2022 Phillies Major League Regular Season Discussion

zambonir 2022-07-12 20:44:05 UTC #1104

With 24 players they're not gonna bring up anyone besides the catcher today right?

zambonir 2022-07-12 21:09:48 UTC #1105

Nick Duron gets the call

andyb 2022-07-12 21:18:18 UTC #1106

40-man roster page lists Duron but not the 4 players on the restricted list. They clearly can handle this better. Assume they wanted the extra pitcher tonight and that 13-pitcher limit does not count Nola and Gibson.

Looks like this puts off the potential Bohm IL decision until Friday. That will be a messy 40-man decision day as I think Romero needs to come off his rehab by then too. Brogdon also may not be technically counted yet.

Edit - Duron looked good to me in Spring Training. Another one of those high velocity guys in the 96-98 range with oontrol issues but he has been pretty good the last few weeks. Unclear if he is in Toronto yet.

andyb 2022-07-13 19:42:32 UTC #1107

Interesting lineup twist today. Stott bumped up to 5th and Didi back to 7th. It is not as if Stott is tearing the cover off the ball (683 OPS last 15) but he has been solid and Didi has not.

Stott could be getting a chance to win the full time SS job when Segura is back.

Observation 2 - Stott is our number 5 hitter.

zambonir 2022-07-13 19:44:06 UTC #1108

Rossman on what's essentially the taxi squad I guess?

gmwannabe 2022-07-13 19:48:51 UTC #1109

Casty still in the 5 hole?? I hope not.

gmwannabe 2022-07-13 19:49:10 UTC #1110

3 hole, sorry.

andyb 2022-07-13 19:49:52 UTC #1111

Kelly optioned so Toffey goes there. And since we can replace Gibson for this game we put Rossman in that non-40 man roster category. So he'll go back down along with Duron after today. And Camargo probably replaces Toffey by Friday though Toffey would have to go through waivers.

We'll still need a 40-man spot for JoJo, so roster roulette week continues. And Brogdon might force another 40-man move if he is also ready.

On the lineup, we just have so few options. I might give Stubbs a shot at a higher spot but the team probably thinks the early offense from him was just luck.

andyb 2022-07-14 15:47:56 UTC #1112

Discouraging outing from Brogdon who potentially could get activated for tomorrow. It has been over 3 weeks for him on the COVID list. Looks like he needs another rehab outing or two. He'll require a 40-man move. I think JoJo will require a move today also.

More side eye, Brogdon - .2 IP 3 H 2 ER 0 BB 0 K 1 HBP 2 WP, fastball was 92-94
— Matt Winkelman ( @Matt_Winkelman ) July 14, 2022

Early moves. Rossman, Duron, Marchan, Toffey back to the minors. Nola, Gibson, Realmuto, Bohm reinstated. Still need decision on Bohm (IL?), Romero, Brogdon, Camargo, potentially Maton (4 hits last night at LHV).

zambonir 2022-07-14 17:02:00 UTC #1113

Funny sidenote given the Toronto mess - I'll bet you dollars to donuts Brogdon and many other players are not boosted, and therefore likely to be more susceptible to a longer bout of COVID. Some of these guys are also getting it for a second time and studies are beginning to show that while you're still not going to get seriously ill it can hit you harder or increase long COVID type issues (which could be as simple as, sore joints or exhaustion, neither ideal for a pro athlete). And if I had to be in a room with four unvaccinated co-workers all the time I'd want that booster. Hopefully most of them got it (unlike the country overall).

The breakthrough cases are basically unavoidable and none of the players are eligible for second boosters but when we look back on the season there are definitely going to be a few losses that were tied to the virus either way.

Philsmania 2022-07-14 17:17:24 UTC #1114

It does seem like a trip to Miami always shows up on the schedule when the Phillies are scuffling.

andyb 2022-07-14 21:00:08 UTC #1115

This gets the Phillies to 40, with the caveat that they need 40-man spots for Romero (rehab clock expired) and Brogdon (on COVID list). https://t.co/DAnYE6y6r6
— Matt Gelb ( @MattGelb ) July 14, 2022

Kelly outrighted to LHV. Still need 2 more 40 man spots. Toffey is still on I believe. Crouse to the 60 is also possible for a second move. Cristopher Sanchez I think is still on the 26-man roster so that would be where Romero would likely go unless they option him down. And then Brogdon's spot seems most likely Appel. Appel has pitched pretty well, though I admit his fastball looks pretty straight to me. Offspeed stuff is decent but I have a feeling he'll get him more with additional exposure.

zambonir 2022-07-14 21:06:30 UTC #1116

I'm sure Appel will be back but Nick Nelson still holds that job. I assume they will option Romero. Sanchez still has to make a start (if not for Suarez than for Eflin).

Austinfan 2022-07-14 21:17:28 UTC #1117

Of course, at some point they may waive Familia if they can't find a sucker.

zambonir 2022-07-14 21:55:40 UTC #1118

Possibly, but still almost three weeks away. They are certainly not going to find a "sucker." But if they have to pay all or most of his salary anyway it may be possible to put him in deal. Realistically, they probably already know that's not going to happen and could cut him tomorrow if they really wanted to. But with Brogdon out and Coonrod still out and Appel not necessarily certain to be better (let alone Kelly or Duron or Rossman) maybe not quite yet.

EDmuch 2022-07-14 23:06:41 UTC #1119

Well here in Columbus I have been distracted for the past 24 hours because WE GOT JOHNNY HOCKEY ON BOARD !!! anyway, rrying to read everything and catch up.

andyb 2022-07-15 16:52:25 UTC #1120

Looks like Suarez will start Saturday and Camargo is ready tonight.

Still need 40-man moves for Romero and maybe Brogdon if they get activated though they could easily hold off on Brogdon and Romero could be optioned to Lehigh Valley, especially with the All Star Break coming up and a desire for him to keep building up his arm strength.

andyb 2022-07-15 19:05:48 UTC #1121

Bohm not in the lineup tonight (Vierling instead of Camargo at 3B). And Moniak gets his first start in awhile against Alcantara. Good luck Mickey!

zambonir 2022-07-15 19:27:13 UTC #1122

Well I suppose if you're trying to win a 2-1 game maybe OF defense is more important, especially when Herrera isn't actually hitting any better than Moniak in recent weeks (months?).

But did they activate Camargo? Still deciding whether Bohm goes on IL?

andyb 2022-07-15 19:35:35 UTC #1123

They did activate Bohm from the restricted list. They also optioned Sanchez and activated both Brogdon and Romero while doing the Crouse 60-day move. Assume they will do Toffey for the other 40-man spot but nothing on Camargo yet.

Suarez Saturday will mean a pitcher gets optioned (likely Appel unless there is another injury). And the obvious move for Camargo would be Moniak instead of Munoz in my mind. Or Bohm to IL backdated I guess. If Bohm can't start tonight you might as well let the swelling on the finger go down and wait till after the break.