Valley, Donald Update, Daily Discussion

Posted on July 16, 2009 by

It was confirmed through the IronPigs that Michael Taylor was called up.  He is starting in left field and hitting third.  Phillies Assistant GM Benny Looper mentioned that Jason Donald has a slight setback and is currently running at about … Continue reading →

Posted in Transactions | 200 Comments