Now that the kids are back on the field, how are they doing? Let’s check on them to see if their trade value is going up.
Omaha 6, Lehigh Valley 2
It would be nice if there were something to get excited about at the Triple-A level. Instead, we’re left with retreads (who really cares what Tommy Pham does?) and guys who just have that Quad-A feel to them. We could lament the lack of relief pitching options again, or the lack of starting pitching depth, but that’s just beating a dead horse. There are some nice moments
here, but it’s just kind of boring to see each night. Someone needs to bring some kind of excitement to the level.
Reading 9, Altoona 5
I will continue to be impressed by Bryan Rincon re-establishing himself as something of a prospect this season. Another home run last night brings his season total to 13, a pretty impressive number for a guy that wasn’t known as a power prospect at all in the past. He’ll likely never be a starter for the Phillies or anyone else, but at least being a viable option off the bench can be of use somewhere. Also of note, Raylin Heredia notched his 100th hit on the season last night. He might have an allergic reaction should someone suggest more patience at the plate to him, but he’s had a great season.
Wilmington 7, Jersey Shore 4
I just get depressed looking at this roster. I know they probably won’t do it, but I wouldn’t mind some of the college bats they just drafted get their start here when they get assigned by the team to a roster. It would make this something more watchable since there really isn’t anything to get excited about. Nick Biddison had two hits on the night, including a double, but that’s about it for the BlueClaws.
Clearwater 6, Dunedin 4
Juan Villavicencio homered again for the Threshers, his twelfth of the season, to go along with a triple. It does feel like if someone is going to get moved this deadline, we’re going to hear a lot of his name coming up as someone teams are looking at trying to acquire. He’s been sneaky good for them. Cade Obermueller had a good night on the mound, striking out five in four innings. He’s been much improved of late.
