Garcia Named Low-A Southeast Player of the Week
Clearwater Threshers' infielder and Phillies’ 8th-ranked prospect (MLB.com) Luis Garcia was named the Low-A Southeast Player of the Week for August 23-29 after racking up 13 RBI and 3 home runs in the home series against the Tampa Tarpons (NYY). Garcia collected a hit in every game he appeared in
Martin's 3-RBI Night Contributes to Threshers' 6-3 Win Thursday Night.
BOX CLEARWATER, Fla. – Casey Martin went 2-for-3 with three RBI in the Threshers' Thursday night triumph over the Tampa Tarpons. The teams traded two spots in the second inning. Tampa (23-10) loaded the bases and walked in one run, followed by an RBI single by Anthony Volpe that put
Phillies notes: Howard gearing up
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- It is a brief statement, but with three words, Phillies director of player development Josh Bonifay reassured fans."He'll be ready," Bonifay said. The Philadelphia executive was referring to Spencer Howard, a non-roster invitee to Major League Spring Training camp who has yet to appear in a Grapefruit League
Toolshed: Hot finishes may lead to hot starts
When Hall of Fame infielder Rogers Hornsby was asked what he did in the winter without the national pastime, he reportedly answered, "I stare out the window and wait for spring." Sure, anyone could do that. And while staring, you could reflect on the last few games you watched and