Happy Friday. Last night’s results
GCL Phillies lose 11-1.
Williamsport lost 1-0.
Clearwater lost 5-2.
Reading lost 6-3.
Lehigh Valley lost 5-3.
Fantastic night down on the farm!
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June 24th Open Discussion
Check it
GCL Phillies lose 5-1.
Williamsport loses 9-4.
Clearwater loses 10-5.
Reading wins 8-3.
Lehigh Valley loses 5-4.
Note: I feel like Matt Rizzotti is working himself into a Top 25 prospect. Does that make those of you who said I “don’t respect him” feel a bit better?
June 23rd Discussion
Brown and Cosart headed to the Futures Game
UAS roster is here, the world roster is here.
Jarred Cosart Low Class A Lakewood (SAL)
Noted as a two-way player as an amateur, Cosart has blossomed since
focusing on the mound and now dials his fastball up to 96 mph. He’s
just 20 and in his first full season, but Cosart could move quickly.Domonic Brown, of Double-A Reading (EL)
Brown’s tools put him among the best prospects in the minors, with his ability to hit for average and speed rating as his best tools. He should be ready for the Philadelphia outfield by next season.
June 22nd discussion
June 21 Open Discussion
Midseason Review: My Top 30 prospects
As we’ve just crossed the mid way point of June, we’re about 10 weeks into the season, with another 10 weeks to go. Position players who have been in a full season league all season have around 200+ AB, pitchers have 65+ innings, so we can start to draw some preliminary conclusions. As I’ve pointed out a number of times this season, when looking at prospects, you really have to be careful of making judgments based on small sample sizes, both positive and negative. While the developmental curve is just that, a curve, and serves a general purpose, there are always guys who will develop more quickly or more slowly than the “average” guy, so its foolish to write a guy off early, and also foolish to assume Player X is the next stud based on 50 AB or 20 IP. That said, we’re halfway through the season, so I figured I’d share some thoughts on my top 30, and how my opinion may have shifted based on a half season of data. Check below…
Scott Mathieson designated for assignment
According to Todd Zolecki. Who doesn’t normally make up nonsense.
Unless the Phillies have a trade lined up for him, and the team just wanted to make sure he was healthy (hence, him pitching last night), this move makes absolutely no sense at all.
Thanks for the memories Scott, we wish you well.
Update —>; If this is truly a 40 man roster issue, wouldnt you rather risk losing Drew Carpenter, at best a fringe swingman, instead of a guy who throws 96? And why not move Ryan Madson to the 60 day DL?
This makes no sense at all.
Update #2 –> Here is the explanation. Weird.
June 18th Recap
Zach Collier done for the season
Collier, as you know, has been dealing with a hand/wrist injury for the last few months, and according to this article, he is now being ruled out for the season. Collier came out strong after being selected in the compensation round in 2008, but he struggled last season, and 2010 now goes down as a lost season. Collier doesn’t turn 20 until September, so time is still on his side, but he needs at bats, and losing an entire season is a big blow. Provided he comes back fully healthy in 2011, he’ll be back at Lakewood at age 20, which is just fine, but he desperately needs to log 500+ PA in 2011 to get back on the developmental track.
Phuture Phillies 