Phuture Phillies 2016 Reader Top 30 #3

2016 Reader Top 30,

In what began as a very close race, Nick Williams pulled away only to watch Jake Thompson close late.  Williams posted a 228-218 victory as the organization’s #2 prospect. Williams received 44.7% of the over 500 votes cast. Thompson received 42.7% of the vote.

Williams posted a combined .303/.354/.491/.845 in 2015 that was bolstered by his .320/.340/.536/.876 in Reading.  Williams exhibits power to all fields.  But he is a free swinger who doesn’t walk much.  However, he lowered his 2014 K% from 30.97% to 20.4% in 2015. Continue reading Phuture Phillies 2016 Reader Top 30 #3 →

Phuture Phillies 2016 Reader Top 30 #2

2016 Reader Top 30,

To the surprise of no one, J.P. Crawford was the overwhelming selection as the top prospect in the Phillies’ organization.  Crawford garnered 91% of close to 500 votes.

Last year, Crawford finished with 89% of the vote when he was selected the number one prospect over Maikel Franco.  This year, the runner up was “Other” with a little over 2%.   Mark Appel was the closest player with 1% of the vote.  Crawford is the first player to repeat as the top prospect since Domonic Brown in 2010 and 11. I don’t know what that means. Let’s hope nothing. Continue reading Phuture Phillies 2016 Reader Top 30 #2 →

Phuture Phillies 2016 Reader Top 30 #1

2016 Reader Top 30

Welcome to the 2016 Reader Top 30!

Well, here we go.  This should take us right up to pitchers and catchers in February.  They are scheduled to report on the 17th.  The first workout will be on the 18th.  Just 44 days.

As I mentioned over the weekend, I expect to post most week days.  The first ballot is comprised of the 22 players who make up MLB’s top twenty and Baseball America’s top ten.  I’ll add names as needed.  I expect to add about 10-15 names before we reach #10.  If I think it is warranted, I’ll remove names to make room for additional candidates.   Continue reading Phuture Phillies 2016 Reader Top 30 #1 →

Open Discussion: Week of January 4th

Weekly Discussion

Happy New Year!  This is the first open discussion of 2016.  Another slow week, no transactions.  But the Phillies raided the Orioles front office to sign Ned Rice as an assistant general manager to Matt Klentak. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of January 4th →

Upcoming 2016 Reader Top 30 Poll

2016 Reader Top 30

Time to get ready for the 2016 Reader Top 30 Prospect Survey.  I will start next week and try to post a poll each weekday.  I will continue to follow baseball’s standards for prospect lists which states –

“To be eligible for a list, a player must have rookie eligibility. To qualify for rookie status, a player must not have exceeded 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues, or accumulated more than 45 days on the active roster of a Major League club or clubs during the 25-player limit period, excluding time on the disabled list or in military service.” Continue reading Upcoming 2016 Reader Top 30 Poll →

Open Discussion: Week of December 28th

Weekly Discussion

Here’s the last open discussion thread for 2015.  Slow week, no transactions.   Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of December 28th →

Open Discussion: Week of December 21st

Weekly Discussion

Here’s the open discussion thread for Phillies’ talk and other topics.  Slow week as we head into the week before Christmas.  Or should I say the week before the holiday we aren’t supposed to acknowledge lest we upset somebody.  Well, screw that.  I would like to wish all visitors to the site a “Merry Christmas!”.   Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of December 21st →

Open Discussion: Week of December 14th

Weekly Discussion

Baseball’s Winter Meetings are over.  The Phillies showed up with the worst record in baseball, one trade chip, and the number one pick in the Rule 5 Draft.  They made the most of their meager pre-meeting assets. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of December 14th →

Phillies Add RHP Morton in Trade

Other Stuff

The Phillies acquired RHP Charlie Morton from the Pirates for Clearwater RHP David Whitehead per MLBTR, http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/12/phillies-acquire-charlie-morton-from-pirates.html.  Morton has avearged between 5-6 IP per game in 69 starts over the past 3 seasons.  The Phillies designated recently claimed right-handed reliever A.J. Achter to make room for Morton.  If he clears waivers, he’ll likely be assigned to LHV.

Winter Meetings and Rule 5 Draft Discussion: Mid-Week, December 9th (updated post-Giles trade)

Weekly Discussion

The Phillies made a major trade Wednesday when they sent Ken Giles to the Astros.  I figured that we would need a thread to discuss the impending Rule 5 Draft and had intended to post this tomorrow, but the Giles trade has accelerated the publishing of this post.  I’ll include the draft news as it occurs tomorrow. Continue reading Winter Meetings and Rule 5 Draft Discussion: Mid-Week, December 9th (updated post-Giles trade) →