Category Archives: Collier, Zach

Head to Head – Advanced Level Outfielders

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

Just a couple days away from the crowning of the Reader #1.  I have a guess who it might be…(cough Biddle cough cough)…Jesse Biddle.  Sorry for the coughing.  I’ve been sick. So today, I’m going to take a brief look … Continue reading →

Posted in Collier, Zach, Dugan, Kelly, Gillies, Tyson, Other Stuff | 64 Comments

What to Expect in 2013: Center Field

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

Up the middle talent is always at a premium and center field is no exception.  Center field has not been a weakness for the Phillies up until the trade of Shane Victorino in July, this offseason the Phillies traded for … Continue reading →

Posted in Altherr, Aaron, Around the System, Collier, Zach, Gillies, Tyson, James, Jiwan, Tocci, Carlos | 104 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

11-2-2013 AFL Update

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

A reminder to anyone interested, the AFL Rising Stars Game is tonight.  It’s on MLB Network at 8pm EST for those properly-cabled amongst you.  I tried to figure if it was going to be streaming but I can’t tell, (might … Continue reading →

Posted in 8. Arizona Fall League, Asche, Cody, Collier, Zach, Joseph, Tommy, Shreve, Colby | 115 Comments

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 →

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

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 →

Posted in 8. Arizona Fall League, Asche, Cody, Collier, Zach, Joseph, Tommy, Shreve, Colby | 57 Comments

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 →

Posted in 8. Arizona Fall League, Asche, Cody, Collier, Zach, Joseph, Tommy, Shreve, Colby | 47 Comments

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 →

Posted in 8. Arizona Fall League, Asche, Cody, Collier, Zach, Joseph, Tommy, Shreve, Colby | 62 Comments

Arizona Fall League Kicks Off Today

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

As most of you know, seven Phillies minor leaguers will participate in the Arizona Fall League this year as members of the Peoria Javelinas.  The list includes four Reading relievers, and three interesting position players: C Tommy Joseph, 3B Cody Asche, … Continue reading →

Posted in 8. Arizona Fall League, Asche, Cody, Collier, Zach, Joseph, Tommy | 83 Comments

Zach Collier suspended 50 games for positive amphetamine test

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

Per Matt Gelb and Todd Zolecki on twitter (if someone can copy/paste the link, I’ll add it here), Zach Collier was suspended 50 games for a positive amphetamine test. This is a pretty big blow, as Collier had experienced an … Continue reading →

Posted in Collier, Zach | 44 Comments