A Critical Look at the Phillies Organization and Minor League Baseball
Yesterday Jim Callis reported that the Phillies had signed LSU junior outfielder Mark Laird for slot money in the 9th round. In addition to Laird, it appears the Phillies have also signed Florida infielder Joshua Tobias. No bonus figures are known on Tobias. Both Laird and Tobias were assigned to short season Williamsport where they will … Read more
While many teams are taking senior signs in the 9th round, the Phillies take a college junior in Mark Laird out of LSU. Laird will play center field for the Phillies, despite playing right field in a loaded LSU outfield. He has plus plus speed and very little power. He will likely sign for close … Read more
The 2015 MLB Draft Kicks off tonight June 8 with rounds 1 and 2, Day 2 will be rounds 3-10, and Day 3 will be rounds 11-40. This post will be updated as picks come in with details and links as they become available. Draft Page: Draft Reactions: Phillies Minor Thoughts ESPN BP – … Read more