Justin DeFratus
Some more help could be on the way. Today the Phillies announced that OF/1B Laynce Nix will begin a rehab assignment tonight at Class A Clearwater. The Phillies really missed Nix's bat the last few months as the offense has struggled along. In 22 games before he was injured, Nix was hitting .326 with […]
Posted by Danielle Wilson Finally, the Phillies can call up some extra help. The IronPigs' season ended tonight in a 4-1 loss in game four of their playoff series against the Clippers. Heartbreaking, to say the least. However, our hearts can mend with the call-ups of pitchers Justin DeFratus and Joe Savery. They have also […]
Posted by Danielle Wilson Triple-A relief pitcher Justin DeFratus needs a little help on Twitter, Phils fans. As of this very moment, Justin needs 217 followers to reach his goal, and that's where you come in! Yes, YOU. Fellow IronPig relief pitcher (pitcher of the month in the Phillies organization) Michael Schwimer, also known as […]
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy of Michael Schwimer's Twitter Page Last night, both Justin DeFratus and Phillippe Aumont shared the news via twitter: The Phillies are in uncharted territory: next year or soon thereafter they could have one strong, homegrown bullpen. In recent years, the Phillies have converted some of their starters into relievers with […]
