Martin got his first win in MLB ball yesterday against the Cubs al beit he only went 5 Innings. 3 BB and 4 K's there is no doubt he has the stuff to get big league hitters out if he can cut down on the walks.
Asche with a magnificent performance got his first MLB HR on a 3-5 day with two RBI. Cody surely will report to ST as the everyday 3B for 2014.
Utley formerly announced after the game he signed an extension that would hopefully keep him in red pinstripes for the remainder of his career. He does possess a full no trade clause but you know how those things go. Chase is a model franchise player and will go down as the greatest 2B in Phillies history and one of the best 2B of all time. 26 doesn't say much but when he speaks he always says the right things. He is the kind of player you want your young guys coming up to be around and learning from.
It's not easy to win championships you need stars and MVP caliber seasons from multiple players just to get in that dance. And then you need a bunch of luck just ask the 2012 Tigers and the 2011 Phillies and countless other teams that led the league in wins and walked away with nothing.
On the Pharm J.P. Crawford our #1 pick this June is tearing it up. In 128 PA's he has a .480 OBP and a 1.017 OPS. Certainly he has a long way to go before we can say he will be a star in the bigs but essentially that is what the stats look like for future franchise players. They simply hit the ground running and never look back.
A name to watch: Venn Biter a fiery little red head out of Clarksville TN drafted in the 30th round. Venn had a scholarship to UAB, a two sport star in HS he also played PG on the basketball team. Baseball however is his deal and he pushed his sign until the last day. They think he can hit, get on base and go get it in the outfield and do it all with a little bit of swagger and grit. Good Luck Venn.
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