All posts tagged "Amateur Draft"

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  Fightins

  Phillies Nation Interview: RHP Tyler Knigge

  Right-handed relief pitching prospect Tyler Knigge is slowly adapting to the Double-A level after being promoted recently from Class A Advanced Clearwater....

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  News

  Rosenthal: Phils, Hamels Close to Six-Year Deal

  FoxSports’ Ken Rosenthal reported late Tuesday night that the Phillies and lefty hurler Cole Hamels were close to finalizing a contract good...

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  Blueclaws

  College Rivals Bonding as Teammates for Lakewood

  Rivals in college, two Phillies draft picks from this year have paired up as battery mates with the Class A Lakewood BlueClaws....

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  Blueclaws

  Rehabbing De Fratus, Brown & Gillies Make Progress

  While the nation was focused on the big league All-Star Game on Tuesday, some noteworthy rehab activity was going on in the...

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  IronPigs

  Schwimer: Diekman, Valdes, Luna Called Up

  Phillies’ up-again-down-again reliever Michael Schwimer posted a congratulatory message on Twitter to three Lehigh Valley IronPigs teammates on Thursday afternoon in relation...

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  Minor Leagues

  PN Interview: Eric Pettis Talks Being Cut & New Book

  Eric Pettis proved that even 35th round draft picks can make a name for themselves. In roughly a year and a half...

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  Blueclaws

  Prospect Nation 2012: #3 LHP Jesse Biddle

  Left-handed starting pitcher Jesse Biddle redefines homegrown talent. Born and bred as a Phillies fan in the Philadelphia region, the youngster’s dreams...

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  IronPigs

  Prospect Nation 2012: #5 RHP Justin De Fratus

  Righty hurler Justin De Fratus was selected in the 11th round in the 2007 amateur draft by the Phillies, and since then...

• Minor Leagues

  Prospect Nation 2012: #6 RHP Brody Colvin

  Right-handed pitcher Brody Colvin had a rather difficult time with Class A Advanced Clearwater in 2011 after making things looks easy with...

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  Analysis

  Prospect Nation 2012: #8 RHP Julio Rodriguez

  Right-handed pitcher Julio Rodriguez has quietly become one of the Phillies’ most promising prospects in recent years. Without the hype and buzz...

• Analysis

  Prospect Nation 2012: #9 RHP Jonathan Pettibone

  Right-handed pitcher Jonathan Pettibone, a third round selection in the 2008 amateur draft, was among the excellent starting rotation with Class A...

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  Fightins

  Prospect Nation 2012: #11 OF Tyson Gillies

  Having dealt with a series of significant injuries since joining the Phillies organization in the December 2009 trade that sent Cliff Lee...

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  Minor Leagues

  Prospect Nation 2012: #22 RHP David Buchanan

  Righty hurler David Buchanan has proven himself as a guy on the fast track upward in the developmental ranks. The 22-year-old ripped...

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  Blueclaws

  Prospect Nation 2012- #24 Cameron Rupp

  A blazing hot second half of his 2011 season solidified a spot on this list for catching prospect Cameron Rupp. Following a...

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  Blueclaws

  Prospect Nation 2012: #25- LHP Austin Wright & OF Aaron Altherr

  It just so happens that this year’s list of top 25 Phillies prospects includes 26 deserving talents. As a result, we have...