Montanez, 30, has shown power potential in the high minors but has yet to receive a consistent opportunity to display that in the Majors. Much like Pat Misch, I wonder why Montanez chose to sign with the Phillies when he may have had more of an...

Both Bump and Thompson realize they're not going to be handed a roster spot. Seeking insurance for their major league rotation, the Phillies have brought in Joel Pinero, Dave Bush, and Pat Misch, and took a flyer on Scott Elarton, a former 17-game...

Bisons in May/June and after developing the yips throwing to first, was terrible for even the GCL Mets in August. Then in January he signed a deal with Cleveland. But don't feel too bad as his counterpart 26-yr old Michael Antonini wasn't anything...

They have plenty of depth, as well. Kyle Kendrick is as solid of a sixth starter as you are going to find. Joel Pineiro could realistically be a fourth starter on most big league teams. He could even be a candidate to start on opening day if he were a...

Of course, there are problems with this idea: 1. Blanton must prove he has value in the spring by demonstrating his health. 2. The Phillies must feel comfortable with either Kyle Kendrick, Joel Pineiro, Dave Bush, Austin Hyatt or Pat Misch combining to...

The ceiling of a serviceable no. 5 is still there but the less attractive career as a quad-A journeyman a la Pat Misch or Chuck James is suddenly a lot realer Drafted in the fourth round out of Cal-State Fullerton, Pill is a pitchability guy in the...