A Critical Look at the Phillies Organization and Minor League Baseball
It is once again list season, a time and activity that brings me excitement and stress. Ultimately the list allows me to consolidate thoughts on a one year check in on the players in the system. The actual numbers help in identifying value and justifying that value. I don’t do OFPs or Future Values, but … Read more
The Phillies have struggled to develop unknown talent, they have struggled on international signings, and they have struggled to identify and develop high upside prospects. This group is not a solution to all of those problems, and in the case of some players it is a warning sign of how things don’t always work out … Read more
The week between the draft signing deadline and the trade deadline is a good time to take stock of the system, see where players now stand, and also look at how they fit into the deadline conversation. The Phillies system this year lacks obvious players to shop, and it lacks the depth to make a … Read more