Comments on: Philadelphia Phillies, 2010 Minor League Review

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:19:05 +0000

@Karl: I rarely, if ever, mention prospects that haven’t pitched at, or above Low-Single-A. Biddle pitched primarily in Rookie ball.

re: To falling hard: If Brown graduates and even one of their young pitchers struggle or Jonathan Singleton struggles, they don’t have the depth to garner a high(er) ranking. The Farm System rankings are so fickle year-to-year. Case in point, Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas. Look at how Baseball America evaluates them from 2009, to 2010 to 2011. It’s quite interesting.

By: Karl

Karl — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:07:37 +0000

Considering all their big prospects (excluding Brown) are in A, A+ or AA, I don’t understand the ‘They could easily fall hard’ comment. They should go nowhere but up.

And no mention of Biddle? You should be ashamed!

@Dr. Stats — No. The likely outcome here is that Brown’s wrist heals, they send him to AAA to rehab and find his swing. He’s struggled since last year, so they’ll want to build his confidence against AAA pitching under the guile of ‘rehab.’ If Francisco continues to play well and Ibanez doesn’t shit the bed, Brown may very well stay in AAA until September while Mayberry plays the role of 4th OF.

Of course, if Ibanez or Francisco struggle, this is a totally different story.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:54:12 +0000

@GrandSlamSingle: Ha.

By: GrandSlamSingle

GrandSlamSingle — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:28:40 +0000

DOH! Never mind, I guess that was supposed to be a joke.

By: GrandSlamSingle

GrandSlamSingle — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:57:36 +0000

Why would May get a September call-up?

By: ken plane

ken plane — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:12:08 +0000

Early drop of Phil Hughes, his early schedule is brutal in addition to his placement on risky pitcher list. I would not draft him but picking him up off of waivers is a no brainer – or is it? Comments

By: Manny's Shrunken Nads

Manny's Shrunken Nads — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:25:41 +0000

Hey SAGNOF man, time for a Willie Bloomquist apology post. Yet another SB today.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:04:29 +0000

@Eric C.: I think it’s fair in a 5×5.

By: Eric C.

Eric C. — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:29:07 +0000

Do you guys think Pineda for Walden is a good deal? I’m in need of a closer more than a SP.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:17:03 +0000

@Stinky Cheese Man: Personally, Espinosa and Brignac
@Dr. Stats: I would expect 125 AB
@A Hill O’Beans: Personally, Jackson, Freeman, Gordon, Belt

By: A Hill O' Beans

A Hill O' Beans — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:31:37 +0000

Sorry, forgot a guy.

How would you rank these guys for a utility spot, all things being equal, Belt, Freeman, Alex Gordon, Austin Jackson. I have to pick 3 of them. Thanks!

By: A Hill O' Beans

A Hill O' Beans — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:04:28 +0000

How would you rank these guys for a utility spot, all things being equal, Belt, Freeman, Alex Gordon.

By: Dr. Stats

Dr. Stats — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:28:54 +0000

@Stinky Depending on your needs:
Espinosa and S-Rod

By: Dr. Stats

Dr. Stats — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:15:25 +0000

If Ben keeps raking what will become of Brown this year? Do you see Charlie giving Brown significant AB’s no matter how well Francisco is mashing?

By: Stinky Cheese Man

Stinky Cheese Man — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:14:06 +0000

Hey Grey/Poon/etal –

Please pick 2 of these middle infielders:

Reid Brignac
Sean Rodriguez
Danny Espinosa
JJ Hardy
Cliff Pennington
Orlando Cabrera
Jack Wilson
Mark Ellis

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