Nice Phillippe Aumont article

Bob Brookover brings the words. Its nice to hear Aumont feels good about himself again. I think sometimes the human element does get lost in the mix when focusing on arm strength, walk rate, pitchability and the like, but its still vitally important. While Aumont may have had more value in the rotation, if he’s comfortable in the pen, and he rebounds to his 92-96 level fastball with his sharp curveball, there will still be plenty of value there to extract. So far so good.

Reading Phils Update 4/17

The R-Phils are off to a solid 6-3 start after a week and a half of playing.  They stand second in the Eastern Division, a game behind New Britain, and a game in front of New Hampshire.  They are 5-2 on the road, including a sweep of previously front-running New Hampshire, and 1-1 at home.  The offense has been strong, averaging 5.8 runs/game, while the pitching has held up its end as well, allowing only 3.3 runs. The offense has been a bit feast-or-famine, or they’d be a game or two better.  They’ve been shut out twice, and scored 13 runs twice.

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Notable Numbers 15 April 2011

Just a quick go around of numbers for Week One. Don’t forget, small sample size.

Top 5 hitters: Joe Savery (.624), 6r 1hR 3rbi; Matt Rizzotti (.448), 9R 1HR 4 RBI; Ronnie Belliard (.474) 2R 0HR 3 RBI; Leandro Castro (.433) 6R 2HR 8 RBI 1SB; Cody Overbeck (.355) 7R 3HR 8 RBI. Honorable Mention: Brandon Moss, Tuffy Gosewisch.

5 hitters off to a rough start: Jeremy Barnes (.080), 2-25; Brian Gump 0-12; Kevin Frandsen (.063), 1-16; Cesar Hernandez (.100), 3-30; Robby Hudson 1-14, (.071)

Top 5 starters: Jon Pettibone 2-0, 11IP 8H 1ER 1BB 8K; Mario Hollands, 1-1, 11.1 IP 1ER 2BB 8K; David Buchanen 0-0 7IP 3H 0BB 4K, Colby Shreve 0-0 6IP 4H 0ER 1BB 7K, Nate Bump 5IP 6H 0ER 0BB 3K. Honorable Mention: Vance Worley, Austin Hyatt.

Top 5 relievers: Derrick Loop, 1H 0ER 1BB 4K 1SV, Tyler Knigge, 4IP 0H 0ER 0BB 2K, Mike Zagurski, 1-0, 3.1IP 2H 0ER 1BB 7K, 1 SV; Phillipe Aumont 0-0, 3.2IP 0H 0R 1BB 5K 1SV. Honorable Mention: Chance Chapman, Joe Esposito, Juan Sosa.

Box Score Roundup, 14 April 2011

Not a banner night down on the farm, as the Phillies four affiliates went 1-4. The Lakewood team may never hit. Stutes gave up a run. Darkness washed over this site. But after you regain your composure, check below the fold for the rundown.

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Lehigh Valley Weekly Report 14 April 2011

 Lehigh Valley went 3-3 during their first week of the 2011 season which gives some semblance of hope for a winning team after dismal starts in their first three seasons. Generally look for Lehigh Valley weekly reports to come out on Thursday, with a look at league leaders beginning next week. Continue reading Lehigh Valley Weekly Report 14 April 2011 →

Box Score Roundup, 13 April 2011

Hey everyone. The second game just started in Lakewood, there’s no way I’ll be around to post that, so we’ll have to do without. If someone wants to add it tomorrow, that would be cool, if not, we’ll, we’ll gettem next time. Some solid performances tonight, including the continued mashing from Joe Savery, Leandro Castro continuing his hot start, and Jon Pettibone turning in another great effort. Basically the Clearwater team is awesome. Box scores are below the fold.

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Box Score Roundup, 12 April 2011

Hey kids. More box scores. Only 2 games to discuss tonight, but some solid efforts and notable performances. Discuss all of this and more below the fold. Thanks!

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Box Score Recap, 11 April 2011

Hi folks. The graphic below the fold is missing the AAA box score, I have to go and won’t have time to upload it. If gregg or Chuck or anyone else with access wants to add it, go for it, I’ve just been using screencaps + mspaint to make the files. Thanks for understanding.

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