Monthly Archives: June 2012

Box Score Recap 6-30-2012

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

Kinda interested in this catcher they got for Jim Thome.  Also interested in Kyrell Hudson with 4 hits.  If he could do that thrice a week, he’d be all set.  Someone let him know I suggested that.

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Phils get prospects from Orioles for Jim Thome

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

The Phils have traded Jim Thome to the Baltimore Orioles for two prospects, RHP Kyle Simon and Catcher Gabrial Lino.  Simon, 21, was the Orioles 4th round draft pick last year out of the University of Arizona.  A 6’5 RHP, Simon was … Continue reading →

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Box Score Recap 6-29-2012

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

Posting this for you all while I sit in a hotel staying cool, instead of sitting at my house burning up.  Much like I would be if I were standing next to Cameron Rupp.  For he is, literally, (am I using … Continue reading →

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News and Notes

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

Some quick hits to get things going this weekend: –Our old friend Matt Rizzotti was released yesterday by the Twins organization. Things change quickly in the world of minor league baseball. –Darin Ruf hit his 13th HR last night, leading … Continue reading →

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Box Score Recap 6-28-2012

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

Brody Colvin had a really good June.  So, if he has an equally good July, do you promote him?

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Box Score Recap 6-27-2012

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

I like Jiwan James hitting out of the leadoff spot right now.  1-4 with a BB and scored 2 runs.  His BBs are up and Ks are down in June.  Couple more months of that and he’ll be looking pretty good.  Or … Continue reading →

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Around the System, Starting Pitching, Top Half

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

A look st Starting Pitchers in the top half of the organization.  The lower half (Lakewood, Williamsport, and GCL) will come next week. Lehigh Valley Tyler Cloyd, 25, Phils 18th round pick in 2008; 15 starts; 10-1 with a 2.07 … Continue reading →

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Hot or Not

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

A look back at the time period of June 20-27.  The GCL is not included.  We will start including the GCL next week. Lets get right to it with the stats. My only point this week is….Tyler Knigge to AA … Continue reading →

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Box Score Recap 6-26-2012

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

Leandro Castro is on a roll.  5 multi-hit games in his last 10.  Mario Hollands and Austin Wright with nice outings, Ervis Manzanillo and Jonathan Musser, not so much.  Though Manzanillo left kind of early for his line…hope there’s not an … Continue reading →

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Lehigh Valley Weekly Report

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Lehigh Valley finished their 8 game road trip with a 7-3 loss in Columbus last evening, losing their final three games of the road trip, finishing 4-4. The ‘Pigs are now 43-33 on the year and in 2nd place of the Northern … Continue reading →

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