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.
Daily Archives: June 30, 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.
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