Monthly Archives: July 2010

Jiwan James Q and A

Posted on July 31, 2010 by

Through the continued help of Greg Giombarrese, the Media Relations Director of the Lakewood BlueClaws, Outfielder Jiwan James has agreed to answer your questions.  James, 21, was the Phils 22nd round pick in the 2007 draft.  Prior to the 2009 season, … Continue reading →

Posted in James, Jiwan | 25 Comments

Lehigh Valley Weekly Report

Posted on July 30, 2010 by

 The first three up, then the last four down for Lehigh Valley whose troubles continue at 44-62, in 5th place of the Norther Division of the International League, 16.5 games behind division leading Scranton with 36 games left to play. … Continue reading →

Posted in 7. Lehigh Valley | 34 Comments

July 30 Discussion

Posted on July 30, 2010 by

There was a trade yesterday, but we still have prospects left over, and some of them played last night! GCL Phillies won 1-0. Williamsport won 1-0. Lakewood won 7-6. Clearwater won 7-2. Reading lost 6-5. Lehigh Valley lost 2-1. Commence … Continue reading →

Posted in Box Score Recap | 57 Comments

My analysis of the Oswalt trade

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

So, here we go. I have to admit, sitting down and thinking about blockbuster trades is a lot more fun than analyzing 6 year minor league free agents. And though you can call Ruben Amaro Jr a lot of things, … Continue reading →

Posted in Trade Discussion | 104 Comments

Phillies acquire Roy Oswalt for Happ, Gose and Villar

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

According to Ken Rosenthal’s twitter feed, the deal is complete. The Phillies give up LHP JA Happ, OF Anthony Gose, and SS Jonathan Villar in exchange for Roy Oswalt and cash, believed to be in upwards of $11M. There are … Continue reading →

Posted in Gose, Anthony, Trade Discussion | 168 Comments

Phillies and Astros agree on a deal for Roy Oswalt?

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

This link does not come from ESPN/Fox/SI or any of the big sites, but it appears to be legit. If Oswalt approves, and the prospects the Phillies are giving up are named, I will provide the analysis here. Should be … Continue reading →

Posted in Happ, JA, Trade Discussion | 430 Comments

Domonic Brown’s debut

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

Discuss it here. He records the final out of the first inning. Go!

Posted in Brown, Domonic | 50 Comments

Domonic Brown to the Majors

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

It was under different circumstances than most expected, but the name most believe is currently the #1 prospect in baseball, Domonic Brown, received the much-anticipated call to the majors this afternoon as Shane Victorino was placed on the DL with an oblique … Continue reading →

Posted in Brown, Domonic | 48 Comments

July 28 Discussion

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

We have box scores! GCL Phillies won 13-1. Lakewood won 9-0. Clearwater lost 4-3. Reading won 9-4 (continuation of suspended game) Reading lost 6-2. Lehigh Valley lost 5-3. Some notes * Trevor May struck out 14 in 7 innings, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Box Score Recap | 70 Comments

Crosscutters game report

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

I noticed this comment needed my approval because of the links attached, but it really deserves its own discussion because of the length and quality of the report. Reader “Jslasher88″ was kind enough to type out a long report from … Continue reading →

Posted in 3. Williamsport | 14 Comments