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2018 Phuture Phillies Pitcher and Position Player Polls

Top Prospect Lists

I’m going to include all the polls in one post rather than drag them out over several days. Based on the drop in participation in the recent James’ Award Polls, this seems prudent.

There are eleven separate polls.  Ten we had last year  – catcher, first baseman, second baseman, shortstop, third baseman, center fielder, corner outfielder, left-handed starter, right-handed starter, and closer.  You can make THREE selections for each poll.  The eleventh poll is for relievers and has an explanation in the poll.  It’s not rocket science, but I will disregard it if it becomes too difficult to sort through the entries. Continue reading 2018 Phuture Phillies Pitcher and Position Player Polls →

Open Discussion: Week of September 24, 2018

Weekly Discussion

No sense recapping the past week.  I’m sure that you don’t need my observations to stir up discussion below.

This is the Phuture Phillies Open Discussion for baseball topics. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of September 24, 2018 →

Phuture Phillies: 2018 James’ Hitting and Pitching Awards Recipients

Other Stuff

The winner of the second annual Phuture Phillies, James’ Hitting Award is Adam Haseley.

The co-winners of the second annual Phuture Phillies, James’ Pitching Award are Cole Irvin and David Parkinson.

Both are named after Phuture Phillies’ founder and benefactor, James. Continue reading Phuture Phillies: 2018 James’ Hitting and Pitching Awards Recipients →

40-Man Roster, Free Agency, and Rule 5 Considerations after the 2018 Season

Other Stuff

With the baseball season drawing to an end, it’s not too early to take a look at some of the decisions the front office will be faced with.  I’m not going to try and provide answers like I did last year.  Rather, I’m going to provide you with all the pertinent information to foment discussion. Continue reading 40-Man Roster, Free Agency, and Rule 5 Considerations after the 2018 Season →

Open Discussion: Week of September 17, 2018

Weekly Discussion

The Phillies are down to 14 games remaining in the season, 10 against teams in their own division and 4 against the Rockies.  This week they play three at home against the Mets (avoiding deGrom who pitched and lost today) and travel to Atlanta to play four games. Next week they travel to Colorado to play four games before returning home to finish the season with three against the Braves.  All 14 games are crucial.  They can’t afford to blow opportunities to gain on the Braves.  Unfortunately, the Phillies finish the season without a off day or travel day.  Oh, and then there’s that little problem that they suck against their East Division foes. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of September 17, 2018 →

Phuture Phillies: James’ Hitting and Pitching Awards Polls, 2018

Other Stuff

With the end of minor league ball for the Phillies’ affilates, we can begin the Phuture Phillies’ polling season.  We’ll start off with the second annual James’ Minor League Hitting Poll and James’ Minor League Pitching Poll.  Both are named after Phuture Phillies’ founder and benefactor, James.   Continue reading Phuture Phillies: James’ Hitting and Pitching Awards Polls, 2018 →

BlueClaws Playoff Recap – 9/14/2018

Box Score Recap

Sadly, the South Atlantic League championship series came to an end last night when the Lexington Legends bested the Lakewood BlueClaws, 2-1, in game four of the five game series. Continue reading BlueClaws Playoff Recap – 9/14/2018 →

BlueClaws Playoff Recap – 9/13/2018

Box Score Recap

The South Atlantic League championship series resumed last night, and Lakewood resumed their propensity for falling behind early.  They were unable to come all the way back and lost to Lexington, 6-3. Continue reading BlueClaws Playoff Recap – 9/13/2018 →

Travel Day Recap – 9/12/2018

Box Score Recap

Wednesday was an off day in the South Atlantic League championship series.  The venue changes to Lakewood and resumes Thursday night.  The series is tied at a game apiece. The BlueClaws will send Andrew Brown against the Lexington Legends in game three. Spencer Howard will start game four.  No announcement for game five.  If necessary, it will be in Lakewood. Continue reading Travel Day Recap – 9/12/2018 →

BlueClaws Playoff Recap – 9/11/2018

Box Score Recap

The Lakewood BlueClaws followed the same script as game one, falling behind 5-0.  But they fell short on their late-inning rally.  The South Atlantic League’s championship series is tied at one game apiece and switches venues to New Jersey for the conclusion of the final series.   Continue reading BlueClaws Playoff Recap – 9/11/2018 →