MLB Prospect Watch: Brody Colvin

Brody Colvin

Phillies pitching prospect Brody Colvin is hoping to put a rough 2011 season, and his off-the-field troubles, behind him says Bob Brookover of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Fellow prospect Phillippe Aumont is much closer to the majors than Colvin, and should in fact see the big leagues this season according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com.
Trevor May has struggled with his control during his minor league career, but he's working on his body control this off-season by doing yoga notes Marcus Hayes of the Philadelphia Daily News..

In his first start of the 2011 season, Dodgers pitching prospect Aaron Miller struck out nine batters in six innings of work, reports Ashley Marshall of MiLB.com.
Phillies prospect Brody Colvin threw six innings and gave up just one earned run, but didn't factor into the decision in what turned into a 23-inning affair, reports Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Press.
Also on the mound for the Phillies farm system was Jesse Biddle, who gave up three runs over five innings of work, says Joe Berkery of Philly.com.
Orioles prospect Jonathan Schoop recorded the first 4-RBI night of his career, reports theshorebirds.com.
In other prospect action...
- Diamondbacks prospects had a big night in Visalia, as Matt Davidson and Bobby Borchering each knocked three doubles, and Chris Owings hit his 5th home run of the season.
- Gary Brown knocked two doubles and stole two bases, and Brandon Crawford added a double and scored two runs in support of fellow Giants prospect Zack Wheeler, who struggled on the mound on Monday, giving up giving up four earned runs in four innings, and walking six batters in the process.
- Both Trey McNutt and Wade Miley struggled facing off against one another, as the Cubs prospect McNutt gave up a home run to Diamondbacks OF prospect Marc Krauss, two of his four runs allowed, while Miley allowed four runs of his own.
- Astros prospect Mike Foltynewicz earned his second win of the season, giving up just one earned run over seven innings of work.

Phillies pitching prospect Brody Colvin is heading to the disabled list with what is being reported as a back injury, according to PhuturePhillies.com. Colvin had to leave the game in his last start before completing the third inning.
Tyler Chatwood will get another start for the Angels, reports Sam Miller of the Orange County Register.
The Dodgers have a hole to fill at short stop after Rafael Furcal broke his thumb on Monday, and Jared Massey of LAdodgertalk.com speculates whether the team will promote Dee Gordon to take his place.
The Astros farm system isn't the barren wasteland it once was, and Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle notes some of the more intriguing story lines within the system, including Jordan Lyles inevitable call-up and the organizational battle at short stop between Jonathan Villar and Jiovanni Mier.

After a disappointing 2010 season, Brad Holt is looking to bounce back and re-establish himself on the Mets' radar, says Dan Martin of the New York Post.
The Phillies have a number of intriguing young arms, and John Sickles compares two very similar righties, Brody Colvin and Jarred Cosart.
Those arms aren't among the group competing for a spot on the Phillies pitching staff, but Vance Worley has a chance to stick as a long reliever after a brief stint in the majors last season, says David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News, and Justin De Fratus, Michael Schwimer, and Mike Stutes will all be in camp with an outside shot at grabbing a roster spot.
The signing of Darwin Castillo was completed by the Royals over the weekend, and Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star has a little more on the right-hander out of the Dominican.

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