Phillies Nation

Speaking of sources close to Phillies Nation, you said that Kendrick has until June to make it back here or else hell be traded – or something to that effect – any recent updates on that front from those sources? Maybe the Rockies would take him & another decent prospect for Aaron Cook to slide into the 4th rotation spot. Of course, the Phillies would need more of an upgrade down the line, but Id expect them to do something like that first.

Was he really demoted to AAA or just chosen logically LOL. He hadn’t been up long enough to get demoted. I am picking words, I just never liked the word – unless it is like Eaton demoted to AAA

While I have not checked into Kendrick’s latest progress effort in AAA, It amuses me that there should be a rumor to the effect that an arbitrary “June” deadline exists for Kendrick. Of course, no proper sources are identified to confirm such a mandate. Can one picture the Phillies organization handing a mandate to Kendrick thus laying an albatross around his neck? If the Phillies want to make a trade involving kendrick before the non-waiver trade deadline (July 31st), it will not be because of his record in AAA but rather that the other team wanted him.

Interesting fact here, John Mayberry Jr getting his first major acton ( unsure of this, don’t know if he ever made up with the Rangers) but it is against a team his father played for back in the seventies.

not against the two lefties the yanks have lined up next two games

Mayberry called up because Vic or Wreth are part of the deal that’ll bring Peavy to the Phillies?

Vic / Werth + Carrasco and a.n. other for Peavy?

Craig….are you serious? Mayberry brought up to be the righty DH in the lineup against Petitte. The he goes right back down. Get a grip. I liked Escalona. Always a spot for lefties relievers.

The Dipsy

Ok mikemike. I don’t know him, so…… mikemike, can you tell me , if you know, whether Reading is a severe pitchers park? I was looking over the stats and the pitching stats are good but the hitting stats suck.

The Dipsy

Escalona did a great job with us!

makes sense, Escolana got his feet wet in a great way and has delivered confidence for the future. Taschner is a viable veteran at a time in the year your top priority is holidng the bullpen together. Mayberry’s quietly put together the numbers you’d expect from him in AAA so time for him to take a quick taste.

Remember JC is nearing his return so someones days are numbered in the bullpen and it’ll likely be Taschner. Keeping Escolona up serves very little purpose and Taschner was brought here to be all but used and discarded.

thats premature to say, he’ll be aggressive or intentionally passive but a good hitter doesn’t necassarily make good pinch-hitter as we’ve learnt.

Lets keep our expectations grounded. Goose eggs or home runs I expect this kid to be in Philly pinstripes for years to come.

I think that Mayberry will be the DH with a Lefty on the mound. I don’t think we are going to make a trade anytime soon, unless it is an off the charts deal for Peavy or something like that. as Dipsy would put it odds of that 1000 to 1 :)

pb, there is no way in hell they are going to do that. I would be so pissed if they did anything to get Raul out of his rhythm right now. Plus, Mayberry is a big slugger that plays the outfield, a.k.a. Pat Burrell Jr. out there. Other then just sending him out there for s**ts and giggles why would they do it?

I agree with whoever was advising caution with Mayberry. He strikes out a ton and has not proven too consistent yet so don’t be too surprised to see him struggle a little bit, especially against two of the smartest and respected lefties in the game. It’s not like going out there against Jo-Jo Reyes or Scott Olsen.

Miles– “Mayberry is a big slugger that plays the outfield, a.k.a. Pat Burrell Jr. out there.” Are you kidding!!! Mayberry has more range than both Pat and Raul.. oh and he can throw also. Not that he is one but Charlie played him some in CF during the spring… something you would never even consider doing with Pat or Raul. Raul DH alot last season so I think he’ll be fine…rest him abit with still having this bat in the lineup.

Peavy vetoed the deal for the White Sox because it was a hitter’s park. If he vetoed that he is sure to veto CPB, as it was not on his list of places he’d go. I am even surprised he would not veto Wrigley, but he didn’t. All of the places he chose (minus Wrigley) were pitcher’s parks. I don’t see the deal happening, as the Padres want pitching. Who can we offer?

Miles– I guess hell has frozen over

today’s lineup
SS Rollins
2B Utley
LF Werth
1B Howard
DH Ibanez
CF Victorino
3B Feliz
RF Mayberry
C Coste

He even flipped JW over to LF

Uh oh, we’re screwed….it’s obvious Miles knows more than Cholly.

I doubt the Phillies would even offer them.

Yeah shows what I know pb. I just don’t understand why you would change things up like that. Not only with moving him out of the outfield but also into the 5 hole again after he has produced almost every game at the 3 spot.

I know he has been a DH before so he should be used to it, and knowing Raul he will still go 4-4 for or something but does anyone hear what I’m saying?