Daily Archives: August 16, 2007

So, just to review

* The Phillies signed Julian Sampson to an above slot deal ($390,000)

* The Phillies signed Jiwan James to an above slot deal ($150,000)

* The Phillies signed Jacob Diekman to an above slot deal (unknown)

* The Phillies signed Kyle Slate and Cedric Johnson, two prep prospects. Slate was given an $80,000 dollar bonus, plus $80,000 towards a college education should he later pursue that. For comparison’s sake, Tyler Mach got $95,000 in an under slot deal in the 4th round, while Tyson Brummett got $25,000 as a 7th round pick. No bonus amount has been published that I’ve seen on Johnson.

* The Phillies did not sign Brandon Workman, and will receive a compensation pick between the 3rd and 4th round of next year’s draft.

So, how’d they do? I’m planning a more in depth piece looking at the other NL East teams and how they did in the draft, as well as comparing the Phillies to a few other teams on both ends of the spectrum. But, weigh in, share your thoughts on this draft. Just remember to be civil.

Reading Report

Reading has fallen back below .500 at 60-62, mired in 5th place in the Southern division and is 10.5 games out of first place, with about 3 weeks left in the season. Among league leaders is pitcher Chris Key who has 16 saves and is 7th in the league.  Mike Costanzo is leading the league in homers with 23, 3rd in the league in runs (79), 8th in RBI’s (71), and 2nd in the league in strikeouts(140).  Although slumping Greg Jacobs remains 9th in hits (121), 6th in doubles (31), 4th in RBI’s (76), and 10th in average (.303).  Jason Hill continues a very solid year and is not 3rd in the league in doubles (32), and now 3rd in the league in average (.315).

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