A Critical Look at the Phillies Organization and Minor League Baseball
Jump to Rankings When I sat down to the yearly exercise of putting together this list, I was under no delusion that I was writing up a strong farm system. The Phillies are a competitive team that has struggled with development while not having the depth to cycle out players for influxes of talent like … Read more
Jump to Rankings When I sat down to the yearly exercise of putting together this list, I was under no delusion that I was writing up a strong farm system. The Phillies are a competitive team that has struggled with development while not having the depth to cycle out players for influxes of talent like … Read more
When I sat down to the yearly exercise of putting together this list, I was under no delusion that I was writing up a strong farm system. The Phillies are a competitive team that has struggled with development while not having the depth to cycle out players for influxes of talent like the Dodgers have … Read more
This week was late due to personal commitments and this will be the last weekly recap for a little bit. I am taking a break and a vacation. When I return I will return to recap the weeks that passed in that time and then will move into season wrap ups. Hitter Spotlight C Caleb … Read more
The MLB trade deadline is July 31 6pm EDT. The Phillies have a need in their bullpen and in left field or on their bench. By all accounts they are motivated to make a deal, however the market is in flux and that means there could be a lot available, little available, or even only … Read more
This Week’s Schedule *Last game of FCL season is Thursday July 24 Hitter Spotlight C Paul McIntosh 7-12 4 2B 1 HR 4 RBI 1BB 0 K .583/.615/1.167 McIntosh came over to the Phillies in the Jesus Luzardo deal, but has only played in 40 games due to missing a month to an injury and … Read more
This Week’s Schedule Hitter Spotlight C Alirio Ferrebus 4 G 19 PA 3-14 2 HB 4 BB 1 K 1 HBP It was mostly a quiet week for Ferrebus outside of a two home run game (two opposite field shots on fastballs). He is only hitting .238 on season, mostly due to a high ground … Read more
Top Prospects C Alirio Ferrebus – Ferrebus was limited to 24 games due to an injury after he came stateside. He is an athletic catcher with good size. He has great looking swing from the right side that generates plus exit velocities while getting the ball on a line or in the air. He has … Read more
Ever since the Phillies brought in Dave Dombrowski to run their baseball operations, they have been looking to overhaul the farm system and develop a sustaining long term pipeline. The process involved throwing aside large pieces of the previous framework, many of which have gone on to have success in other organizations, in order to … Read more
Name: Angel LiranzoPosition: LHPBorn: August 5, 2006Country: Dominican Republic Bats/Throws: L/LHeight/Weight: 6’1″ 172lbsHow Acquired: International Free Agent (2023 Class)Signed: January 15, 2003Bonus: $145,000Options Remaining: 3Rule 5 Eligible: 2027MiLB Free Agency: 2029 Articles Stats Rankings Reports Video Stats Prospect Rankings 2024 #49 2024 #49 Role: #4 StarterRisk: Extreme – Liranzo is likely to add more velocity as he matures, but he is currently throwing in the high 80s. … Read more