Lehigh Valley
We knew Jeremy Horst would only be gone a little while. But we did not necessarily expect this outcome. Today the Phillies reactivated Horst from the paternity list and sent RHP Michael Schwimer to AAA Lehigh Valley. Schwimer has given up five runs in 2 2/3 innings after a strong stretch where he had […]
Wikipedia Commons What seems like an eternity ago the Phillies traded ace pitcher Cliff Lee, fresh off of a World Series run and two dominant World Series games for three prospects: Phillippe Aumont, Tyson Gillies, and J.C. Ramirez. The move designed to "replenish the farm system" has yet to yield a major league player. That […]
Have the Phillies reached the end of the line of Kyle Kendrick as a starting pitcher? It sounds as if Phillies manager Charlie Manuel is growing tired of the unpredictable Kendrick. Kendrick has provided some value for the Phillies, but yet there seems to always be the chance for a massive blow-up such as tonight's […]
Ryan Howard is listed as 6'4 and 240 pounds. That was, before he got injured and could do no exercise whatsoever. In Lakewood, Howard had to wear #52 until they could put together a #29 jersey that big: Photo: Philliedelphia/Frank Klose Tonight in Lehigh Valley, Howard was slugging away wearing #50. But, #50 is […]
Photo: Courtesy of Corey Shaw According to Iron Pigs beat reporter Michael LoRe, Phillies OF prospect Domonic Brown has hit the disabled list with a right knee sprain. Brown has been hurt for a while; back on June 15th we first noted that Brown's right knee hurt, but the extent was unknown. Since then, Brown […]
Phillies IF/OF Michael Martinez was reinstated from the disabled list tonight and optioned to AAA Lehigh Valley. This means behind him on the depth chart was: Hector Luna Pete Orr Mike Fontenot This makes me wonder: was it worth carrying Martinez all last year when he clearly is not better than the collection of […]
Ryne Sandberg Is My Hero. Watch this: Phillies prospect Derrick Mitchell is hit by a pitch. See Sandberg sprint across to the Pirates' AAA Manager; watch Michael Schwimer take off to join the action. Ryne Sandberg is positively my kind of manager. Credit to Matt Gelb at Philly.com.
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 […]
Posted by Frank Klose with contributions from Tony Galante Courtesy lehighvalleylive.com Just two days ago, Bob Brookover wrote this piece about the Phillies' Brian Gordon who went from extended spring training pitcher, to temporary Iron Pig, to one going 5-0 with an International League-best 1.14 E.R.A. Gordon's success was a big story in recent days. […]
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy http://www.interstate-guide.com Ahh… finally. David Herndon will be heading up 476 to Lehigh Valley where he will finally experience life in AAA for the first time in his career. When the Phillies plucked him out of the Angels system (back when he was called Kenny Herndon) he had gone no higher […]
