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2.2K8Lakewood’s Greene motivated by high expectations
The pressure that comes with being a top draft pick is something that many players will not confess to feeling, but for...
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3.8K67Tommy John surgery just part of the game for prospect Mecias
As prevalent as reconstructive elbow surgery has become for baseball players, it just comes with the territory, if you ask Phillies lefty...
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3.8K9Minor League Notes: Henson, Franco, Fox, Mecias, Others Heat Up
We’re back with another rundown of top performers from the Phillies’ developmental ranks, with some less than stellar performers mixed in for...
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2.2KBlueClaws Quotables: Andrew Knapp on his success at the plate
Last weekend I spoke with catcher Andrew Knapp, who has been one of the most steady bats in the Class A Lakewood...
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2.7KCrawford & Franco play on national stage in Futures Game
Two Phillies prospects participated in this weekend’s 16th annual MLB All-Star Futures Game. In Team USA’s 3-2 victory over Team World on...
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3.3K3BlueClaws Quotables: Pitching Coach Les Lancaster Speaks on Lakewood Staff
Prior to Class A Lakewood’s home contest against Delmarva on Friday, I talked with pitching coach Les Lancaster about several hurlers on...
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2.4K1Knigge wisely and patiently progressing through the minors
Being one step away from the big leagues is a scenario that applies to many prospects. For Lehigh Valley reliever Tyler Knigge,...
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2.7K1Trio of Fightins honored as Eastern League All-Stars
Three players will represent Reading in the Double-A Eastern League’s All-Star Game later this month in Curve, PA. Infielders Carlos Alonso and...
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2.4KReliever Martin focused on return to big leagues
Two weeks between outings last month was not wasted by righty hurler Ethan Martin. Sitting in the Phillies’ bullpen allowed the 25-year-old...
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3.0K2Phillies Open the International Signing Period by Inking 3
The Phillies opened the international signing period this year by inking three players, one of whom is ranked as the 8th best free...
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2.8KIronPigs Quotables: Coaching Staff Comments on Pitchers
This past weekend I spoke with the coaching staff in Lehigh Valley about several players on the Triple-A IronPigs roster. Check out...
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2.7K1Mecias is Farm’s Lone Bright Spot on Miserable Monday
Despite a hefty amount of bad results out of the Phillies’ minor league hurlers on Monday, it was 2013’s most impressive hurler...
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2.9K2Marquis looks solid in Phillies organization debut
Newly signed righty hurler Jason Marquis made his Phillies organization debut with the rookie level Gulf Coast League Phils on Saturday. The...
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12.2K3Phillies Sign First Round Pick Aaron Nola
The Phillies have come to terms with their first round pick, Aaron Nola. The Phillies took Nola seventh overall in last Thursday’s draft...
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2.6K4With the 7th Pick the Philadelphia Phillies Select…
Thursday, MLB will have its annual draft, and if you haven’t heard yet, the Phillies have the seventh overall pick. This is...
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