A thin pitching staff is Tyson Brummett's benefit
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A thin pitching staff is Tyson Brummett's benefit
Matt Gelb, Inquirer Staff Writer
MIAMI — Tyson Brummett last pitched in a game Aug. 31, and that was for triple-A Lehigh Valley. Since the minor-league season ended, the 28-year-old righthander has thrown bullpen sessions in Utah in preparation for winter ball.
On Sunday, he became a major leaguer.
Even with this season in its twilight, the Phillies need pitching depth. They do not have a starter for Tuesday's game because Tyler Cloyd was shut down with a tired arm. They do not have a true long man.
Rather than push some of the current pitchers, all of whom have logged a lengthy season, Brummett was summoned for help. His contract was purchased and catcher Brian Schneider was transferred to the 60-day disabled list to clear space.
"We need more pitching so we're comfortable," GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said.
Brummett will not start Tuesday, Amaro said. The likely candidate is reliever B.J. Rosenberg, who made six starts for triple-A Lehigh Valley. That could change if he's needed in a game before Tuesday.
Brummett posted a 3.20 ERA in 44 games between double A and triple A. He's long been viewed as an organizational arm.
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WTF is an 'organizational arm'?
Geez, the guy gets a cuppa coffee in the bigs and the scribes slam him before he even throws pitch one.
I thought MontCo's minions were 'organizational arms'. So, occasionally, are the scribes for Philly.com.
Poor Mr. Brummett, damned with such faint praise. I am sure on this one they consulted one Ryne (not Ryan) Sandberg.— 24sDad- "Organizational arm" probably means that they don't think he'd ever be a successful major league pitcher, but is good enough to fill space in the minor leagues. You know, the "Crash Davis" of the Reading and Lehigh Valley pitching staffs. That said...look for him in the Phillies' starting rotation next year.— SteveS11
- The "Big Piece" has a new nickname.Just call Howard-"Lead Foot". That's a funny explanation of how his big toe got broken.— RonGon
- Bring back The Wild Thing!!!!!!!— BaseballinReading
- 24sDad, relax dude. The "kid" is already 28 years old meaning he will be 29 next season. Not exactly a top prospect or future star.— carlosbeltran
- Since the Phillies are eliminated from the playoff picture there remain a scenario whereby Manuel will be retained for next year, but Ryne Sandberg will be the mananger. It goes like this. Manuel is asked to come back next year. However, he announces after the offer that he plans to step down as manager and recommends Sandberg for the job. Sandberg is hired to replace Manuel, who is then offered a one-year contract as bench coach for Sandberg. I know there are holes in this scenario but it is an interesting concept.— Ryno Rooter
- So we have a guy with a 12.00 era or close to it and he's a started. Can't wait.— Richardgozinya
- What a waste of money, Rub. Make your big three pitch early one more time and get your money's worth! Skip Kendrick to start, but keep him as a long man, as he's done, and pitch Halladay, Lee, and Hamels on 3 day rest! They have the rest of the fall to rest after that, and they only have to go four or five and let the relievers finish up, unless there is something in their contract to go longer for. I thought Halladay had a minimum innings pitched issue at hand. Is that correct, or am I thinking of another? How unfair for Brummett. They could just as easily hire a guy from Camden for a few days!
This is why we never should have traded Wilson Valdez. LOL LOL Where is Michael Schwimmer when you need him? Where is Crash Davis? Oh, that's right. He was trying to make a real field of dreams up in Zion IL. Talk about a crash... Jesse Biddle must be nearby, yes?— ocpizza - George Carlin used to say (paraphrasing), "take a person with average intelligence, and realize that half of the population is dumber than him". He must have been referring to the Comments section on philly.com.— Dave14
- At least Schneider has been taken off the 40-man roster. That's a step in the right direction.— jman
- let anyone play. The season is over, done, irrelevant, disappointing and forgettable. Go Eagles!
— phoenix phlash - @rynorooter: A more likely scenario will be that Sandberg will simply be added to the major league coaching staff ( Juan Samuel is an obvious firing candidate), will quietly be promised the manager's job in 2014, and will have plenty of input in the dugout for the 2013 season. Remember, Charlie doesn't really deserve to be fired after 5 straight trips to the playoffs, a WS title, and no losing seasons. Sandberg could use the major league coaching experience as well; as much as it looks like he has a future as a manager, we don't really know much more about him than that he can win games at AAA with average talent.— drbob1
