Paging Ruben Amaro…Brandon Moss is making you look silly as John Bowker continues his quest for his first hit for the Phils.  Moss is tearing the cover off the ball, leading the ‘Pigs to yet another playoff win with his three run homer this evening, giving Lehigh Valley a 1-0 lead in the International League Championship series against Columbus.  Moss, in leading the ‘Pigs to their 5-2 win, has now homered in three of the ‘Pigs four post season games.  The series continues tomorrow in Columbus before returning to Lehigh Valley for the final three games. Continue reading ‘Pigs Win Championship Opener →

A look up the middle…Coming next is the outfield, either Friday or Saturday.

Lehigh Valley

Josh Barfield, 28, Signed as a free agent prior to 2011 season;.257/.284/.365 in 452 AB’s; 6 HR 55RBI; 12/20 SB; .263 vs. LH; .254 vs. RH; .212 with RISP; .217 since August 1. 4%bb/15% k rate.  108 games at 2B with 8 errors (.984); 4.55 R/F; 7 games in the OF without an error. Barfield was decent this year at the plate and good in the field.  My gut tells me he is elsewhere in 2012.

Freddy Galvis, 21, Signed as a free agent in 2006; .278/.324/.392 in 543 AB’s between Reading and Lehigh Valley; 8HR 43RBI; 23/36 SB; 5% BB/15% k rates; .298 Post All Star. 137 games at SS with 19 errors (.967); 4.10 R/F. If you asked the Phillies brass what they would like to see from Galvis this year, he has done it.  Galvis actually hit better in AAA then he did for Reading, where he had very nice stats.  Galvis is currently capable of starting in the major leagues. Knowing the Phils history, I expect Galvis back in AAA to begin next year. Continue reading Around the System–Middle Infield →