A tough day for the Reading pitching staff with both Mike Cisco and Jason Stephens placed on the DL, both with right elbow inflammation. Cisco, a starter is 1-3 with a 3.68 ERA in his 4 starts, to go along with a WHIP of 1.08. Stephens has thrown 13.1 scoreless innings to start the year all in relief. Jason Anderson was sent from Lehigh Valley to Reading to take one of the two roster spots in Reading. Lehigh Valley needed to make a move after Antonio Bastardo was returned to Lehigh Valley from Philadelphia.
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Lakewood Weekly Report (4/26-5/2)
Recap: Lakewood went 4-2 on the week, winning two to wrap up a series with Greensboro, then splitting a four game series with Kannapolis. Most noteworthy item of the week was the first appearance (s) of 2008 6th round pick Colby Shreve.
Continue reading Lakewood Weekly Report (4/26-5/2)
Around the System–Middle Infield
A first look up the middle where again prospects are limited but the Phils needs are limited to a back up middle infielder next year and the possibility that the SS position opens up for the 2012 season. Some observations: The Good: Freddy Galvis is making contact and his fielding has been just as advertised, excellent.While hitting just .227, a 7% K Rate is reason for hope. Fidel Hernandez has been playing a solid 2B and hitting relatively well in CLearwater, while Jeremy Barnes has been raking it in Lakewood. Villar at just 19 deserves an honorable mention. The Bad: Troy Hanzawa, after playing in the Arizona Fall League, has been struggling at the plate to start the year, with glovework that has been average. The Ugly: Brian Bocock. See below the fold. Continue reading Around the System–Middle Infield
May 2nd, Box Score Recap/Discussion thread
No weekly notes column this week, I’ve been short on time and just haven’t been able to get around to writing a lengthy piece. But you’ve got recent affiliate updates, plus the box scores to discuss, so we should be ok. Sunday’s action
Lehigh Valley loses 5-4.
Reading loses 16-5. Ouch.
Clearwater wins 8-4.
‘Pigs Weekend Update
A quick look at the ‘Pigs weekend, along with a view notes.
Friday–Lehigh Valley closed out their series in Rochester with a 10-3 loss to the RedWings, splitting their series. The ‘Pigs jumped to an early 1-0 lead, however starter Brian Mazone was hit hard in the 5th inning, giving up 5 runs, allowing Rochester to take a lead they didnt relinquish. Back to back homers by Ransom (5) and Tracy (2), cut the lead temporarily to 5-3, however the lead grew once again when Rochester added a run in the 6th. Mazone left after five innings, having allowed 5 runs on 7 hits. He didnt walk a batter and struck out 3. Both Ehren Wasserman and Mike Zagurski got shelled in relief, resulting in the 10-3 final. Continue reading ‘Pigs Weekend Update
Reading Phillies Weekly Report 4/24-5/1
Reading is still struggling to find a way to win consistently, going 2-5 since my last report. 2 of the 5 losses came in spectacular fashion, with the previously solid bullpen surrendering large 9th inning leads. On the good news side, Quentin Berry, Tyson Gillies, and Domonic Brown are back playing, and Brown and Gillies seem to have found their strokes (it’s a bit too soon to tell for Berry).
Around the System–Corner Infielders
The first look at how Phuture Phils are doing around the system at particular positions. Readers seemed to enjoy this feature last year, and we will go through each set of positions several times throughout the season in order to chart progress. First up is Corner Infielders. Although still a small sample size, worth a look nonetheless. Looking through the most obvious need for discussion is Cody Overbeck, who is crushing the ball and has displayed much improved defense through the early going this season. Worthy of mention as well is Darin Ruf, who while old for Lakewood, has been playing very well.
Lehigh Valley
Andy Tracy, 36, .229/.368/.329; 2HR 9 RBI 1SB; .333 vs. LHP; .192 vs. RHP; .240 with RISP; 24% K Rate; 2 errors; .987 fielding %.
Neil Sellers, 28, .273/.344/.345; 0HR 5 RBI; .308 vs. LHP, .262 vs. RHP; .235 with RISP; 16% K Rate; Has played 4 games at first and made 1 error (.964) and 7 games at 3B and made 1 error (.952).
Cody Ransom, 34, .260/.310/481; 5HR 16 RBI; .133 vs. LHP, .290 vs. RHP; .269 with RISP; 30% K rate; Has played 15 games at 3B at made 6 errors (.824) and 3 games at SS without an error. Continue reading Around the System–Corner Infielders
Phuture Phillies 