Daily Archives: June 10, 2012

2012 DSL Phillies – Week One Update

1. VSL/DSL

As we did with the VSL a few weeks ago, this post will summarize the new names on the 2012 Phillies Dominican Summer League roster while also providing some early clues on who the top prospects to watch might be.  As always we lead with the caution that any observations here are based on stats, playing time, and age.  They are not based on actual scouting reports unfortunately unless certain players have been mentioned in interviews with the Phillies minor league staff.

In 2011 the DSL Phillies played in the 8 team Boca Chica South division and finished at 38-33, in 3rd place 8.5 games behind one of the Cubs 2 affiliates.  Many other organizations have started a second VSL team in recent years as they have closed their Venezuelan academies.  The Phillies still field one team in each league.  One interesting note on the Phillies DSL team from last year: they were outscored by 58 runs and still finished 5 games over .500.  Maybe Manny Amador should be considered to manage the big club. Continue reading 2012 DSL Phillies – Week One Update →

Morning Musings

Other Stuff

Life has slowed down to a pace where I have ten minutes to out some thoughts together this morning.  Here it goes….

–Although I didn’t expect much when JC Ramirez was called up to help out in the Lehigh Valley bullpen, his first two outings have been very strong.

–Lehigh Valley OF Derrick Mitchell, coming off an 8 RBI night (in a double header), broke his wrist and will miss at least the next 6 weeks recovering.

—Tyson Gillies has begun only very minimal physical activity recovering from his wrist injury/concussion and he still is at least a week away from a return.  This is just another in a long series of physical set backs for Gillies, who was playing well up until the time of his injury.

–It is time to start paying some real attention to 21 year old Dominican Lisalberto Bonilla.  During his 22 games  between Clearwater and Reading he has held opponents to a .191 average and is striking out 12.3 per nine.

—Jesse Biddle was scheduled to start last night for CLearwater and did not.  Clearwater is on the road, so it is more difficult to get information.  Stay tuned.

–It is time to take a look at why Lakewood is performing so badly.  They are now equally miserable swinging the bat, as well as throwing the ball.   Coming into the year, Lakewood looked to be a team with talent. 61 games in they are without a major bright spot.  Having a dozen 20 year olds performing below expectations is very problematic for the system.

–Williamsport and the GCL Phils begin play a week from tomorrow, the 18th.  Look for rosters to be filled out after a 5 day mini camp in Clearwater this week.