Domonic Brown is Where He Belongs

I read a post on Twitter earlier today where a writer who regularly covers issues surrounding the Phillies lamented on why so many people "hate" Domonic Brown.You can certainly count me among numerous folks who have lamented Dom Brown's play on the field. I think that I understand the feelings of those folks, and I wouldn't call … Continue reading Domonic Brown is Where He Belongs

J.P. Crawford Interview

The Philadelphia Phillies top prospect based on the evaluations of every reputable baseball source, shortstop J.P. Crawford (the 'J.P.' stands for John Paul) represents the organization's lead piece in their planned "next generation", the centerpiece of their current rebuilding plans.   Crawford is injured right now, having suffered an oblique strain, a rib cage injury, as minor league … Continue reading J.P. Crawford Interview

Phillies Minors’ Managers Make a Major Difference

The Philadelphia Phillies are in classic rebuilding mode. Over the next few years the organization has committed to trying to accumulate as much young prospect talent as possible through trade, free agent signings, and the Draft.As these youngsters come in to the Phillies system, they will be placed at various levels in the minor leagues. … Continue reading Phillies Minors’ Managers Make a Major Difference

Phillies farm lacks quality depth

ESPN's resident expert on baseball prospecting, Keith Law, released his Major League Baseball organization prospect talent rankings today. The Phillies were ranked just 25th of the 30 MLB clubs in terms of that minor league talent. That low ranking reflects the quality depth in the Phillies farm system. Few would dispute that the Phillies have a handful of … Continue reading Phillies farm lacks quality depth

Aaron Nola: Cajun comin’ quick

In the Phillies rebuilding plan, pitching is key. And few of the prospect arms are more important to the plan than Baton Rouge, Louisiana native Aaron Nola.Nola was the Phils 1st Round pick at 7th overall in last year's MLB Draft. A 6'1, 195 lb right-hander out of Louisiana State University, Nola came to the organization … Continue reading Aaron Nola: Cajun comin’ quick