Comments on: Prospect Rankings No. 1: Kyle Drabek

By: DannyO

DannyO — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:11:21 +0000

Recently drafted pitcher Brody Colvin should be in the top 25

By: Corey Seidman

Corey Seidman — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:56:27 +0000

Awesome job here, Ben. It was really informative reading the stories of these guys. Sadly, prior to your list, guys like Travis d’Arnaud and Vance Worley were just funny names that I knew the Phillies were somewhat-high on.

By: winks tidley

winks tidley — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:43:26 +0000

Excellent analysis on the Phils’ prospects. Instills me with long-term hope. Thanks

By: Pat Gallen

Pat Gallen — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:59:01 +0000

I hope this kid really does live up to the hype, because he would fit in well with Hamels, Happ, Lee, and Blanton for the next year or two, depending on how long each guy stays. But the pieces are staying in place for sure.

By: Manny

Manny — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:32:36 +0000

Great list, thanks Ben.

By: Jeff Y.

Jeff Y. — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:22:46 +0000

Great post on all the Phillies prospects. Nice job.

By: Prince Fielder's Bat

Prince Fielder's Bat — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:22:47 +0000

Phillies should trade this guy and Werth for Halliday since this season is over. Scrap Ibanez, Lidge and Victorino for Sabathia and then trade Utley, Howard and Rollins for Dan haren. Milton Bradley would be a good pickup from the Cubs and Phillies should trade Franscisco and Ruiz for him to help the Cubs out. That would be a great team. Offense and pitching.

By: Brian Michael

Brian Michael — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:50:46 +0000

Gardenhoser!

By: Corey Seidman

Corey Seidman — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:51:19 +0000

Many pitchers rebound from Tommy John surgery. In some cases, guys throw harder post-surgery than they did prior to it. I think that’s referred to as “Henry Rowengartner Syndrome”

By: Ben Seal

Ben Seal — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:49:08 +0000

The surgery is getting to the point that most pitchers are able to rebound just fine from it, many of them improving over their previous output. It appears that’s what Drabek has been doing, developing as a pitcher since his surgery. Also, the road back from his injury seems to have made some changes in the way Drabek carries himself. It was a good lesson for him that nothing is for granted, and he seems to be taking advantage of his talents better now.

By: Steve-o

Steve-o — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:46:18 +0000

TJ surgery is not as daunting as it used to be. Many pitchers have successfully come back from TJ and had fine careers. Some have even gained a 2nd life after the surgery. With Drabek, I’d expect to see him in the Majors as a potential September call-up next year, not dissimilar from David Price’s call-up in 2008. In 2010, he should be a solid fixture in the Phils rotation along with Hamels and Happ. He could make the rotation next year out of Spring Training, but I’d be surprised to see that happen. With Hamels, Lee, Happ, and Blanton entrenched as the top 4 starters, there is little reason to push Drabek so quickly.

By: SDO

SDO — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:39:16 +0000

Someone pointed out previously that there haven’t been any pitchers that have had TJ surgery and had long successful careers as starters in the league. How true is this fact?

By: winks tidley

winks tidley — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:16:53 +0000

Isn’t Drabek a little on the short and on the small side to be a #1 prospect? Just wondering. Also, the fact he is the spoiled son of a former major leaguer makes me wonder. I hope I am wrong and I hope the kid has mental toughness and coachability and becomes a huge success.