Monthly Archives: July 2011
Phillies trade deadline primer
Its that time of year. With the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline fast approaching, lots of rumors will start popping up. You’re going to hear a lot of stuff that is true, isn’t true, is half true, and everything else on both sides of the spectrum. With 30 MLB teams all looking to improve their teams either for now or later, lots of rumors will swirl. The Phillies, especially recently, have been very active at this time of the year. Two years ago, we had Clifton Phifer Lee round 1. Last year, we stole Roy Oswalt away from Houston. Who will it be this year? That’s not my focus here. Instead, I wanted to talk about the Phillies prospects who will probably be mentioned in deals, look at which guys we should hold on to, which guys we should trade, and what is going to happen. Check below the fold for all of the specifics.
Box Score Recap, 18 July 2011
General Phillies chatter, week of 18 July 2011
Here is your place to talk about whatever Phillies related stuff you want to talk about, including trade rumors. Enjoy.
Around the System–OF
Lehigh Valley
Rich Thompson, 32, .288/.381/.400 in 250 AB’s; 2 HR 13 RBI; 29/33 SB; 10%bb/17% k rates; .244 vs. LH, .308 vs. RH, .276 with RISP; Hitting .328 since June 1. 72 games in the OF (70 in CF) with 1 error .993; 2 OF assists.COntinues doing what he does…hits, steals bases, creates opportunities, and plays great defense.
Brandon Moss, 27, .258/.357/.505 in 287 AB’s; 17 HR 53 RBI; 2/7 SB; 13%bb/24% k rates; .238 vs. LH, .266 vs. RH, .278 with RISP; .273 with 11 HR since June 1. 72 games in the OF (55 in LF); 2 errors (.986); 11 OF assists. Has been the ‘Pigs best power hitter as of late and has a very good eye at the plate.
Delwyn Young, 29, .241/.279/.386 in 311 AB’s; 8 HR 36 RBI; 0SB; .228 vs. LH, .247 vs. RH, .200 with RISP; .327 in July; 5% bb/25% k rate. 63 games in the OF (55 in RF) with 2 errors, 2 OF assists. Young’s bat has begun waking up from a season long slumber recently.
Scott Podsednik, 35, remains on the DL. Continue reading Around the System–OF
Box Score Recap, 17 July 2011
Box Score Recap, 16 July 2011
Box Score Recap, 15 July 2011
First Person Report: Williamsport
A source of mine was able to recently see a Williamsport series, and he passed along some tidbits on a few of our prospects, so I figured I would share it here. Just a note, the radar readings come from a legit radar gun.
* He thought Aaron Altherr was the best player on the field, noting his athleticism and also his plate coverage.
* Kyrell Hudson was also praised for his athleticism, but he often made mental errors, such as throwing to the wrong base, and it appears to be a persistent issue.
* Harold Martinez is very aggressive at the plate. (note from me. This is an interesting observation, because he’s drawn his share of walks)
* Asche has great control of the strikezone, and this person had seen him before this season and praised him for his approach at the plate.
* Kelly Dugan can crush a mistake, but wasn’t handling the quality offerings quite as well.
* Austin Wright got a fairly nice mention. The gun had him at 90-91 consistently.
* Kleven was throwing 95 in his first inning, then settled in at 91-93.
* Bryan Morgado was consistently 92-93 and very impressive.
* Jesus Pirela was throwing 92-94 but with very little idea where the ball was going.
There ya go. Positive news for the Altherr fans here, and we can only hope Morgado can finish strong and then hop on the fast track.
Hot or Not 15 July 2011
A look at the period between 7/8–7/14….Brody Colvin finally on the Hot list; Michael Nesseth with his first appearance; an awful start by JC Ramirez; Joe Savery putting on the numbers as a reliever; Steve Susdorf with another week on the Hot list; and a miserable week for Brian Pointer are the quick observations of the week.
Hot Starting Pitchers: Vance Worley (W, 6IP 3H 0ER 0BB 3K); Ramon Oviedo (W, 6IP 4H 0ER 1BB 7K); Brody Colvin (W, 8IP 3H 1ER 1BB 9K); Josh Warner (W, 7IP 2H 1ER 0BB 6K); Jesse Biddle (W,6IP 3H 1ER 2BB 8K); Tyler CLoyd (W, 6IP 7H 1ER 0BB 5K); Trevor May (13IP 8H 3ER 3BB 19K)Jon Pettibone (6IP 6H 1ER 1BB 6K); Michael Nesseth (11IP 5H 1ER). Continue reading Hot or Not 15 July 2011
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