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Getting to Know Ben Lively

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When Marlon Byrd was dealt to the Reds, the Phillies acquired promising pitcher Ben Lively. The 22-year-old starred at Double-A last year and is currently #8 on the Phillies prospect list, according to MLB.com. In time, we’ll see where our own Jay Floyd puts him among Phillies farmhands.

Lively spoke with MILB.com about the trade to the Phillies organization and more. Here’s an excerpt:

“I kind of had an idea that maybe something was going to happen this offseason, because I knew they needed an outfielder. I knew I was probably pretty up there on the trade bait or whatever. I’m pretty pumped about what happened, though.”

Read the rest of the interview here.

Pat Gallen

Pat joined Phillies Nation in July 2009, coming over from Examiner.com. As a previous employee of both Comcast SportsNet and the National Basketball Association, Pat prides himself on being a well-rounded individual when it comes to sports. However, the Phillies are first on the list. You’ll usually find Pat chiming in on the Phillies Nation Facebook or Twitter account, weekdays on 97.3 ESPN radio or hosting Phillies Nation TV. He’s also a Senior Writer for the site, and in his free time is a music enthusiast and Will Ferrell movie-follower. His favorite beer: Philly’s own Yards. In 2015, Pat moved on from Phillies Nation as a sports anchor and reporter for CBS-3 in Philadelphia.