Posted By Kevin K. Story by Phillies Beat Writer Todd Zolecki
Fourteen Players Re-Assigned to Minor League Camp The Phillies re-assigned 14 players to Minor League camp today:
Pitchers: Phillippe Aumont, Yohan Flande, Scott Mathieson, Drew Naylor, J.C. Ramirez, Jesus Sanchez, Joe Savery and Bill White.
Catchers: Tuffy Gosewisch, Kevin Nelson and John Suomi.
Infielders: Freddy Galvis.
Outfielders: Quintin Berry and Tyson Gillies.
Some people thought Mathieson might have a chance to win a job in the bullpen, but Ruben Amaro Jr., Charlie Manuel and Rich Dubee stressed early in camp that Mathieson needed innings, and needed to work on his secondary pitches. He'll get that opportunity in the Minors. But I still think the Phillies could have Mathieson on their roster this season, if he shows enough improvement. They still love his arm.
Aumont, Gillies and Ramirez came to the Phillies in the Cliff Lee trade, but none of them had any illusions about making the club. Aumont heads to Minor League camp working on a new/old delivery. Gillies heads to Minor League camp trying to slow things down at the plate.
"I'm leaving on a good note," Aumont said. "I got some experience. I'll go down there, get that pitch count up and get my arm ready for the season. I'm actually excited about it. It was all at once (the new delivery). It was kind of shaky a little bit at the beginning, but I guess that's why the Minor Leagues are there."
"It was a great experience for me," Gillies said. "Being able to see the way these superstars go about their business was really exciting, watching how they prepare every day, seeing their daily routines. I learned the things I need to be successful, and where consistency starts. Charlie told me the things I need to work on, slowing things down. Slower. Slower when I'm hitting. He wants me to be slow with the feet, and quick with the hands. Basically just stay back a little bit more. Keep my hands and everything back and try not to lunge at everything. Let the ball come to me."
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Fourteen Players Re-Assigned to Minor League Camp The Phillies re-assigned 14 players to Minor League camp today:
Pitchers: Phillippe Aumont, Yohan Flande, Scott Mathieson, Drew Naylor, J.C. Ramirez, Jesus Sanchez, Joe Savery and Bill White.
Catchers: Tuffy Gosewisch, Kevin Nelson and John Suomi.
Infielders: Freddy Galvis.
Outfielders: Quintin Berry and Tyson Gillies.
Some people thought Mathieson might have a chance to win a job in the bullpen, but Ruben Amaro Jr., Charlie Manuel and Rich Dubee stressed early in camp that Mathieson needed innings, and needed to work on his secondary pitches. He'll get that opportunity in the Minors. But I still think the Phillies could have Mathieson on their roster this season, if he shows enough improvement. They still love his arm.
Aumont, Gillies and Ramirez came to the Phillies in the Cliff Lee trade, but none of them had any illusions about making the club. Aumont heads to Minor League camp working on a new/old delivery. Gillies heads to Minor League camp trying to slow things down at the plate.
"I'm leaving on a good note," Aumont said. "I got some experience. I'll go down there, get that pitch count up and get my arm ready for the season. I'm actually excited about it. It was all at once (the new delivery). It was kind of shaky a little bit at the beginning, but I guess that's why the Minor Leagues are there."
"It was a great experience for me," Gillies said. "Being able to see the way these superstars go about their business was really exciting, watching how they prepare every day, seeing their daily routines. I learned the things I need to be successful, and where consistency starts. Charlie told me the things I need to work on, slowing things down. Slower. Slower when I'm hitting. He wants me to be slow with the feet, and quick with the hands. Basically just stay back a little bit more. Keep my hands and everything back and try not to lunge at everything. Let the ball come to me."
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