The recent questions about the lack of playing time for Quintin Berry have been answered as the Reading OF has been placed on the DL with an infection. No immediate information as to who will replace him on the Reading roster, but I would suspect it will be either Brian Stavisky, who is currently on the DL or Steve Susdorf, who is currently down in CLearwater.
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Rosenberg to DL
As speculated, something wasn’t right with Reading reliever BJ ROsenberg, and it was specifically his right lat. Rosenberg has been hit hard in both outings this season, and his last three if the exhibition against the “Pigs is included. He was placed on the DL today with a right lat strain according to Reading Phillies Media Relations Director Tommy Viola. Schwimer and Stutes should be seeing most if not all save situations for the time being I would think.
First Week Observations
At the end of an abbreviated Week One of the Minor League season, some general thoughts to get some discussion moving:
–In Lehigh Valley, Scott Mathieson is the name to talk about with 4 shutout innings over two appearances. Chris Duffy, has added spark to the top of the ‘Pigs order and is hitting .368 with 7 RBI’s through 4 games. John Mayberry is looking to get himself going at .167. A special note for those of you who look to argue about the 25th man on the Phils roster. Wilson Valdez has started the year at .474 and has played well at SS thus far.
—Quintin Berry, still on the Phils 40 man roster. not only was dropped down to AA Reading from AAA at the end of camp, but now is seeing limited time for the RPhils. Berry has played in just one of their first four games going 0-3. Domonic Brown is hitting .200 out of the gate while Freddy Galvis has turned some heads in the early going with both his bat (.294) and glove. Some concern with the start of BJ Rosenberg who has been hit very hard in both of his outings thus far. Continue reading First Week Observations
Schwimer Earns 1st AA Save, Lidge Rocked
A couple of quick points this Saturday evening. Michael Schwimer earned his first save at the AA level pitching a 1-2-3 ninth against Portland in the 4-1 Reading victory. Mike Cisco got the start and pitched well, giving up 1 run over his 6 innings of work. After struggling in consecutive appearances, BJ Rosenberg has received consecutive nights off with Escalona getting the save last night and Schwimer following up this evening.
Down in Clearwater, JC Romero made his second rehab appearance and pitched a scoreless inning giving up a hit, and struck out two. Brad Lidge followed Romero and was hit around, giving up 4 runs on 3 hits, and also walked a batter before being removed in the second inning.
‘Pigs Weekend Update
Friday-It was their second game of the year, and with it came their second walk off loss for Lehigh Valley. A 10th inning sacrifice fly by Chris Duncan scored Pete Orr, giving SYracuse the 10 inning 5-4 victory. Two critical errors by Cody Ransom led to 4 unearned runs in the loss, and the 3 thru 6 hitters in the Lehigh Valley lineup (Mayberry, Tracy, Ransom, Wise) were a combined 0-18, which was difficult to overcome. Ryan Vogelsong got his first start in three years on American soil and went 4 innings giving up three runs (none earned) on two hits. He walked five and struck out two. Jason Anderson (0-1) took the loss in relief. Chris Duffy was the offensive punch going 3-4 with a double and triple knocking in three. Wilson Valdez and Brian Bocock added two hits apiece. Continue reading ‘Pigs Weekend Update
Lehigh Valley Opening Day Report
Lehigh Valley opened their season Thursday in Syracuse with a back and forth battle between the ‘Pigs and the Chiefs (Nationals affiliate). The 7-8-9 hitters jumped all over Lehigh Valley for 6 RBI’s and the ‘Pigs were unable to hold a late 6-4 lead after they had come back from an early 4-2 deficit. Brian Mazone started for Lehigh Valley and went 5 innings, giving up 4 runs on 7 hits. He walked 2 and did not have a strike out. Mazone left with the ‘Pigs trailing 4-2, however that was quickly turned around with a three run triple by Paul Hoover, who scored himself on a wild pitch giving Lehigh Valley a 6-4 lead. Syracuse bounced right back in the 8th, scoring two runs off lefty Mike Zagurski. A two out RBI single by Rich Thompson scored DeWayne Wise giving Lehigh Valley the 7-6 lead, which was immediately answered by Syracuse in the 9th with a solo homer by Roger Bernadina off of Ehren Wasserman to tie the game. After walking the bases loaded following the homer, Wasserman (0-1) gave up a walk off single to Pete Orr which won the game for SYracuse, 8-7. Continue reading Lehigh Valley Opening Day Report
Phils Sign Nelson Figueroa
ESPN is reporting that the Phils have signed 35 year old RHP Nelson Figueroa. Figueroa spent last between the Buffalo Bison in AAA and the Mets, going 3-8 with a 4.09 ERA in 16 games (10 starts) for the Mets. He worked 70.1 innings, walking 24 and striking out 59. (WHIP 1.48). In Buffalo, Figueroa pitched very well for a horrible teeam, going 7-5 with a 2.25 ERA in 17 starts. In 112 innings he walked 24 and struck out 94, and his WHIP stood at 1.02. Figueroa joins a long list of starters circulating around Lehigh Valley and Extended Spring Training who have some major league experience.
