Monthly Archives: October 2012

Rule 5 Draft Preview – 40 Man Roster Decisions

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

Each December at the Winter Meetings is the Rule 5 draft, the draft was created in order to provide a path to the major leagues for players in deep systems that would otherwise be blocked.  To be eligible for the … Continue reading →

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10-29-2013 AFL Update

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

Zach Collier is really hitting well out there in AZ.  3 multi-hit games out of his last 5, and really bruising some right-handed pitching.  And Tommy Joseph back in action after a week off with the flu, as was first … Continue reading →

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General Discussion – Week of October 29 – End of Season Moves Edition

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

Here is your weekly general discussion for all those things not covered by other content here.  With the World Series nearing an end the Hot Stove is starting to heat up, so let the rumors fly.  Plenty of Phillies are … Continue reading →

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Addition by Subtraction

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

My two cents….the Phillies have made their 40 man roster stronger by outrighting both P David Herndon, as well as utility infielder Michael Martinez off the 40 man today. Herndon was subsequently picked up by Toronto.  With a number of … Continue reading →

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10-22-2013 AFL Update

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

About 2 weeks into the AFL season now.  Of note is Kyle Simon’s nice outing yesterday.  Looks like he’ll be used as a starter every fifth day.  Will be interesting to see how the league handles him (or the top of the … Continue reading →

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General Discussion – Week of October 22

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

Here is your weekly discussion thread.  Fall league has begun in Arizona, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, and in Mexico.  Rumors for the offseason have begun as well and talk about who is protected from the Rule 5 draft has begun.

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BA’s 2012 Draft Report Card (with added scouting reports)

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Today Baseball America released their Draft Report card for the 2012 draft (article can be read here http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/draft/news/2012/2614213.html).  BA has put out some awards with a short blip, I have added some more information to each profile: BA’s Quick Take: Despite … Continue reading →

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10-18-2013 AFL Update

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

More than a week into the AFL season, and Cody Ashce continues to rake.  It’s like he’s back in Clearwater with those numbers.  Anyway, here’s a link to all the stat lines for all of the Phils minor leaguers in … Continue reading →

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General Discussion – Week of 10-15-2012

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

Here’s a fresh general discussion for everyone.  I know there’s not much going on other than AFL and the MLB Playoffs, so go ahead and talk about, I don’t know, apples and oranges.  Are they mentioned in the same breath … Continue reading →

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10-12-2013 AFL Update

Posted on October 13, 2012 by

After a couple games, you can see that all of the Phillies prospects have played.  Cody Asche had a nice game in there.  Kyle Simon didn’t really have a great one last night.  Which is a mild understatement.  Come to … Continue reading →

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