Kinda interested in this catcher they got for Jim Thome. Also interested in Kyrell Hudson with 4 hits. If he could do that thrice a week, he’d be all set. Someone let him know I suggested that.
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Phils get prospects from Orioles for Jim Thome
The Phils have traded Jim Thome to the Baltimore Orioles for two prospects, RHP Kyle Simon and Catcher Gabrial Lino. Simon, 21, was the Orioles 4th round draft pick last year out of the University of Arizona. A 6’5 RHP, Simon was 2-8 with a 3.96 ERA in 14 starts with CLass A Frederick. In 72.2 innings of work, Simon’s WHIP is an unimpressive 1.47, to go along with an opponents batting average of .293. Simon will likely join Clearwater. Continue reading Phils get prospects from Orioles for Jim Thome
Box Score Recap 6-29-2012
Posting this for you all while I sit in a hotel staying cool, instead of sitting at my house burning up. Much like I would be if I were standing next to Cameron Rupp. For he is, literally, (am I using that term correctly?), ON FIRE.
News and Notes
Some quick hits to get things going this weekend:
–Our old friend Matt Rizzotti was released yesterday by the Twins organization. Things change quickly in the world of minor league baseball.
—Darin Ruf hit his 13th HR last night, leading the Phils Minor League System.
–Reading OF Leandro Castro has been hot for 6 weeks now and is making a push for a callup to Lehigh Valley before years end. While a free swinger, teams will make room for a free swinger with the tools that he has.
—Austin Hyatt finally had a decent start last night after about a dozen lackluster efforts.
—Anthony Hewitt made his 14th error of the season in the OF last night, a near unbelievable amount heading in July. He is on pace for 25 OF errors.
–CHris Duffy has reached base by either hit or walk in all 31 games he has played for Lakewood and currently has a 14 game hitting streak.
—Ervis Manzanillo has landed on the DL again for Lakewood with an elbow strain.
Box Score Recap 6-28-2012
Brody Colvin had a really good June. So, if he has an equally good July, do you promote him?
Box Score Recap 6-27-2012
I like Jiwan James hitting out of the leadoff spot right now. 1-4 with a BB and scored 2 runs. His BBs are up and Ks are down in June. Couple more months of that and he’ll be looking pretty good. Or it’s a streak, destined to flame out against the breeze of so many swinging strikes. Cross your fingers for the former.
Around the System, Starting Pitching, Top Half
A look st Starting Pitchers in the top half of the organization. The lower half (Lakewood, Williamsport, and GCL) will come next week.
Lehigh Valley
Tyler Cloyd, 25, Phils 18th round pick in 2008; 15 starts; 10-1 with a 2.07 ERA between Reading and Lehigh Valley; 95.2IP 72H 18BB 67K; 6 HR allowed; 1.17GO/AO; .207 opp. avg., .248 vs. LH, .165 vs. RH, .205 with RISP;0.94 WHIP; 1.7BB/6.3K per nine; 3-0 with a 1.67 ERA in 4 June starts. Cloyd has been the most impressive pitcher in the organization this year, going 6 or more innings in 14 of his 15 starts. He has been consistently excellent some real consideration should be given to a callup before the end of the year. Continue reading Around the System, Starting Pitching, Top Half
Hot or Not
A look back at the time period of June 20-27. The GCL is not included. We will start including the GCL next week. Lets get right to it with the stats. My only point this week is….Tyler Knigge to AA and Justin Friend to AAA needs to happen.
Hot Starting Pitchers: Ethan Stewart (W, 6IP 1H 0ER 1BB 2K); Tyler Cloyd (6IP 4H 0ER 2BB 1K); Pat Misch (13IP 12H 3ER 2BB 10K, W); Austin Wright (W, 13IP 3ER); Perci Garner (5IP 2H 1ER 2BB 2K); Josh Warner (7IP 6H 2ER 1BB 6K); Brody Colvin (6IP 8H 2ER 1BB 7K) Continue reading Hot or Not
Box Score Recap 6-26-2012
Leandro Castro is on a roll. 5 multi-hit games in his last 10.
Mario Hollands and Austin Wright with nice outings, Ervis Manzanillo and Jonathan Musser, not so much. Though Manzanillo left kind of early for his line…hope there’s not an injury there.
Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
Lehigh Valley finished their 8 game road trip with a 7-3 loss in Columbus last evening, losing their final three games of the road trip, finishing 4-4. The ‘Pigs are now 43-33 on the year and in 2nd place of the Northern Division of the International League, 2 games behind division leading Pawtucket. The ‘Pigs open a 12 game homestand tonight with a four game series against Rochester.
Probables: Tuesday: Wright; Wednesday: Cochran; Thursday: Cloyd; Friday: Elarton Continue reading Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
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