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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Mathieson Out, Misch In
The Lehigh Valley roster has begun the process of taking shape with two transactions of consequence today. First, the Phillies have released Pitcher Scott Mathieson and it is expected that Mathieson will be playing in Asia next year, earning in the … Continue reading
Posted in Other Stuff
68 Comments
The Phillies are interested in re-acquiring Travis D’Arnaud
I thought this was an interesting little nugget included in Bob Elliot’s (Toronto Sun) column. The Phillies have discussed possible ways on how to re-acquire catcher Travis D’Araund from the Jays. Good luck. D’Arnaud is arguably the best prospect we’ve … Continue reading
Posted in d'Arnaud, Travis
79 Comments
What to expect in 2012, Sebastian Valle
I was thinking about the next player to write up, and Valle seemed like a great case. Always young for each league he’s played in, Valle had his best season in 2011 and performed very well in the pitcher friendly … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Expectations, Valle, Sebastian
67 Comments
Quick take: The new CBA and the impact on the draft
Jeff Passan, who normally gets things right before reporting, has the details here in twitter form. To very briefly summarize, since an article outlining everything hasn’t been thrown up there yet, teams that go over the slot recommendations by more … Continue reading
Posted in 03. Draft Central
145 Comments
Open Discussion, 21 November 2011
You asked for it, you got it. Discuss whatever you’d like. Another “what to expect in 2012″ is coming this week, so if there is someone you’d really like to see next, you can post it here. Otherwise, the floor … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Discussion
136 Comments
Coaching Announcements
Just a short note that the Phillies have announced that the entire Lehigh Valley coaching staff will return next year. This includes Manager Ryne Sandberg, Pitching Coach Rod Nichols and Hitting Coach, Sal Rende. Former Lehigh Valley All Star first … Continue reading
Posted in Other Stuff
20 Comments
Today is 40 man roster deadline day
Today is the last day for teams to add minor leaguers to the 40 man roster and protect them from the Rule 5 draft held at next month’s winter meetings. The Phillies will have a few interesting decisions of course, … Continue reading
Posted in Rule 5 Draft
102 Comments
What to expect in 2012: Jon Pettibone
In part 1 of this series, we took a look at what to expect from Trevor May in 2012, and today we’ll move on to RHP Jon Pettibone. Pettibone has been a bit of an enigma since signing in 2008. … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Expectations, Pettibone, Jon
25 Comments
Discussion: Potential minor league free agents of note
I’m going to focus on the external options here, as we’ve already reviewed the Phillies minor league free agents. You can check all minor league free agents using BA’s tracker here. I just picked out a few guys I find … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Discussion
27 Comments
Arizona Fall League Update, 12 November 2011
It hasn’t been a great AFL season for the Phillies reps. But Jacob Diekman has done well (except the walks). Find all the rest below the fold.
Posted in 8. Arizona Fall League
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