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End of the Year Report–Starters, Bottom Half

Around the System

Clearly the strength of the Minor League system, the starting pitching at the bottom half of the system has the potential to place several members into the Phils rotation by 2013.  Next year could be a real juggling act with a lot of talent and a limited number of spots. Look for the first of the reports on the bullpen on Friday.

Lakewood

Jared Cosart, 20, 14 starts, 7-3 with a 3.79 ERA; 71.1 IP 60H 16BB 77K, 1.93 GO/AO, .224 opp. avg., .234 vs. LH, .218 vs. RH, .314 with RISP, 1.06 WHIP. Cosart’s health problems continued in 2010 as he missed the last two plus months of the season with elbow issues.  When he pitched prior to his injury he was somewhere between very good and dominant in the SALLY.  With only 14 starts at Lakewood under his belt, the Phils may give him a month with the BlueClaws before the move up to Clearwater. Continue reading End of the Year Report–Starters, Bottom Half →

End of the Year Report–Starters, Top Half

Around the System

A look at Starting Pitching for Lehigh Valley, Reading and Clearwater at the end of 2010 and what we can expect going into 2011. Lakewood, Williamsport and GCL Phils to come on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Lehigh Valley

Nate Bump, 34, 20 starts, 8-4 with a 3.35 ERA; 107.1 IP 123  25 BB 54K, 7 HR allowed, 1.43 GO/AO; .293 opp. avg., .252 with RISP; 1.38 WHIP. Bump was an International League All star and then the wheels fell off in the second half of the season as he was dealing with a myriad of physical issues, starting just 1 game in all of August and September.  When he pitched, he was effective.  2011: Most likely another organization. Continue reading End of the Year Report–Starters, Top Half →

End of Season Review–OF

Around the System

A final look at the Outfielders in the Minor League system at year’s end, how they produced in 2010, and what we can expect in 2011. A look at the Starting Pitchers in the Top Half of the system (Lehigh Valley, Reading and Clearwater) coming next, probably Sunday.

Lehigh Valley

John Mayberry, 26, 495 AB’s; .267/.328/.412 with 15 HR and 65 RBI; .350 vs. LH, .239 vs. RH; 20/23 SB; .266 with RISP; 7% bb rate, 21% k rate; 307 Post All Star. Mayberry has had the same trouble this year as in years past in that he has alot of trouble hitting righties and strikes out too much. That being said, he hits over .340 against lefties, can run and produces runs.  He has one option left and I wouldn’t be all that surprised if he were in a dogfight with Ben Francisco(arb eligible) for the 5th outfielder spot next season in Philadelphia. Remembering Chase Utley’s first year as a “pseudo regular” for the Phils, Charlie Manuel may want to platoon Dominic Brown against certain lefties and Mayberry could provide punch against those lefties. Continue reading End of Season Review–OF →

End of Season Review–Catcher

Around the System

A look at the production (or lack thereof) from the Catcher position in the Phils organization in 2010 with predictions on where players will end up next year. Next up: The Outfield on Friday or Saturday.

Lehigh Valley

Paul Hoover, 34, 255 AB’s; .247/.326/.345 with 2HR and 21 RBI; .300 vs. LH, .231 vs. RH, .246 with RISP, .288 Post All STar; 9% bb rate, 23% k rate.  24/81 (30%) CS; 7 errors (.986), 6 passed balls in 67 games. Hoover did not play as well in 2010 as he did in 2009 and the years may be catching up with him.  Still serviceable as a AAA catcher but the Phils may want to look elsewhere for depth. Continue reading End of Season Review–Catcher →

Phils Call Up Bocock

Transactions

The recent injury to Jimmy Rollins turned into an opportunity for Lehigh Valley SS Brian Bocock as he was called by the Phils today to add some insurance up the middle.  Bocock, 25, is known for his defense which is among the best I have seen up the middle.  While he is still less than adequate with the bat, he has improved greatly throughout the season (and with the help of Greg Gross) and finished the year in the neighborhood of .240 having been on base in 26 of the ‘Pigs final 29 games. Look for him to act simply as an insurance policy should Rollins/Valdez fall prey to continued injury woes.

