I learned today that the start of the Florida Instructional League will be delayed about a week. This should come as no surprise in the wake of Irma and the effects it has had on south Florida and the eastern Caribbean. Continue reading Florida Instructs; September 2017
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Moving Forward into the 2017 Off Season
We are entering the quiet time for Phillies discussion. The minor league seasons are completed. The major league playoffs loom on the horizon without the Phillies, yet again. So before I switch to off season reporting, how about one more poll? Continue reading Moving Forward into the 2017 Off Season
“Looks Like We Made It, …”
With apologies to Barry Manilow, we have survived Hurricane Irma. I live in a Clearwater non-evacuation zone, so we decided to shelter in place with family and friends when the storm was projected to turn north above Cuba and travel up the east coast of Florida. Continue reading “Looks Like We Made It, …”
Open Discussion: Week of September 10th
So far thie week, the Phillies have dropped four of five games. They lost two of three against the Mets, and lost the first two games against the Nationals. They have a 53-88 record and a .376 PCT. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of September 10th
First Annual Phuture Phillies Hitting and Pitching Awards, 2017
The winner of the first annual Phuture Phillies Hitting Award is Rhys Hoskins.
The co-winners of the first annual Phuture Phillies Pitching Award are Tom Eshelman and Sixto Sanchez. Continue reading First Annual Phuture Phillies Hitting and Pitching Awards, 2017
Box Score Recap – 9/7/2017
Lehigh Valley rallied from a four run deficit to tie their playoff game against Scranton. They walked off with a victory in twelve innings and a 1-0 lead in the series.
Williamsport closed out their season with a victory over State College and finished their campaign with a .500 record. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 9/7/2017
Phuture Phillies Hitting and Pitching Awards Polls, 2017
One of our readers suggested I run a poll so that you can select the best minor league pitcher and hitter in the organization. The Phillies will be announcing their 2017 Paul Owens award winners soon. So, I figured it would be best to run the Phuture Phillies poll before they make their announcements. Continue reading Phuture Phillies Hitting and Pitching Awards Polls, 2017
Box Score Recap – 9/6/2017
Here is the box score recap. Lehigh Valley’s playoff game was rained out, while Williamsport began their last series of the season.
And, the affiliate scoreboard from MiLB. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 9/6/2017
Box Score Recap – 9/5/2017
Here is the box score recap. Lehigh Valley prepares for post-season play, while Williamsport plays the final games of the season.
And, the affiliate scoreboard from MiLB. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 9/5/2017
40-Man Roster Construction Following the 2017 Season
This past week, a reader asked for my opinion on whom the Phillies would protect from the Rule 5 Draft. I began to draft an answer, and realized that projecting which prospects to protect requires more thought and many more words than should be in a comment thread. Since I can’t answer this without considering many factors, I decided to put in an article. This way the discussion will be contiguous in one location. And I do expect there to be discussion. Continue reading 40-Man Roster Construction Following the 2017 Season
