Zack Segovia designated for assignment

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Not really THAT big of a shock really. The Phillies needed to clear a spot on the 40 man roster for Russell Branyan, so someone had to go. Geary was optioned to Ottawa again, another non-shock. Segovia was always kind of a fringe guy, and it was tough to figure out if he could get by with a lack of velocity and true out pitches, and we found out the answer this season. When a player is designated for assignment, a team has 72 hours to trade or release him. Best of luck to him wherever he ends up.

11 thoughts on “Zack Segovia designated for assignment”

  1. Segovia was probably one of the biggest disappointments among our prospects in 2007 but nonetheless I’m sorry to see him go. Going from a possible 6th starter in April to DFA’d in August is a serious drop. Still I didn’t think his value sunk so low that we would give up on him for a stopgap like Russell Branyan. Oh well. Here’s to hoping Branyan hits a couple of bombs which helps us secure a playoff berth AND Segovia never hurting us in the future.

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  2. I’m stuggling on this one, but I think Phight On! sums ut up best – while Segovia has struggled mightily it wasn’t that long ago (as in spring training) where he was fighting for a roster spot with the big club, so is it worth dumping him for someone as bad as Russell Branyan. If you are up for a laugh go take a look at this guy’s career numbers. How is it this guy has lasted this long. I mean, he’s flat out terrible.

    I guess my question is, which is the real Segovia, the one fighting for the job in spring training or the one putting up the bad numbers this year – and is it worth not finding out for the likes of Russell Branyan?

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  3. I assume they just plan to waive him and not release him. At this point in the season there is a good chance that he will get through waivers and just go on pitching at Reading.

    I am OK with this move. At this point Segovia does not look like a major league pitcher this year. I also believe he is out of options after this year, so he would be passing through waiver wires next year at some point (assuming he would not make the 25-man out of Spring Training). Hopefully he passes through and gets back on track, but I am not holding my hopes up.

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  4. “Segovia was always kind of a fringe guy…”
    Well, James, I wouldn’t call that an accurate statement. He
    has regularly been ranked by BA among the Phillies’ top
    30 (#14 this year), as high as #10 in 2003. In fact, as a
    high draft pick, he was highly regarded by the Phillies. To
    be sure, his performance since arm surgery has been less
    than stellar–hence he may NOW be a fringe guy. Too bad..

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  5. Bad move. Yoel Hernandez or Segovia? I know who I’d pick. Brian Sanches, Anderson Garcia, our newly acquired wife beater. I’d keep Segovia over any of them.

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  6. My question is why wouldnt they just put Matt Smith on the 60DL?Is their a limit on how many guys you can have on the 60?

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  7. You know, I love statistics as much as the next guy and, certainly, Segovia’s statistics have been anything but good. Still, statistics are only part of the story – you have to watch a guy play and make judgments that are also based on what you see. I saw Segovia pitch this spring and had one overwhelming reaction – what’s the big deal here? Granted, it was only one appearance and it was in the spring, but he just looked so mediocre. His velocity was middling, his pitches did not have great movement or variety (mostly sinking fastballs if I remember correctly) and his command was less than commanding. Maybe once upon a time he was a fireballer with unlimited potential, and perhaps the hope they would again get a glimpse of that long gone player was why the Phillies kept promoting him, but, for some time, he has been nothing more than another average minor leaguer trying to find his way, a “fringe guy.”

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  8. The Phillies 40 man roster was in desperate need of retooling anyway. First they dropped Danny Sandoval, who cleared waivers and returned to Ottawa. Then they dropped Michael Garciaparra, who really isn’t even ready for AAA. (If you look at Nomar’s Minor League stats, they actually look a lot like Michael’s at his age. Who knows if Michael will blossom as Nomar did, but grabbing Michael worth a shot as long as he isn’t taking someone else’s spot on the 40 Man.) Despite the Phillies desperate need for a starter, it was clear that Segovia wasn’t going to be the guy, so there really was no need for him on the 40 man either.

    Brian Sanches and Anderson Garcia are also on the bubble as far as the 40 man roster goes, but it would be a shame to lose them both for nothing. Meanwhile, they each got roughed up a bit the last night and almost blew a 4 run lead in the 9th against the Bisons. Neither one looks ready to contribute much in an MLB stretch drive.

    Joe Bisenius might also be a candidate to drop off the 40 man, but you can bet someone will snatch him up. He’s had a rough year, but he is still a prospect and could bounce back for 2008.

    Losing Segovia is no big deal. Who knows, maybe Branyan will catch fire under Manuel. He’s more likely to help than Segovia was, that’s for sure.

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  10. I’ve had an emotional attachment to Segovia for many years. I’ve know him since he was drafted out of HS and was with the GCL Phillies down here in Clearwater. He is a fellow Texas ( I grew up there, and we Texans stick together), I even spent one Thanksgiving with him as he was down rehabbing after his TJ surgery. I think the kid has way more talent and potential than he has shown this season.

    I hope he can clear waivers and stick with the Phillies. If not, I am certain that he will pick up with some team and we will regret having lost him. I hope that is not just emotion talking, but I really feel he has the stuff to play in this game.

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