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Written by Mike Mariano
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Wednesday, 17 March 2010 10:24 |
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If we've done anything as Phillies fans over the past two years it's been discussing the pros and cons of the Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay deals. Today we're looking into the Cleveland Plain-Dealer to see what the Wahoo's think of their newest crop of minor leaguers:
• Knapp: A 19-year-old right-hander, who underwent right shoulder surgery shortly after the deal was made. The Indians, reportedly, wouldn't have made the trade without him.
• Marson: Has a good chance to be the opening day catcher April 5 in Chicago.
• Carrasco: Like Knapp, he has a great pitcher's body. In a September call-up, he showed he throws hard and gets hit hard. He's expected to open the season at Class AAA Columbus.
• Donald: If there is a mystery player in the trade, Donald is probably it. After the July 29 trade, he played only 10 games for Columbus because he was recovering from surgery on his left knee and then injured his back.
From there the article goes on to rave about Donald, the grinder, and all of his merits as a future ballplayer for the Indians. Couple these guys with the Drabek, Taylor couple and there's plenty to come back and haunt us in the future. However if the current company along with Doc Halladay can bring another title to Philly all will be forgotten of the cost... right?
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