Ruf went yard at Lehigh today

[Cedrique]

On a related note, when did they play this game? Are people really going to minor league baseball games on a Monday afternoon?

 

[Omar 382]

Of course not. You're supposed to follow the game live on your MILB At-Bat App, like this




http://images.macworld.com/images/article/2011/03/atbat11-230842.jpg

 

[Omar 382]

Whatever, link didn't work, but you get the idea of what it takes to be a real fan

 

[WestCoastPhan]

Wow it's about time! 43 AB's and finally a homerun. His "rehab" stint has apparently turned into just being in the minors.

 

[Omar 382]

I don't care. He should be with the big club.

 

[northeastphillyguy]

Franco also hit his 4th HR of the year. Franco can't hit right handed pitching and that is going to hold him back. Both he and Ruf are still trying to find their swing.

 

[Omar 382]

Maikel "James" Franco has 33 games at 3B and only 8 at first. That's bullshit. I've fallen in love with Asche, and expect him to be the starting third baseman for some time to come. At the least, he could platoon with Howard (and possibly Asche against a tough lefty) in 2015 and maybe by 2016 Sandberg will be smart enough to just swallow Ruben's pride and start Franco regularly over Howard. I can't see that happening this year or next, but assuming Howard doesn't produce the numbers he did in 2010 or 2011 in this year or the next, it is possible the Phillies are willing to sit him in the last year of his contract.

 

[Omar 382]

Looking ahead to 2016, we have a chance to have a really good homegrown infield.
Franco- 1B
Hernandez- 2B
Crawford- SS
Asche- 3B
Of course, a ton of shit can change, but this sounds like a great place to start. Speed and solid defense up the middle, and some power on the corners. Possibly Perkins and Dugan in the corners in the outfield.

 

[Retroram52]

Yep, Number One. I think he has turned a corner and I totally agree he'll be the starting third baseman and take his place in the long line of Phillies third baseman greats.

 

[Cedrique]

Whatever, link didn't work, but you get the idea of what it takes to be a real fan

Another day game today. I guess they got real fans in Buffalo

 

[WestCoastPhan]

ruf with 2 doubles and a walk today. I'd say it is time to bring him up!

 

[Omar 382]

Yes sir. The sooner the better at this point

 

[powerchord86]

Future HOFer!