A bit of a chilly day (by Florida standards) as HP Camp continued - the main focus today being on nutrition along with strength and conditioning. There were scheduled education sessions on base-running for the position players on Roberts field and all players did their toss and catch throwing drills as well. I saw no mound action for any pitchers - likely a built in early recovery day from the initial nine-square target throwing yesterday.
Big League early arrivals :
Jordan Romano was back at work once again - he had a toss and catch on flat ground in right field on Roberts this morning and then continued his indoor work. Jordan also took time to sign autographs for those seeking them - seems as advertised, a down to earth pleasant person. Rafael Marchan was on hand working today as well.
Injury Front :
RHP Christian McGowan recently had labrum surgery and will be out of action for approximately twelve months. He’s began his recovery work at the complex with the rehab team but is limited thus far as his arm is immobilized by a brace. Christian is a tremendous worker and will certainly put in the effort to re-gain top condition. He’s battled thru injury recovery the past two years after missing the majority of the 2022 season working back from TJ surgery. The young man remains in good spirits and is up for the challenge and work ahead of him, we wish him a complete recovery!
International Signing Day :
Today marks the beginning of the new international signing period for foreign born (outside of the U.S.) players. It’s anticipated that the Phillies will sign approximately thirty new players. Baseball America has reported “The Phillies typically sign at least one seven-figure bonus player, but this year they are spreading their bonus pool space around more with all of their signings as of now set to be under $1 million.”
Baseball America has listed the following Phillies signings thus far :
Nieves Izaguirre, SS, Venezuela
Elias Marrero, SS, Dominican Republic
Deivis Velasquez, C, Venezuela
Geremi Viloria, RHP, Venezuela
Daibert Cruceta, OF, Venezuela
Leonardo Carpio, OF, Venezuela
Rafael Oropeza, SS, Venezuela
Filippo Sabatini, RHP, Italy
Eduardo Guillen, OF, Cuba
Carlos Duran, LHP, Dominican Republic
Deiry Gonzalez, RHP, Dominican Republic
Anderson Araujo, C, Venezuela
Samuel Salcedo, SS, Venezuela
Nelson Prieto, C, Venezuela
Carlos Severino, SS, Dominican Republic
Reyner Zambrano, RHP, Venezuela
Happy Day, Happy Baseball ⚾️
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