Philadelphia Phillies (MLB): Back to reality

[Halladay]

Eickhoff looks like a solid piece for the future.

 

[HammerTime44]

Alfaro and Quinn called up after Reading was elimanted last night. Quinn is in the lineup batting 2nd playing CF today.

 

[Hiesenberg]

Quinn is probably one of the most exciting players of the prospects, that guy can add an extra base to every hit. He just can't stay healthy.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

I can't wait to see Alfaro start socking some dingers. Hopefully he can be a Pudge-type of catcher. I know he's got the rocket arm like Pudge (not sure if it is as good but he's supposedly got a cannon), but I'd love to see a catcher batting third or fourth in the lineup. Old School Piazza/Pudge style.

 

[Hiesenberg]

Yea, Alfaro has a ridiculous arm and apparently super accurate.

 

[JDinkalage Morgoone]

I can't wait to see Alfaro start socking some dingers. Hopefully he can be a Pudge-type of catcher. I know he's got the rocket arm like Pudge (not sure if it is as good but he's supposedly got a cannon), but I'd love to see a catcher batting third or fourth in the lineup. Old School Piazza/Pudge style.

Pudge is a high high mark to hit but I hope he can.

 

[Cody Webster]

Quinn with 2 doubles tonight

 

[montreal]

watched Lakewood smoke Rome in game 1 of the Championship series for the SAL. Kilome was outstanding, they couldn't touch him as he had the FB and a nasty CB working all night. A 1 hit SO with 9k's. Going to be very interesting to see where this kid is at in the future if he puts some more mass on that skinny frame.

 

[Hiesenberg]

Kilome and Ortiz are the two guys I hear most about from in the low minors.

Ortiz is think was in GCL.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

Pudge is a high high mark to hit but I hope he can.

Oh yeah, I'm not saying that's where I think he's heading, just in my head that's what I envision when we are talking about a high-end catcher prospect with a cannon for an arm. I'd gladly take another Chooch or Chooch comparable, but I hope he turns into Pudge. He was one of my favorites growing up. He's got the chops for the HOF but I think there was some steroids rumbling at one point so I doubt he gets in any time soon.

 

[Hiesenberg]

Oh yeah, I'm not saying that's where I think he's heading, just in my head that's what I envision when we are talking about a high-end catcher prospect with a cannon for an arm. I'd gladly take another Chooch or Chooch comparable, but I hope he turns into Pudge. He was one of my favorites growing up. He's got the chops for the HOF but I think there was some steroids rumbling at one point so I doubt he gets in any time soon.

Projections wise, he's projected to be much better offensively than Chooch, it was his defense that needed work, which he did improve. Not sure he'll be Chooch level D. Chooch had a slightly plus arm, but the guy was a general behind the plate, super hard to get anything by him.

That's why you get the pudge comparable, pudge could hit, play d, and throw. If Alfaro puts it together you'll get a more pudge like catcher than Chooch.

 

[JDinkalage Morgoone]

I will miss Chooch's game calling the most, probably. Such a smart catcher. No coincidence he caught 4 no hitters.

 

[montreal]

Kilome and Ortiz are the two guys I hear most about from in the low minors.

Ortiz is think was in GCL.

Ortiz was in the GCL but I would say the biggest buzz from any Phillies prospect would be Sixto Sanchez. Of course Moniak is going to get a lot of buzz being the 1st overall but Sanchez dominated and has been getting great reviews from scouts. Adonis Medina is another up there with Kilome.

 

[zarley zelepukin]

We should give Chooch some credit for his offense though. He made himself into a solid hitter and had a couple really strong offensive seasons. Aside from Utley, he might have been the best guy on the team at having consistently good at-bats. Wish he had Alfaro's power.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

We should give Chooch some credit for his offense though. He made himself into a solid hitter and had a couple really strong offensive seasons. Aside from Utley, he might have been the best guy on the team at having consistently good at-bats. Wish he had Alfaro's power.

Yeah Chooch when he was battling 8th for a while was such a nice weapon to have. I miss him already.

 

[JDinkalage Morgoone]

I'll miss Chooch forever. I had season tix in left field for 8 years, only he and Chris Coste hit home runs in my general vicinity. Should've caught them both if I wasn't mobbed by idiots.

 

[Jack Straw]

I'll miss Chooch forever. I had season tix in left field for 8 years, only he and Chris Coste hit home runs in my general vicinity. Should've caught them both if I wasn't mobbed by idiots.

Everyone should...



Chooch is the man

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Chooch is ****ing amazing. I think he now easily took over my favorite catcher for the Phillies (it was Lieberthal).

 

[FLYguy3911]

Sal Fasano was my favorite Phillies catcher.

 

[Jack Straw]

 

[CutOnDime97]

You're forgetting Chris Coste.

 

[Sombastate]

Ruiz is DEFINITELY my all time favorite catcher.

I would argue that Utley, Hamels, Halladay, Ruiz and Rollins are all in my top 10 favorite Phillies

 

[Rebels57]

Ruiz is DEFINITELY my all time favorite catcher.

I would argue that Utley, Hamels, Halladay, Ruiz and Rollins are all in my top 10 favorite Phillies

Hard to argue that. Victorino is up there for me too.

 

[Hiesenberg]

the 08-10 Phils were all the fricking best. I'm not sure I can rank any.

Not only were they great players, but they were great people.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

So when does Galvis get zapped for second PED offense? Not buying a "swing adjustment" is the driving force behind the numbers.