The 2017 Phuture Phillies Reader Top 30 continues with some additional selections. In a very close vote, Jose Pujols was selected the #31 pick. He received 44 of 234 votes (19%). Victor Arano (39 votes, 17%) finished second. Daniel Brito (36 votes, 15%) finished third. Continue reading Phuture Phillies 2017 Reader Top 30 … #32
I had put off reading Matt Imhof’s retirement letter. When I finally read it today, I felt like sharing this remarkable young man’s statement. If you haven’t read it yet, it’s worth a read.
With the 2017 Reader Top 30 drawing to a close, it’s time to make your selections for sleeper and break out prospects this season. Enter your guesses in the comments section and I will gather them into a Google Sheet for easy viewing.
Two years ago, prior to the 2015 season, I was one of two who correctly identified Andrew Knapp as a player who would have a break out season. Last year, not only did I along with 20% of respondents predict Dylan Cozens’ break out season, but I and Anonymous VOR correctly identified Nick Fanti as a solid sleeper pick. Continue reading 2017 Sleeper and Break Out Prospects
The 2017 Phuture Phillies Reader Top 30 comes to a close with the selection of Jesse Valentin as your selection as the #30 prospect in the Phillies’ organization. Valentin received 98 of 334 votes (29%) for a plurality victory. Bailey Falter (66 votes, 20%) finished second. Jose Pujols (40 votes, 12%), Victor Arano (28 votes, 8%), and Daniel Brito (27 votes, 8%) finished third through fifth. Continue reading Phuture Phillies 2017 Reader Top 30 … #31
Thomas Eshelman was your selection as the #29 prospect in the Phillies’ organization. Eshelman received 97 of 289 votes (34%) for a plurality victory. Jesse Valentin (41 votes, 14%) finished in second place, Bailey Falter (40 votes, 14%) finished third. Continue reading Phuture Phillies 2017 Reader Top 30 Poll for #30
Jordan Kurokawa was your selection as the #28 prospect in the Phillies’ organization. Kurokawa received 122 of 384 votes (32%) for a plurality victory. Thomas Eshelman (93 votes, 24%) finished second. Jesse Valentin (53 votes, 14%) finished third Continue reading Phuture Phillies 2017 Reader Top 30 Poll for #29
Ricardo Pinto was your selection as the #27 prospect in the Phillies’ organization. Pinto received 81 of 283 votes (29%) for a plurality victory. Thomas Eshelman (53 votes, 19%) finished in second place, Jesse Valentin (37 votes, 13%) finished third. Continue reading Phuture Phillies 2017 Reader Top 30 Poll for #28
Just over three weeks until pitchers and catchers have their first workout. The first full team workout is three days later. Until then, here’s another open discussion for Phillies’ talk and other topics.
The Phillies signed former Toronto outfielder Michael Saunders to a one-year contract with a club option. To make room on the 40-man roster, Severino Gonzalez was designated for assignment. They also signed a 19-year old RHP from Venezuela, Ruben Aponte. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of January 23rd
Carlos Tocci was your selection as the #26 prospect in the Phillies’ organization. Tocci received 76 of 285 votes (27%) for a plurality victory. Ricardo Pinto (66 votes, 23%) finished in second place. Continue reading Phuture Phillies 2017 Reader Top 30 Poll for #27
Andrew Pullin was your selection as the #25 prospect in the Phillies’ organization. Pullin received 71 of 307 votes (23%) for a plurality victory. Carlos Tocci (56 votes, 18%) and Ricardo Pinto (54 votes, 18%) finished in a dead heat for second place. Continue reading Phuture Phillies 2017 Reader Top 30 Poll for #26
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