End of Season Review–Middle Infield

Around the System

A last look at the Middle Infield in 2010, how they fared and what to expect.  Next up: Catchers on Monday.

Lehigh Valley

Brian Bocock, 25, 380 AB’s; .226/.313/.303 with 4 HR and 31 RBI’s; 13/19 SB; .277 vs. LH, .212 vs. RH, .224 with RISP; .288 Post All Star; 11% bb rate, 21% k rate. 12 Errors in 119 games at SS (.977); 4.23 R/F. During the beginning of the season, Bocock looked completely lost at the plate.  He has improved dramatically throughout the season.  While I can’t imagine he is going to hit any more than.240 at any time, his defense is phenomenal and saves a ton of runs up the middle.  Mid season I could never could have imagined saying this, but I hope to see Bocock back in 2011. Continue reading End of Season Review–Middle Infield →

Phils Add Cesar Carillo

Transactions

The Phils claimed 26 year old RHP Cesar Carillo out of the Padres organization off of waivers yesterday and added him to their 40 man roster. The 26 year old was a 1st round pick by the Padres in the 2005 draft out of the University of Miami.  Once very highly touted (Padres #1 prospect in their system according to Scout.som in 2007), Carillo’s stock fell after Tommy John surgery in 2007 and has struggled to regain his form.  He was 5-14 this season with a 5.60 ERA for the Padres AAA club in Portland, to go along with a WHIP of 1.48 in just over 150 innings of work.

Lakewood Takes 1-0 Lead

4. Lakewood

Trevor May was completely dominant in Game One of the BlueClaws series against Hickory as Lakewood took Game One 7-0. May went 6.2 shutout innings, allowing just four hits and a walk, while striking out 13. Lakewood got onto the board in the third inning when Jeremy Barnes scored on a wild pitch, which was followed by a Jiwan James sac fly which made the score 2-0. A Sebastian Valle solo blast extended the lead to 3-0 in the 4th, while two more homers, a three run shot by Alan Schoenberger and a solo homer by Jonathan Singleton led to a four spot on the board in the 5th. Eric Pettis, called up from Williamsport and Josh Zeid pitched the final 2.1 finishing off the shutout. Both Jeremy Barnes and Keoni Ruth has multi hit games for the BlueClaws.  The best two out of three series continues Friday in Lakewood with Brody Colvin on the hill.

End of Season Review–Corner Infield

Around the System

A look at the Corners Infielders in the Phils system in 2010, what they did, and what we can expect in 2011. Next up: Middle Infield most likely over the weekend.

Lehigh Valley

Andy Tracy, 36, 425 AB’s; .275/.373/.492 with 21 HR and 80 RBI; 2/3 SB; .286 vs. LH, .272 vs. RH, .247 post all star break; .263 with RISP. 14% bb rate, 23% k rate. 6 errors in 87 games at 1B (.992), 8.38 R/F.  Tracy has been a mainstay in Allentown since the inception of the Lehigh Valley franchise, however the combination of injuries and the emergence of Matt Rizzotti most likely will lead to Tracy’s off season departure.  Even with a banged up shoulder for most of the season, Tracy put up very good numbers, continues to give you a very good at bat, and can only help a team with his attitude. Continue reading End of Season Review–Corner Infield →

Lehigh Valley End of Season Report

7. Lehigh Valley

First, before we get into the last Lehigh Valley report of the season, a huge thank you goes to the front office of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs for the access they allow Phuture Phillies.  General Manager Kurt Landes, along with Media Relations Director Matt Provence and Media Relations Manager Jon Schaefer continue to provide access to players and information that helps make this site what it is.  A special thank you goes to Media Relations Assistant Tim Doohan who dealt with all media with great professionalism and humor in what can be a trying environment.  Whenever immediate information was asked for, Tim was there to provide what was needed efficiently, accurately, and with a great attitude.

Scheduling Note: Look for End of the Season reviews on each player in the organization starting with Corner Infielders late this week.  Continue reading Lehigh Valley End of Season Report →