Category Archives: Other Stuff

On May 13th the Phillies signed Julsan Kamara out of Germany, not much was know at the time but some more has come out since. Before proceeding read Crashburn Alley’s Eric Longenhagen’s article that includes a quote from Phillies Director … Continue reading →

Lots of injury news the last week. Mike Adams just placed on the DL, Quintero up but Chooch stays on the active roster, as does Howard, after both had MRIs on Sunday. Halladay had surgery last week and could optimistically … Continue reading →

 Obviously, Reading isn’t much of a team to watch right now with the obvious exception of number one prospect Jesse Biddle. On the other hand, Clearwater is a very exciting team to watch right now, with a bunch of talented … Continue reading →

We complete the first trip around the system with a look at the Relievers. Likely promotion material over the next month to six weeks: Stutes, Robles, Murray, O’Sullivan, Inch/Broussard. We will take our next trip around the system in June. … Continue reading →

A look at the catchers around the organization with plenty of disappointing numbers during the early going. Lehigh Valley Tommy Joseph, 21, Acquired in 2012 from San Francisco; .209/.264/.358 in 67 AB’s; 3HR 14RBI; .167 vs. LH, .218 vs. RH, … Continue reading →

A look back at the week of May 9-15…Observations: You cant stop Cameron Perkins, you can only hope to contain him….Chace Numata is making people notice offensively and defensively in Lakewood…Each of Nick Hanson’s three starts have been very good for Lakewood…Adam … Continue reading →

The ‘Pigs have gone 2-5 since we last spoke and are now 16-22 on the year, 7.5 games behind division leading Buffalo in the Northern Division of the International League. Lehigh Valley finishes up their road trip with three more … Continue reading →

I don’t know about you, but I am bushed from a week of late night games. The weekend did nothing to rejuvenate me. And unlike those spoiled ballplayers, I had to work today. I will be expecting an apology from … Continue reading →

A first look at how starters are performing around the organization.  Next report will be the catchers, late this week. Lehigh Valley Adam Morgan, 23, Phils 3rd round pick in 2011; 7 starts; 1-3 with a 4.70 ERA; 38.1IP 37H 12BB 28K; … Continue reading →

A look at the outfield around the system.  Next up…starting pitching. Lehigh Valley Leandro Castro, 23, Signed as a free agent in 2006; .267/.300/419 in 105 AB’s; 3HR 12RBI; 8SB; 5%bb/15% k rates; .381 vs. LHP, .238 vs. RHP, .292 with … Continue reading →