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Darin Ruf Honored for Multitude of Skillful Minor Leaguing

26-year-old prospect awaits shot at Majors, disappointment of ludicrous fanbase It was a white knuckle race, but in the end the Minor League Baseball Award for Best Offensive Player went to Darin Ruf,…Read More

Phillies Re-Sign Nonfactor Scott Podsednik to Minor League Deal

Per the rule that the Phillies only sign 35-year-old men to play in their farm system, Scott Podsednik has been re-signed by the organization for another year, along with several others with even less…Read More

Phillies Add to Stockpile of Old Veteran Minor Leaguers

With every signing, there are question marks.  In this case, we have “Who is Scott Elarton?” Scott has pitched for such MLB powerhouses as Houston, Colorado, Cleveland, and Kansas City over…Read More

Phillies Farm System Ready to Move on from Offseason Coach Trauma

After several weeks in therapy, the Phillies have finally begun the emotional process of collecting their pride and newfound abandonment issues and moving on. Mark Parent is gone; he made his choice.…Read More

Everybody Look at Freddy Galvis and Respect Him

You may have noticed that our “Afterberth: IronPigs Edition” series quickly ended without so much as a whimper.  That is because the unthinkable happened and Lehigh Valley was completely eliminated…Read More

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Michael Schwimer Reaches Big Leagues After Prolonged Bout with Not Doing So

It took a few years, as well as a month of complaints followed by apologies, but enough people have finally…Read More

Rich Dubee Blames David Herndon for all that David Herndon

“…and we’re going to see some action in the Phillies bullpen,” Tom McCarthy will…Read More

Everyone in Phillies Farm System Destined for Hall of Fame

“…once they get to the show, all it takes is a great day for them to be remembered.” –Brad…Read More

Jesse Biddle Celebrates End of 16-Inning Game by Pitching

A little less than 2,000 people were missing from the stands of First Energy Park; otherwise they would…Read More

Phillies May Decide One Gary Matthews is Just Not Enough

When you hear Gary Matthews talking, he’s either getting you to buy hats, or making sure there’s…Read More

Phillies Scout Says Phillies Are Great, Goes to Cubs

The off season is crammed full of moves, like Ruben Amaro’s head full of secrets.  Even when blockbuster…Read More

Ironpigs Stadium Literally Wins “Best Place Ever”

You know, I’ve never heard of Gameops.com but because they are willing to award us with a first…Read More

Phillies Complete 40-Man Roster by Adding Crazy Person

The Phillies returned to the endless guidance this site provides for them and linked first baseman Matt…Read More

Phils Signing Pitchers Faster Than I Can Blog

“Minor league contracts” appear to now be the chief form of currency in the Philadelphia…Read More