Comments on: Additional Call Ups

By: Catch 22 f/k/a H Man

Catch 22 f/k/a H Man — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:20:27 +0000

I have no problem with the Phils promoting Mathieson and giving him a chance in late September and perhaps October. I wish we had the options off the bench for a hitter (that cupboard is bare) that we have in the bullpen (even Bastardo is pitching well again – a ton of options).

By: philsfarm

philsfarm — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:44:24 +0000

Matt, that’s a good point on Mathieson.
Difference between him and Drabek is that Mathieson hasn’t thrown a ton of innings (just 32.1) and is going to pitch in the Arizona Fall League. So it appears the Phillies do not think innings and wear on his rebuilt arm are an issue.
I just think that the big club could use a live arm, someone out of the pen capable of coming in and blowing fastballs past a hitter or two. His fastball has hit three digits, according to some who’ve seen him pitch.
From what I can tell, he’s a good option and that’s all I was trying to say.
In three stops in the minors this season, he is 4-0 with 2 saves and a 0.84 ERA with 34Ks.

By: RodeoJones

RodeoJones — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:48:05 +0000

Now they need to call up Q.

By: gregg

gregg — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:09:46 +0000

gun–
now we know why the timing was the way it was with Kendrick…Happ was hurt Friday during batting practice which is why the Kendrick call up occurred sooner rather then later

By: CarlSwitzer

CarlSwitzer — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:05:36 +0000

Mathieson still has not proven he’s a major league pitcher. Everyone assumes he is.