Author Archives: PhillyFriar

Phillies sign Miguel Nunez, have “mild interest” in Chia-Jung Lee

Posted on January 4, 2010

Thanks for all those pointing this out in the comments.  Paul Hagen from the Philadelphia Daily News has the scoop on the Phillies’ latest international signing: Miguel Nunez, a 6’6″ right-hander from the Dominican Republic, who signed recently for a … Continue reading →

Posted in International Signings, Transactions | 49 Comments

A Closer Look: Steve Susdorf

Posted on July 6, 2009

I’ll admit it: this post was partially inspired by a couple of comments I’ve read on the site here to the effect of, “Well, Susdorf isn’t a prospect, but…”  While I understand the sentiment — no, he isn’t your classic … Continue reading →

Posted in A Closer Look | 46 Comments

Phillies Sign Lino Martinez for $325,000

Posted on July 3, 2009

Hat tip to Ben Badler of Baseball America, who has been all over the international market.  Per BA… [A] 6-foot lefthander from Venezuela[,] Martinez, 16, throws 86-88 mph with good feel for a changeup. Martinez’s breaking ball is a work … Continue reading →

Posted in International Signings, Transactions | 35 Comments

A Closer Look: Travis D’Arnaud

Posted on June 22, 2009

It’s been quite some time since I did one of these, and for that I apologize.  We spend a lot of time on this site talking about the Kyle Drabeks and Michael Taylors, and I don’t know if there’s enough … Continue reading →

Posted in A Closer Look, d'Arnaud, Travis | 36 Comments

Phillies Select OF Kelly Dugan at #75, OF Kyrell Hudson at #106

Posted on June 9, 2009

With their first two picks, the Phillies selected 1B/OF Kelly Dugan and OF Kyrell Hudson. For some scouting reports and info, check below the fold.

Posted in 2009 Draft | 71 Comments

Double-Teamed: Love from BA and BP

Posted on May 6, 2009

First off, apologies for having not cranked out A Closer Look piece in a little bit, though big thanks to governator for his interesting piece on Matt German in the meantime.  Not sure if I’ll have a chance to write … Continue reading →

Posted in Collier, Zach, ESPN/BA/BP Mentions, Ten Pack/Hot Sheet | 20 Comments

Taylor makes the Minor League Update

Posted on May 1, 2009

It’s not technically the BP Ten Pack or the BA Hotsheet, but Kevin Goldstein has started giving daily minor league updates over at Baseball Prospectus.  It hasn’t fallen under the guise of premium content (at least not yet), so it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Taylor, Michael, Ten Pack/Hot Sheet | 31 Comments

Another Big Night for Phillies Starters

Posted on April 25, 2009

No, it wasn’t quite the banner day that last Tuesday was, but Saturday night was still an impressive night for 3 of the 4 minor league pitchers who took the bump in the Phillies organization. Reading: Antonio Bastardo (5.0 IP, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bastardo, Antonio, Cloyd, Tyler, Flande, Yohan | 50 Comments

A Closer Look: Chance Chapman

Posted on April 20, 2009

We move on to our second installment of A Closer Look, but we don’t move very far, staying in Clearwater to take a look at Threshers pitcher Chance Chapman. Chapman was the Phillies’ 8th Round Pick in 2007 out of … Continue reading →

Posted in A Closer Look | 20 Comments

Labrum Surgery for Kyle Slate?

Posted on April 19, 2009

This was actually posted Thursday by a commenter, but I didn’t see it until now, and I think it bears mentioning. Shoulder Surgery Likely for Kyle Slate …an MRI has revealed a tear in his right labrum. “Surgery looks likely,” … Continue reading →

Posted in Slate, Kyle | 5 Comments