Monthly Archives: November 2012

What to Expect in 2013: Corner Infield

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

The next installment in the off season look at prospects are corner infielders.  Traditionally the corner positions are where teams stick pure hitters and is generally the source of power in a line up.  Overall offense has been down across … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the System, Asche, Cody, Franco, Maikel, Walding, Mitch | 88 Comments

General Discussion – Week of November 26. “That Week Between Thanksgiving and Winter Meetings” Edition

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Hey, guess what, Ryan Madson didn’t come back to the Phillies.  If you are surprised he didn’t come back to the team that dangled a nice big contract in front of his face and then pulled it away like so many … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff | 746 Comments

What to expect in 2013: Catchers

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

Traditionally Top 30 season begins with the Reader Top 30 right after New Years, to prime us for discussing the system as a whole, we are going to take a walk through the positional groups in the system.  The goal … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the System, Joseph, Tommy, Valle, Sebastian | 68 Comments

General Discussion – Week of November 19. Holiday Edition

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Here is your weekly general discussion.  I suggest we talk turkey. OMG I’m such a dork.

Posted in Other Stuff | 251 Comments

40-Man Roster Additions

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

According to Phils Media Relations, the team has added OF Zach Collier and RHPs Ethan Martin, Trevor May, and Jon Pettibone to the 40-man roster.  This protects them from the Rule 5 draft in December.  Mild surprise that neither Jiwan … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff, Rule 5 Draft, Transactions | 98 Comments

AFL Wrap-Up

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

The AFL season came to a close on Saturday with RPhils manager Dusty Wathan’s Peoria Javelinas taking down Matt Williams’ Salt River Rafters 4-3, after a controversial play that would have tied the game in the 7th. 

Posted in 9. Winter Leagues | 33 Comments

AFL Finale Today

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

Heads up to anyone interested – the AFL finale is on MLBN this afternoon at 3EST.  Peoria made the final and Phils guys will participate.  I asked Tommy Joseph if he was catching and he said no, but I will … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff | 71 Comments

General Discussion – Week of November 12. The “Stove Be Gettin’ Hot” Edition

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

Here is your weekly general discussion.  I propose the discussion be centered around free agency and trades, with a smatterring of post-season awards.  I am going to go out on a limb and say no one will be advocating any … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff | 308 Comments

Free Agent Compensation and the Draft under the New CBA

Posted on November 10, 2012 by

The basics of free agent compensation have been rehashed across the internet, however there are some more subtle things with the new CBA, that dramatically effect the draft, and especially draft strategy. The Basics: Qualifying Offers: A team can extend … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Draft | 94 Comments

11-8-2013 AFL Update

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

Big news of the week – Cody Asche earned praise from a scout on Twitter…for his defense.  Wild. As usual, here’s a link to all the stat lines for all of the Phils minor leaguers in off-season leagues.  Justin Friend continues to get the … Continue reading →

Posted in 8. Arizona Fall League, Asche, Cody, Collier, Zach, Joseph, Tommy, Shreve, Colby | 32 Comments