Hello. As we approach the 2011 season, I want to make a number of improvements to the site, and the first and foremost on my list is completing a number of player profiles, as I’ve done a few and then haven’t had time to write any more. You can find all of the profiles here. I’m looking for someone with exceptional writing ability, who can follow the templates I’ve used for the already created profiles. I will go over all of the specifics in more detail at a later point. So if you are knowledgeable when it comes to prospects, you have good writing skills, and you want to lend a hand here, please send an email to phuturephillies at gmail dot com with the words “profile writer” or something similar in the title. Thanks in advance.
Monthly Archives: January 2011
Escalona Designated for Assignment
In order to make room on the 40 man roster for the re-signed JC Romero, the Phils have designated 26 year old LHP Sergio Escalona for assignment. After showing promise in the 2009 season during which Escalona saw some time with the big club, Escalona struggled in 2010 after his demotion to Reading to begin the season. The Venezuelan native was 4-8 in 50 appearances for the RPhils with 10 saves in his 54.1 innings of work. He walked 22 and struck out 53 in his 54.1 innings, completing the year with a WHIP of 1.25.
2011 Reader Top 30, #13
Julio Rodriguez eases ahead and takes the #12 spot, edging out Domingo Santana. Rizzotti got the most write-in support, so he’ll be added this time around.
1. Domonic Brown, OF
2. Jon Singleton, OF
3. Jarred Cosart, RHP
4. Brody Colvin, RHP
5. Trevor May, RHP
6. Sebastian Valle, C
7. Vance Worley, RHP
8. Jesse Biddle, LHP
9. Tyson Gillies, OF
10. Justin De Fratus, RHP
11. Jiwan James, OF
12. Julio Rodriguez, RHP
13.
Seven More Invites to Major League Spring Training
Seven more players were invited to the Phils major league spring training camp the Phils announced today. In alphabetical order, Pitcher Brian Bass, Catcher Tuffy Gosewisch, C Joel Naughton, INF Robb Quinlan, RHP Michael Schwimer, RHP Mike Stutes, and INF/OF Delwyn Young all received invites.
Delwyn Young is an interesting name to add to the mix as the 28 year old finished third in major league baseball with 16 pinch hits in 2010. During his major league career, Young is a .258 hitter with 17 HR and 81 RBI in parts of five seasons between the Pirates and the Dodgers. He started games at 3B, 2B and in the OF for Pittsburgh last year.
2011 Reader Top 30, #12
Jiwan James emerged victorious in the voting for #11, so we move on to #12. Cesar Hernandez received the most write-in support, outside of the bizarre Derek Mitchell nominations. Maybe someone can explain that one to me. Anyway, moving along…
1. Domonic Brown, OF
2. Jon Singleton, OF
3. Jarred Cosart, RHP
4. Brody Colvin, RHP
5. Trevor May, RHP
6. Sebastian Valle, C
7. Vance Worley, RHP
8. Jesse Biddle, LHP
9. Tyson Gillies, OF
10. Justin De Fratus, RHP
11. Jiwan James, OF
12.
edit –> I messed up when creating this, called it #11, obviously its #12. I fixed it, but it might take a while to update.
2011 Reader Top 30, #11
Now that we’ve finished up the Top 10, with Justin De Fratus taking the #10 spot, we’re going to speed things up. I’m going to try and get to one vote per week day unless the voting is super close, then I’ll let it run a bit and just take 2 guys for 2 spots and move on. So, vote early. All in all, the top 10 as selected by the masses will look pretty similar to my top 10, but I won’t give it away yet. Once the Reader Top 30 is complete, I will go through my top 30 in sequential order. With lots of detail. I’ve already written blurbs for all 30 prospects, which you’ll find in the 2011 Phillies Maple Street Press Annual, edited this year by friends of phuturephillies at The Good Phight. But I plan to expound on those blurbs here, as well as including a long introduction. My unedited piece there was 7,000 words, I think I can more than double that here. But I’m rambling now. On to #11. Kelly Dugan received multiple write-in votes, so he’ll replace De Fratus in the poll for #11
1. Domonic Brown, OF
2. Jon Singleton, OF
3. Jarred Cosart, RHP
4. Brody Colvin, RHP
5. Trevor May, RHP
6. Sebastian Valle, C
7. Vance Worley, RHP
8. Jesse Biddle, LHP
9. Tyson Gillies, OF
10. Justin De Fratus, RHP
11.
AAA News
Always on top of the IronPigs news, Allentown Morning Call reporter Jeff Schuler was kind enough to pass along the news that relief pitcher Brian Gordon has re-signed with the Phillies organization where he threw in 40 games in both long relief and as a set up man. Gordon was among the most reliable Lehigh Valley relievers over the course of the season with a 3.46 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP.
According to Schuler, who spoke to a Phillies official, Melvin Dorta, Ozzie Chavez, Ehren Wasserman, Brian Mazone, Ty Taubenheim, and Alex Concepcion all will not be coming back to the organization.
And….41 days until Pitchers and Catchers.
2011 Reader Top 30, #10
Today we round out the top 10, with Tyson Gillies narrowly edging out Justin De Fratus for the #9 spot. I expect the voting after #10 to get really interesting. Remember, if you want to write in someone, or you want someone else added to the poll, please type the word OTHER in all caps in the comments. When searching for names to add, I do a search for the word other, and then add the names listed. Its easy. Anyway, lets get to it.
1. Domonic Brown, OF
2. Jon Singleton, OF
3. Jarred Cosart, RHP
4. Brody Colvin, RHP
5. Trevor May, RHP
6. Sebastian Valle, C
7. Vance Worley, RHP
8. Jesse Biddle, LHP
9. Tyson Gillies, OF
10.
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