Category Archives: De Fratus, Justin

What to Expect in 2013: Relievers

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

We end the preview of the system with a look at relievers including those still in the minors and the large group of young guys right on the door to the major leagues. The common saying is that relievers are … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the System, Aumont, Phillippe, De Fratus, Justin, Kennelly, Tim, Ramirez, JC, Savery, Joe, Schwimer, Michael, Shreve, Colby | 46 Comments

The Bullpen

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

A bit of clarity was added over the weekend with addition of set up man Mike Adams into the mix as the key 8th inning bridge to Papelbon.  Beyond Adams and Papelbon, the bullpen is filled with questions marks.  It … Continue reading →

Posted in Aumont, Phillippe, Bastardo, Antonio, De Fratus, Justin, Diekman, Jacob, Other Stuff, Rosenberg, Brian, Savery, Joe, Schwimer, Michael | 24 Comments

Justin De Fratus shut down for another month

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

Per Matt Gelb. This is obviously a bad sign, and your mind starts to wander toward the possibility that he is going to need surgery. Get well soon Justin.

Posted in De Fratus, Justin | 9 Comments

Elbow soreness for De Fratus, the bullpen picture in ST

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Per Todd Zolecki, Justin De Fratus will be shut down for a week with elbow soreness. Given that he will now be behind all the other pitchers, and there weren’t many openings available anyway, he’s probably a lock to start … Continue reading →

Posted in De Fratus, Justin, Spring Training 2012 | 55 Comments

Justin De Fratus promoted to Lehigh Valley

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

Per the man himself. And now its a race between Justin and Schwim to see who reaches the majors first. Congrats Justin.

Posted in De Fratus, Justin | 156 Comments

Zeid, DeFratus named AFL Rising Stars, AFL update

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

Matt Rizzotti continues to swing a very hot bat, going a combined 5-10 in games Monday and Tuesday, with 2 doubles and 4 RBI’s.  In 39 Fall League AB’s, Rizzotti is at .410/.531/.462 with 0 HR and 7 RBI. He … Continue reading →

Posted in 8. Arizona Fall League, De Fratus, Justin | 67 Comments

Jason Grey at ESPN on De Fratus/Rosenberg

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

In yesterday’s column Justin De Fratus, Philadelphia Phillies: De Fratus absolutely looks like a big league bullpen arm, with a 92-95 mph fastball that touched 96 mph once when I saw him, and good tilt on an 83-85 mph slider … Continue reading →

Posted in De Fratus, Justin, Rosenberg, Brian | 29 Comments

Justin De Fratus Q/A

Posted on September 13, 2008 by

I was fortunate to be able to ask personal favorite Justin De Fratus a bunch of questions, and he provided some great answers. I’m going to put this up now and leave it at the top for a few days, … Continue reading →

Posted in * Interviews, De Fratus, Justin | 27 Comments