September 20 Philadelphia Daily News: “Just when the Phillies could use their best minor league players most, neither is available. As the Phillies enter a crucial stretch run, both Rightfielder of the Future Domonic Brown, 23, and rehabbed reliever Scott Mathieson, 26, are unavailable due to minor injuries. Yesterday, they received Paul Owens awards, given [More…]
September 11 Philadelphia Inquirer: “In theory, the way the Phillies‘ minor-league system is situated right now coincides nicely with the Phillies’ major-league roster. By all accounts, the Phillies‘ best prospects are now in the lower levels of the farm system. Outfielder Domonic Brown figures to replace Jayson Werth as the regular rightfielder next season, but [More…]
August 30 Philadelphia Inquirer “Last season, the Phillies called up seven players once rosters expanded in September. Expect a similar amount of help this season. On Wednesday, major-league rosters expand from 25 players to 40. Plenty of candidates in the minors could help fill out the roster during a pennant race. They won’t all arrive [More…]
July 15 By MIKE RADANO For the Daily News ALLENTOWN – Scott Mathieson has had his share of disappointment as a professional ballplayer, and last night was no exception. “Oh, I understand why I didn’t get in,” said Mathieson, who was the only pitcher not used by the International League in last night’s Triple A [More…]