Talkin' Phils with Little Chase (10-18-13)

Hi everybody,

Some Phillies news to report so let's get started:

Phillies Coaching News:

Juan Samuel and Wally Joyner will be returning to the Phils next season in their same roles.  Samuel will once again be the 1st Base Coach and Joyner will return as Assistant Hitting Coach.  It was reported that Joyner would not be returning but that was obviously not the case.

Roster Changes:

Four players were outrighted to Triple A yesterday.  The players are Casper Wells (Outfield), Roger Bernadina (Outfield), Cesar Jimenez (Left Handed Relief Pitcher) and J.C. Ramirez (Right Handed Relief Pitcher).  John Lannan was also offered an opportunity to go to Triple A but he declined the assignment and is now a free agent.

** Update:  Casper Wells, Roger Bernadina and J.C. Ramirez declined to go to Triple A and are now free agents.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

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Casper Wells Returns from the DL

Hi everybody,

Phillies outfielder Casper Wells was activated from the DL (Disabled List) before tonight's game against the Atlanta Braves.  Wells has been on the DL since August 26th with vision problems...which have been corrected with LASIK surgery.  Welcome back!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Casper Wells Placed on the DL

Hi everybody,

Phillies outfielder Casper Wells was placed on the DL (Disabled List) on Monday due to vision problems.  He has been replaced on the roster by Pete Orr. Hopefully Wells eyesight problems are not serious and he will return to the team before too long.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 129: Diamondbacks (65-62) at Phillies (58-70)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's/this morning's game:*

Arizona Diamondbacks:                 12
Philadelphia Phillies:                      7

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 18th)

LP:   Casper Wells (0-1)


RBIs:**

Carlos Ruiz = 2 (20)
Roger Bernadina = 1 (1)
Chase Utley = 1 (49)
Darin Ruf = 2 (18)

** An additional run scored due to an error

Home Runs:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (4)
Roger Bernadina = 1 (1)
Darin Ruf = 1 (11)

Runs Scored:

Carlos Ruiz = 2 (22)
Roger Bernadina = 2 (2)
Jimmy Rollins = 2 (48)
Darin Ruf = 1 (24)


Longest game (time wise) in Phillies history at seven hours and six minutes. The Phils used their entire bullpen as well as today's starter Tyler Cloyd. They were forced to use outfielder Casper Wells and position player John McDonald as pitchers in the 18th inning.  I'm tired.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 126: Rockies (59-68) at Phillies (55-70)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Colorado Rockies:                      3
Philadelphia Phillies:                  4

WP:   Jake Diekman (1-3)


RBIs:*

Chase Utley = 1 (47)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (16)
Michael Young = 1 (38)

* An additional run scored due to an error

Home Runs:

Chase Utley = 1 (16)

Runs Scored:

Chase Utley = 1 (57)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (41)
Casper Wells = 1 (2)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (20)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 123: Dodgers (72-50) at Phillies (53-69)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Los Angeles Dodgers:                    2
Philadelphia Phillies:                      3

WP:   Jonathan Papelbon (3-1)


RBIs:

Darin Ruf = 1 (13)
Cody Asche = 1 (8)
Michael Young = 1 (37)

Home Runs:

Darin Ruf = 1 (8)

Runs Scored:

Darin Ruf = 1 (21)
Chase Utley = 1 (55)
Casper Wells = 1 (1)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Talkin' Phils with Little Chase (8-11-13)

Hi everybody,

I haven't done one of these in a very long time.  I have a few quick updates to report so here goes:

Roy Halladay:

Doc threw 75 pitches in a simulated game on Saturday in Clearwater, FL.  By all accounts, he looked good.  Halladay is scheduled to throw a bullpen session tomorrow and if it goes well, he will pitch a minor league rehab game on Thursday.  That means we could see Doc return to the big leagues by early September.  Yay!

Looking forward to seeing this again...

Laynce Nix & Demon Young:

Earlier this week, Laynce Nix & Delmon Young were designated for assignment to make room on the roster for the returning Domonic Brown and new Phillies outfielder Casper Wells.  Here are the final 2013 stats for Nix and Young:


Laynce Nix:

Batting Average = .180
RBIs = 7
Home Runs = 2
Runs Scored = 11
Walks = 8
Stolen Bases = 1
Strike Outs = 44

Delmon Young:

Batting Average = .261
RBIs = 31
Home Runs = 8
Runs Scored = 22
Walks = 14
Stolen Bases = 0
Strike Outs = 69



I wish Nix and Young all the best.  I really don't know much about Casper Wells but I do hope he isn't annoying like another Casper that I know.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase