JDeF, Claypool, Dom, and Gillies rehabbing for the first time. And a pro debut from Andrew Anderson at GCL. 2 scoreless. Also of note – Kelly Dugan extends his hitting streak to 10-games. Oddly, his stats over those ten games make him seem like the best hitter in the world. Oh, except Cameron Rupp.
Monthly Archives: July 2012
The Crystal Ball
Wanted to get some conversation going so….just sitting here considering whether the Phils should make these moves:
1 Trade Shane Victorino, which will lead to….bringing up Domonic Brown, opening a spot for Leandro Castro in Lehigh Valley. This, of course, assumes Brown is healthy. (He was 2-3 with 2 runs scored and a SB with GCL Phils rehabbing today.)
2. Bring up Tyler Cloyd to the Phillies. Put him in the rotation and see what they have. What is the down side to replacing Kendrick with Cloyd at this stage, moving Kendrick to long relief and sending Sanches back down?
3. Promote Cesar Hernandez to Lehigh Valley. Release Andreas Blanco to make room and play Michael Martinez/Frandsen at SS. Frandsen should stay in the lineup as much as possible as he is the most consistent hitter on the team, but I would like to see Hernandez in Allentown before the end of the year.
4. Tyler Knigge needs to move to Reading. Nothing more to prove in Clearwater and Reading’s bullpen has been decimated by injuries and call ups. I can think of at least 3 moves to make room….
5. I am on the verge of saying Adam Morgan is ready for Reading but not quite there yet. I need another solid start or two. Colvin maybe two starts behind Morgan. The most obvious move to make room would be Mario Hollands back to Clearwater where he belongs.
6. Luis Paulino should be a promotion candidate for the Clearwater bullpen….
7. Chris Serritella moved up to Lakewood with another solid 2 weeks to finish the year with the BlueClaws with a corresponding move sending Chris Duffy to Clearwater.
Ok, feel free to agree or rip me now….
Box Score Recap 7-9-2012
Grandslameron Rupp. Still on fire, that guy.
Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
An abbreviated Lehigh Valley report as they head into the all star break…
Lehigh Valley heads into the all star break at 52-39, and in first place of the Northern Division of the International League, 1.5 games in front of second place Pawtucket. Over the last 10 games, Lehigh Valley is 6-4 and pick things up after the break on Thursday where they begin an 8 game road trip in Norfolk, followed by a stop in Durham. Having been completely decimated by a combination of injuries and call ups, the ‘Pigs position atop the division is a true testament to their Manager Ryne Sandberg, and his coaching staffs insistence on playing the game the right way. Continue reading Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
General Discussion – Week of 7-9-2012
I do believe I have a touch of the All-Star Fever. No wait, I’m fine. Discuss.
Box Score Recap 7-8-2012
Reposting with the screenshots now. Can I just say that Albert Cartwright is feelin’ it at the plate right now. 15 hits in 10 games, 8 for extra bases, (including 3 doubles yesterday). He’s a 24-yr old in A+, so I’m not calling him a prospect, but impressive stats nonetheless.
Around the System, Bullpen, Lower Half
A look at the bullpen in the lower half of the system. Little analysis because it remains too early for opinions on the Williamsport and GCL groups.
Lakewood
Kenny Giles, 21, Phils 7th round pick in 2011; 23 games (6 starts); 2-3 with a 3.99 ERA; 3 saves; 56.1IP 48H 40BB 64K; 5 HR allowed; 1.57 WHIP; 6.4BB/10.1K per nine; 0.79 GO/AO; .229 opp. avg., .233 vs. LH, .225 vs. RH, .217 with RISP; Giles command is clearly his issue. He has very good stuff, just needs to get it under control.
Gabrial Arias, 22, Signed as a free agent in 2007; 25 games; 3-4 with a 4.61 ERA; 52.2IP 63H 17BB 52K; 5 HR allowed; 0.94 GO/AO; .297 opp. avg., .290 vs. LH, .303 vs. RH, .320 with RISP; 1.50 WHIP; 2.8BB/9.0K per nine. Arias has been a workhorse for Lakewood but very hittable.
Austin Brough, 24, Signed as a free agent in 2011; 21 games between Lakewood and CLearwater; 1-1 with a 7.34ERA; 30.2IP 46H 14BB 12K; 9 HR allowed; 1.41 GO/AO; .341 opp. avg., 1.98 WHIP; 4.0BB/3.5K per nine. As bad a line through 21 games as you can imagine. Continue reading Around the System, Bullpen, Lower Half
Box Score Recap 7-7-2012
Adam Morgan last two starts – 13 IP, 0R, 5H, 2BB, 16K. His season K/BB sits at an even 4/1. Hardly a platoon split to be found. Also, Chris Serritella has a 3 game HR streak, and multi-hit games in 5 of his last 8. Mashin’.
Draft 2012 Added
I added a home page for the 2012 draft on the menu bar at the top. Just a place to find all of the discussions from before, during, and after the draft. Here’s a link if you want to bookmark it.
Reading Game Report
NYPhilsManiac has been kind enough to send in another game report from his recently attended Reading Phils game vs. New Hampshire. Always insightful, so give it a read:
Hitting:
JIWAN JAMES: 1) K’d on high FB, 2) Tried to Bunt but it hit the plate, 2-3, 3) ripped a 3B- went right over the 1B bag and he was off to the races, 4) K’d looking
CESAR HERNANDEZ: 1) Chopper to SS that was ruled a hit (very charitable scoring), 2) weak GB 3-1, 3) Another ground out 3-1, 4) K’d swinging Continue reading Reading Game Report
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