Comments on: Antonio Bastardo: What to expect?

By: The Amazing Antonio Bastardo

The Amazing Antonio Bastardo — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:12:35 +0000

[...] hampered him in ’08, but in ’09 he earned a much anticipated call-up as a starter. After flashing some brilliance in his first start, he struggled, and only made 5 starts for the [...]

By: Exploring Bastardo’s All-Star Chances « Live From Upper Gwynedd.

Exploring Bastardo’s All-Star Chances « Live From Upper Gwynedd. — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:25:46 +0000

[...] called upon to replace the injured Brett Myers; he was greeted with hype and enthusiasm, but seen as short, with a deceptive delivery and a plus-change-up to induce strikeouts. Coincidentally, the scouting report used for the purposes of researching this [...]

By: bski

bski — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:52:13 +0000

Yeah, I feel the same way. I want absolutely no part of Padilla and, at this point, I really don’t see what we would do with Glavine, nor what he could give us above and beyond what we already have. I too would much rather see us let it play out with Happ and Bastardo than to mess around with things now. I’d love to see us have the rotation you posted in #20, Pete.

I posted the link and the quotes from the article because I was surprised by it, especially considering the starts we’ve gotten from Happ and Bastardo. Whoever that NL exec is, he seems pretty certain that we’re going to end up with one of them (probably Glavine) very soon. I guess the only NL exec that really matters is Amaro. Let’s hope he has enough sense to stay away from both of them.

By: Pete

Pete — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:43:04 +0000

Tim -

Thanks for commenting and sharing the link.

In terms of a division as a whole, it's hard to argue with the rankings, only because the Nationals are historically bad at this point, the Marlins aren't far behind and the Braves are just at .500. However, the Phils/Mets are as good a top-2 as any division, and the Braves looked poised to make a move upward.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:22:14 +0000

Hey Guys great Blog. I have been following yall everyday for about a year now. I live in Texas but I am from the Lehigh Valley originally. Missing seein my Phils play live at the ballpark, but i got the directv package and dont miss a game. Please no on Padilla!!! Once we got rid of the guys with the poor attitudes (Padilla, Wagner and Abreu) we finally became serious contenders. Lets not backtrack here. Maybe a test run with Glavine but i like lettin these kids have a go. If Happ continues to pitch like he has we are not in that bad of shape. On another note check out this article about the division rankins. Pretty ridiculous in my opinion but surrounded by Rangers fans I need some hometown input! http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9636394/After-two-months,-it's-time-to-rank-the-divisions

By: jjg

jjg — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:50:41 +0000

Picture looks like Red Lion, PA’s Scott Fitzkee breakin’ left on an out pattern.

By: Pete

Pete — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:45:26 +0000

Adam -

I think Drabek is usually 93-95 on the fastball.

I'm not sure about Savery. He's actually been better this year than last.

This is from Baseball America....it's his scouting report right after he was drafted...

Strengths: As a lefty two-way player in college, he garnered comparisons to Mark Mulder. While his fastball velocity was down for much of the spring, Savery flashed 90-94 mph heaters by May and pitched at 88-92 mph in his pro debut. He also can be effective at 86-89 mph. His changeup has the potential to be an above-average pitch and his slurvy breaking ball grades as average to plus. The Phillies rave about his work ethic.

Weaknesses: Just a year removed from surgery, Savery predictably struggled with the command of all his pitches in his pro debut. He didn’t repeat his delivery well, in part because he was worn down. The last four Rice starting pitchers drafted in the first round have had major arm surgeries, a track record that scared a lot of clubs.

I guess the Phillies thought his work ethic / post-surgery would improve what appeared from above to be an 88-92mph fastball, average change-up and average slurve. He doesn't appear to have improved, yet...

By: Pete

Pete — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:40:10 +0000

here are my thoughts, in picture form

By: Pete

Pete — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:34:16 +0000

bski-

thanks for the link.

however – my response to those rumors are as follows….

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!

Glavine is beyond washed up and Padilla is a headcase and clubhouse cancer (Rich Dubee told me as much when I worked there).

Who would Glavine replace, Moyer? Would they be stupid enough to put him in Bastardo’s place?

If I’m choosing between the 2, I’d prefer Glavine, who I guess could be better than Moyer. I want no part of the Floatilla.

By: bski

bski — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:30:26 +0000

How about this bit of news from baseballdigest.com:

“According to an industry source, suddenly out of work pitchers Tom Glavine and Vicente Padilla will not be jobless for long.”
“One NL exec told BaseballDigest.com on Wednesday night the Phillies “like both pitchers and will sign one of them before the week is out.””
“The Phillies have been waiting for just this type of opportunity; take a veteran starter for a test drive for the next month or so before having to make any hard decisions about (San Diego’s Jake) Peavy or (Houston’s Roy) Oswalt.”
“Glavine, who spurned the Phillies for the Mets back in 2003, is said to be “furious” with how the Braves handled the situation and “can’t wait to stick it up their (bleep).” Signing with the Phillies would go a long way towards fulfilling that goal.”
“The Phillies are said to prefer Glavine (and the NL exec said the veteran southpaw’s agent made an immediate call to Phillies’ GM Ruben Amaro, Jr. as soon as the release was requested by Glavine, who chose to get cut rather than retire a Brave), but would gladly take a flier on the former Phillie Padilla if they fail to come to terms with Glavine.”