Figueroa joins Brandon Duckworth back in the organization from the 2001 Phillies rotation. Where is David Coggin when you need him.
Quick Notes, Exhibition Info
There is an exhibition game scheduled tonight at Coca Cola Park in Allentown with Reading taking on Lehigh Valley. Yohan FLande will be throwing for the RPhils, while Joe Savery gets the ball for the ‘Pigs. Tickets remain for the 6:30 start at just $6 apiece. It’s a nice opportunity for a first look at many of those on the Reading/Lehigh Valley rosters. Look for occasional updates here.
Opening Day starters have been announced by Lehigh Valley (Brian Mazone) as they open against Syracuse on Thursday, Reading (Vance Worley) who open at home against Portland as well as by Lakewood (Nicholas Hernandez) who open Thursday in Asheville.
Tonights lineups in Allentown: For Reading: Gillies (CF), Galvis (SS), Brown (RF), Bozied (DH), Mahar (1B), Pinckney (3B), Dorta (2B), Gosewisch (C), Berry (LF). For Lehigh Valley: Duffy (LF), Valdez (2B), Mayberry (RF), Tracy (1B), Ransom (3B), Wise (CF), Sellers (DH), Hoover (C), Bocock (SS). Continue reading Quick Notes, Exhibition Info
Lakewood, Clearwater Rosters
Lakewood and CLearwater announced their roster earlier today. Some significant talent for sure.
Catcher: Doss, Lafrenz, Valle
Infield: Batts (1B), Ruf (1B), Buschini (2b), Barnes (SS), Villar (SS), Schoenberger (3B)
Outfield: Castro, Hewitt, James, Santana
Pitchers: Colvin, Cosart, Diekman, Ellis, N. Hernandez, Lebron, Massingham, Pettibone, Poe, Way, Wertz, Zeid
DL: Collier (OF) and DeRenne (SS)
Lehigh Valley Preview, Roster Announced
Earlier today, Lehigh Valley announced their 2010 roster. Similar to the past two years, the roster includes mostly minor league veterans who may be of short term help to the big club, rather then prospect types, but that certainly could change by years end with the names currently in Reading. Once Joe Blanton is healthy, certainly expect Andrew Carpenter to anchor the Lehigh Valley rotation. As of now the following players make up the roster:
Catcher: Paul Hoover Soon to be 34, Hoover was a 23rd round pick of Tampa in the 1997 draft. He will be starting his second season in Lehigh Valley and hit .253/.329/.339 with 1 HR and 28 RBI in 245 AB’s with the ‘Pigs. Hoover threw out 25% on runners trying to steal on him last year and filled in capably at first base when Andy Tracy missed several games. Hoover has spent small portions of six different seasons in the big leagues and obviously provides some major league depth if Ruiz or Schneider are hurt. Continue reading Lehigh Valley Preview, Roster Announced
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