When he was called up from the AAA Lehigh Valley IronPigs back in late April to take the place of the injured Charlie Morton in the starting rotation, Adam Morgan became the only left-hander in that rotation.It seemed like a good development. Not the Morton injury, of course, but that the Phillies could reach into their minor league system and … Continue reading Adam Morgan on Borrowed Time
Phils fans back Odubel Herrera benching
It was the top of the 7th inning in Monday night's Interleague series opener between the visiting Phillies and the host Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.The score was knotted at 4-4 between the two clubs, but the Phillies were threatening thanks to some shoddy Detroit defense.Leadoff man Peter Bourjos had reached 1st base thanks to an error … Continue reading Phils fans back Odubel Herrera benching
Pharm Report: AA Reading Fightins
The Phillies ‘AA’ level minor league club, the Reading Fightin' Phils, have bolted out to a first place lead in the Eastern Division of the Eastern League.The Fightin' Phils are 29-14, on a four game winning streak which has them 2.5 games up on the Hartford Yard Goats farm team of the Colorado Rockies organization.This is the 50th anniversary … Continue reading Pharm Report: AA Reading Fightins
Pharm Report: High-A Clearwater Threshers
The Phillies ‘High-A’ level minor league club, the Clearwater Threshers, currently find themselves in first place in the Florida State (FSL) League standings in the North Division.The Threshers are 26-16, which has them a half-game up on the Tampa Yankees at the top of the standings, though the club has lost their last two games.Manager Greg Legg was drafted as a … Continue reading Pharm Report: High-A Clearwater Threshers
Pharm Report: Low-A Lakewood BlueClaws
The Phillies 'Low-A' level minor league club, the Lakewood BlueClaws, currently find themselves at the bottom of the South Atlantic (SAL) League standings in the North Division.The BlueClaws are 16-24, which has them tied with the Marlins' affiliates in Greensboro for last place. Both teams trail the first place Hagerstown Suns (Nationals) by 10.5 games already.Manager … Continue reading Pharm Report: Low-A Lakewood BlueClaws
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