Threshers First Half Recap

Clearwater technically has not wrapped up the first half of its season (it has two more games with Daytona before that), but the All-Star break gives as good a time as any to check in on the Threshers to see how things are going in Florida. Crawford Rampages: For a month J.P. Crawford used the … Read more

2015 GCL Phillies Roster Guide/Preview

The GCL roster is always full of hope, but the current version could be one of the best in recent memory.  The infield should feature 3 Top July 2 prospects who signed for a combined $2.5 million, all are 17 or younger.  Unlike last year, the GCL roster will be bolstered by some additions from … Read more

Weekend Preview – 6/12/15

Quick programming note – I will be on vacation for the next week.  Outside of breaking news and major signings I won’t be posting articles.  Don’t worry I haven’t left and will be back slightly more relaxed in about a week. No best matchup this week because there are none.  Aaron Nola pitches on Saturday … Read more

2015 Phillies Draft – Reactions

The draft itself is over, the signings have begun, and so have the judgements.  It is almost impossible to judge a draft class at any point, but particularly difficult right after a draft where you don’t know who has signed and there is a huge information gap.  A draft class that looks great right now … Read more

DL Shuffling in Clearwater: Dugan, Imhof, and Leibrandt

Time to return from our draft high to talk about existing prospects and their ailments. Kelly Dugan Dugan has been sidelined since spring due to a stress fracture in his foot.  He has been playing in Extended Spring Training for a couple of weeks now.  Today the Phillies activated Dugan from the Reading DL and … Read more

Phillies 2015 Draft Picks: Rounds 21 to 40

Time for the real lightening round of the draft. Round 21 – Kevin Walsh, RHP, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff College senior reliever who struck out 44 and walked 11 in 34.2 innings. Round 22 – Sutter McLoughlin, RHP,  Cal State Sacramento College junior and Sacramento’s closer.  Was rated the second best prospect in 2015 draft … Read more