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Phillies: Predicting Top 10 Prospects’ Call-up Dates

By George Stockburger

Mar 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (77) sits in the dugout against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (77) sits in the dugout against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Williams (79) runs out of the dugout against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Nick Williams: August 12

Originally, I was advocating for Williams to stay in Triple-A for the remainder of the season, and get called up next spring. The buzz around him however has forced his arrival date up a couple of months, especially with Peter Bourjos being a trade chip.

Williams is hitting an impressive .310 over his last 10 games. His strikeouts and hustle are a concern, but Pete MacKanin and Larry Bowa have worked with players such as Odubel Herrera and helped make adjustments.

I expect Bourjos to be traded during the August waiver period, resulting in Williams getting a few more weeks in the minors before his promotion.

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