Lehigh Valley Weekly Report

Other Stuff

Lehigh Valley has hit a significant rough patch following the All Star break, as they have been decimated by injury and other roster attrition.  Their lead over second place Pawtucket has dwindled to a single game, with five more games against the Red SOx coming up over the next week.  The ‘Pigs now sit at 56-42 on the season and return home for a 10 game home stand starting Friday.

‘Pigs Leaders: Rich Thompson is 7th in runs (55); 9th in triples (5)and second in stolen bases (29); Brandon Moss is 4th in homers (17); 9th in walks (44); Delwyn Young is 10th in k’s (87). Continue reading Lehigh Valley Weekly Report →

A few quick links + a FPSR from Reading

Scouting Reports

The folks over at stadiumjourney.com have posted their review of Bowman Field, home of the Williamsport Crosscutters, so take a look at that here. Additionally, I did a Q/A for the Baseball Junkies blog. They are splitting it into 2 parts, and Part 1 is posted. I can’t access a direct link here, but click through and you should be able to find it.

Also, check below the fold for a few thoughts from reader “KPhilly” who attended the Reading Phillies game on 17 July 2011.

Continue reading A few quick links + a FPSR from Reading →

Phillies trade deadline primer

Trade Discussion

Its that time of year. With the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline fast approaching, lots of rumors will start popping up. You’re going to hear a lot of stuff that is true, isn’t true, is half true, and everything else on both sides of the spectrum. With 30 MLB teams all looking to improve their teams either for now or later, lots of rumors will swirl. The Phillies, especially recently, have been very active at this time of the year. Two years ago, we had Clifton Phifer Lee round 1. Last year, we stole Roy Oswalt away from Houston. Who will it be this year? That’s not my focus here. Instead, I wanted to talk about the Phillies prospects who will probably be mentioned in deals, look at which guys we should hold on to, which guys we should trade, and what is going to happen. Check below the fold for all of the specifics.

Continue reading Phillies trade deadline primer →

General Phillies chatter, week of 18 July 2011

Phillies Chatter

Here is your place to talk about whatever Phillies related stuff you want to talk about, including trade rumors. Enjoy.

Around the System–OF

Other Stuff

Lehigh Valley

Rich Thompson, 32, .288/.381/.400 in 250 AB’s; 2 HR 13 RBI; 29/33 SB; 10%bb/17% k rates; .244 vs. LH, .308 vs. RH, .276 with RISP; Hitting .328 since June 1.  72 games in the OF (70 in CF) with 1 error .993; 2 OF assists.COntinues doing what he does…hits, steals bases, creates opportunities, and plays great defense.

Brandon Moss, 27, .258/.357/.505 in 287 AB’s; 17 HR 53 RBI; 2/7 SB; 13%bb/24% k rates; .238 vs. LH, .266 vs. RH, .278 with RISP; .273 with 11 HR since June 1. 72 games in the OF (55 in LF); 2 errors (.986); 11 OF assists.  Has been the ‘Pigs best power hitter as of late and has a very good eye at the plate.

Delwyn Young, 29, .241/.279/.386 in 311 AB’s; 8 HR 36 RBI; 0SB; .228 vs. LH, .247 vs. RH, .200 with RISP; .327 in July; 5% bb/25% k rate. 63 games in the OF (55 in RF) with 2 errors, 2 OF assists.  Young’s bat has begun waking up from a season long slumber recently.

Scott Podsednik, 35, remains on the DL. Continue reading Around the System–OF →