Category Archives: 04. Prospect Features

Phillies Promote Maikel Franco to Reading

Posted on June 19, 2013 by

News just breaking that the Phillies are moving Franco up to AA.  It has been a real breakout year for Franco with him showing more opposite field approach without sacrificing any of his game.  His strikeout rate has dropped and … Continue reading →

Posted in Franco, Maikel | 64 Comments

Why Jesse Biddle Was Pulled From a Game Today

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

Jesse Biddle’s final line today was: 0.2 IP  1 H 3 ER 4 BB 0 K and 41 pitches he was then pulled from the game and replaced by Tyler Knigge prompting internet speculation about an injury.  It turns out … Continue reading →

Posted in Biddle, Jesse | 12 Comments

AA Pitching Transactions and Discussion

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

A couple reports from Mike Drago and Anthony Burkhart on Twitter, (sorry to them I don’t know who “scooped” who – they’re both getting the same info on these couple items, at least).

Posted in Colvin, Brody, Other Stuff | 4 Comments

Prospect Spotlight: BJ Rosenberg

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

A big topic recently with the big league club has been the bullpen.  I am firm believer that the bullpen is a place to get the most value out of players that either have a short shelf life or lack … Continue reading →

Posted in Rosenberg, Brian | 15 Comments

Austin Wright to the DL

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

Media folks on Twitter are reporting that a Reading press release states Austin Wright is heading to the DL with elbow tendinitis. No impending doctor visits were announced in the release, so we’ll have to just wait and see on … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Stuff, Wright, Austin | 5 Comments

Jesse Biddle rated #60 and Ethan Martin rated #80 by mlb.com (Jonathan Mayo)

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

MLB.com released their Top 100 prospects tonight.  Two Phillies made the list as well as some former Phillies, they release their org Top 20 next week.  (the reports are all free at http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2013/) 60. Jesse Biddle 80. Ethan Martin Former Phillies: … Continue reading →

Posted in Biddle, Jesse, Martin, Ethan | 65 Comments

Phillies Designate JC Ramirez for Assignment

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

The Phillies have designated JC Ramirez for assignment clearing up a roster spot for Chad Durbin.  Ramirez was obtained along with Philliple Aumont and Tyson Gilies from Seattle for Cliff Lee.  At the time Ramirez was the #18 prospect in … Continue reading →

Posted in Ramirez, JC | 24 Comments

Prospect Debate: Brody Colvin, Cameron Rupp, Gabriel Lino

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Since there is a lot of debate about the placement of guys towards the back of the rankings with huge swings in their value.  Brad and I are going to take on some of them that we have very different … Continue reading →

Posted in Colvin, Brody | 23 Comments

Reader Top 30 #13 – Shane Watson

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

Tyson Gillies takes the #12 spot midst some voting irregularities.  If your guy had not had someone speak up for him please do so that I can tell who is getting actual support.  By request I have added Franklyn Vargas, Kevin Brady, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Reader Top 30, Watson, Shane | 72 Comments

Reader Top 30 #12 – Tyson Gillies

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

Aumont takes the #11 spot with some weird voting spikes, thank you to everyone watching the polls.  Zach Green has been added.

Posted in 2013 Reader Top 30, Gillies, Tyson | 127 Comments