Posted: Thursday, November 20, 2008, 5:51 PM | 59 comments |
 

Phillies trade away Golson
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More news. It's coming fast and furious today.

The Phillies have traded outfield prospect Greg Golson to the Texas Rangers for outfielder John Mayberry.  I haven't had a chance to touch base with GM Ruben Amaro -- as luck would have it, the move was announced after our conference call with him today -- but it appears to be a swap of projects. Mayberry is a power-hitter type, the son of former major leaguer John Mayberry Sr. He is a right-handed hitter with power, which the Phillies could use more of in case Pat Burrell departs via free agency.

The 25-year-old hit .264 with 20 home runs and 71 RBI last season at Double A Frisco and Triple A Oklahoma. A Stanford graduate, he was assigned to Triple A Lehigh Valley.

The bigger news might be the departure of Golson, whom the team drafted 21st over all in 2004. Once considered one of the organizations better prospects, he hit .282 wth 13 home runs, 60 RBI and 23 stolen bases for Double-A Reading this season. But he didn't appear to be major league ready. While he stole a base after being called up in September, he went hitless in six at-bats.
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:04 PM, 11/20/2008
    Uncle Chollie and Mayberry -- there's a joke in there somewhere.
    — mwilgus
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:04 PM, 11/20/2008
    Looks like we are beginning to repeat 1981. The phillies trade away a potential MLB player for a single to double AA star. This guy will never make the majors....his stats are pittiful!!!!!! Hey Rubin your 0-1!
    — martin710
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:06 PM, 11/20/2008
    Who is John Mayberry...except a 59 year old 1B from the Yankees
    — akaufman16
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:08 PM, 11/20/2008
    Why? For what? For WHO?
    — akaufman16
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:11 PM, 11/20/2008
    Who??
    — phillybirdz53
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:15 PM, 11/20/2008
    No No No....wrong move...don't trade away a great prospect for someone who is struggling to made the show.
    — crenshaw53
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:18 PM, 11/20/2008
    Who??
    — phillybirdz53
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:18 PM, 11/20/2008
    Who??
    — phillybirdz53
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:28 PM, 11/20/2008
    Im ok with the move. The Phils need someone who can come up by July and add depth to the OF, something they lack. Golson looked lost in the few AB's he had in Sept. Besides Amaro traded with the Rangers. When have the Rangers ever pulled a fast one on any team?
    — Gigs1777
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:29 PM, 11/20/2008
    Cardinal pride from Ruben Amaro. I think Mayberry better addresses our needs than Golson. If all goes well, Mayberry can contribute, off the bench, as a power bat against lefties. As far as rolls of the dice go, is Amaro looking to Mayberry as a long-term replacement for Ryan Howard? I'm not saying that he is nearly as talented, but he was projected to be a 20hr a year 1st baseman.
    — tgray83
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:35 PM, 11/20/2008
    Listed as 6'6" 230... turns 25 in December... 2 years older than Golson... but Golson looked lost at the plate this year
    — 93phils
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:36 PM, 11/20/2008
    Good deal, I watched Golson play in AA and the guy simply strikes out way too much for a player of his ilk. He reminds me of Michael Bourn.
    — dawggone
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:37 PM, 11/20/2008
    He's not a great prospect. I saw him 3 times down here in Maryland when Reading played Bowie and at Clearwater. He's not a good hitter but they made a big deal over his arm and speed. But you have to get on base to show off your speed and he didn't. He made a throw trying to get a guy trying to score from second and it sailed way over Marson's head. They don't need fast outfielders who can't hit. Pitching Pitching Pitching. We've got plenty of hitting and Marson and Donald are really good prospects. I'm wondering where Savory is and how Drabek is doing.
    — Phillyexp
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:50 PM, 11/20/2008
    Golson will never hit better than .220, if that... see M. Bourn. From what I have heard, Mayberry has 30+ HR potential. Anyone see Golson's AB's late in the season? UGLY. His blinding speed and 50+ sb potential may be missed.
    — OppoJack
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:23 PM, 11/20/2008
    Golson was another one of those "sure fire" future phillies star. RIIIIIGHT. I suppose he was gonna be great just like Reggie Taylor...oops I meant Marlon Byrd....aaahh, no no no...Michael Bourn....ah I give up.
    — robreagan


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David Murphy joined the Daily News as its Phillies beat writer in February of 2008. Born in Upper Merion and raised in the Poconos, he attended college at La Salle University before taking jobs with the Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Sun-News and the St. Petersburg ( Fla. ) Times. E-mail Dave at dmurphy@phillynews.com.

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