Monthly Archives: July 2011

Box Score Recap, 31 July 2011

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

Hard to believe the minor league season is almost over. 1 month to go. LHV REA CLW LKW WPT

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First Person Scouting Report: Reading (7/27) and LHV (7/28)

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

I wanted to thank loyal reader Dave for providing two more first person reports. I held these back because I didn’t want them to get lost in the trade shuffle. But here they are, take a look. The first report … Continue reading →

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A retrospective look at the Phillies Trades

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

It is certainly time appropriate to review the Phillies trades over the last several years, looking at how players progressed (or didn’t) since they were traded. 2007 Mike Costanzo, Michael Bourn, Geoff Geary for Brad Lidge and Eric Bruntlett. As a … Continue reading →

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Box Score Recap, 30 July 2011

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

Only a few more hours and we can put the trade nonsense to bed and focus on the rest of the minor league season. LHV REA Game 1 and Game 2 CLW LKW WPT GCL VSL DSL

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Crosspost: The Phillies “window” is not closing any time soon

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

I’m not going to make a habit of linking the content on my other site here on this site. But I wanted to write a piece that addresses the ridiculous arguments I’ve seen intimated here and elsewhere that this trade, … Continue reading →

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Box Score Recap, 29 July 2011

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

Pour out a cold one for our departed friends. LHV CLW LKW WPT GCL VSL DSL

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The Phillies acquire Hunter Pence

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Well, it appears that it has finally happened. The Phillies have been linked to Hunter Pence for the better part of the last 2 months, with Charlie Manuel openly campaigning for a righthanded batter. In the last few days, talks … Continue reading →

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Phillies agree a deal for Hunter Pence

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Here is your place for instant reaction. The deal is apparently Jon Singleton, Jarred Cosart and 2 players to be named later, per Ken Rosenthal. I’m going to write up a long analysis of this deal, from all sides. I’m … Continue reading →

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Hot or Not

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

A look at the time period from 7/23–7/29. Sebastian Valle and Darin Ruf continue red-hot, while Freddy Galvis notches another week on the hot list.  Austin Hyatt is showing he is worthy or AAA callup while Jared Cosart gets back on track after … Continue reading →

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Around the System–Starting Pitchers, Lower Half

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Lakewood David Buchanan, 22, 20 starts, 11-5 with a 3.38 ERA; 125IP 115H 32BB 86K; 1.17 WHIP; 1.13 GO/AO; .246 opp. avg., .240 vs. LH, .250 vs. RH, .262 with RISP; 3-0 with a 3.09 ERA in 5 July starts.  Buchanan has had … Continue reading →

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