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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Phils acquire AAA pitcher Mazone; callup forthcoming?

The Phillies have acquired minor league pitcher Brian Mazone from the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team confirmed. Mazone is a former Phillies farmhand, and the move could very well be intended to plug a hole in the Lehigh Valley rotation if/when Carlos Carrasco, Drew Carpenter or Rodrigo Lopez is recalled to start Thursday or Friday or whenever they decide to use a youngster.  I wouldn't be surprised by an announcement on that later today. Mazone, 32, is 0-1 with an 8.44 ERA in triple-A this season.

Posted by Andy Martino @ 2:09 PM  Permalink | 65 comments
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Posted 02:29 PM, 06/30/2009
EL Zorro
I rather have Leo Mazzone. At least he knows a thing or two about pitching.
Posted 02:51 PM, 06/30/2009
EL Zorro
That made me ask, how come the Phillies always get the wrong person? We got Frank Torre instead of Joe Torre, Vince DiMaggio instead of the Yankee Clipper, Ken Brett instead of George Brett. We got Jeremy Giambi instead of Jason, Mark Leiter instead of Al, Mike Maddux instead Gregg and now Brian Mazone instead of Leo. I rather have Leo throwing BPs.
Posted 02:52 PM, 06/30/2009
fafafooey
I would rather have a Calzone.
Posted 02:55 PM, 06/30/2009
EL Zorro
I rather have uncle Leo or Constanza, from Seinfeld.
Posted 03:06 PM, 06/30/2009
BaseballinReading
He is just for Lehigh. I don't think they want Savery or Drabek to jump up to AAA.
Posted 03:09 PM, 06/30/2009
TBear
As soon as I saw the headline I KNEW there would be comments like these! But 'El Zorro's' just made me giggle for 10 minutes...How very "Phillies" that is man, great posting!
Posted 03:15 PM, 06/30/2009
TommyGun
He'll be plugging a hole alright.
Posted 03:18 PM, 06/30/2009
kiwi
what about stu gotz? or grande cojones? man, could we use these guys!
Posted 03:20 PM, 06/30/2009
inquisitor
His ERA fits well in the middle of our 'pen
Posted 03:24 PM, 06/30/2009
BudSelig_isthenext_MrBurns
why would philly.com photoshop a beard on an 8 year old's face. I don't get it.
Posted 03:25 PM, 06/30/2009
wearethechampions
i had one at pizza hut yesterday, delicious
Posted 03:27 PM, 06/30/2009
Philly Fan in Kuwait
This is a pretty good group of replies so far...
Posted 03:31 PM, 06/30/2009
rich_gelman
nice one, selig.
Posted 03:34 PM, 06/30/2009
mish798798
Nice thought Zorro, but Constanza works for the Yankees organization. Steinbrenner would have to release him. But Uncle Leo is available.
Posted 03:35 PM, 06/30/2009
kdubs
el zorro get a life my man
Posted 03:38 PM, 06/30/2009
bleufunk
HAHA Tommygun.
Posted 03:39 PM, 06/30/2009
syddan26
Mazzone has an 8.44 ERA. He should sell when he gets to 9. Why did this even make it into the paper?
Posted 03:39 PM, 06/30/2009
syddan26
Mazzone has an 8.44 ERA. He should sell when he gets to 9. Why did this even make it into the paper?
Posted 03:43 PM, 06/30/2009
disulfide
Amaro is not exactly setting the trade deadline world on fire with this move is he.
Posted 03:45 PM, 06/30/2009
momeara001
El Zorro's comments can't be topped. . .but, let's try to continue with that theme...Mitch Williams instead of Ted Williams, Von Hayes instead of Isaac Hayes?
Posted 04:01 PM, 06/30/2009
EL Zorro
Yeah, Costanza is a Yankee but he can buy fafafooey a good Calzone.
Posted 04:02 PM, 06/30/2009
thebaron
Better watch or Keith Hernandez will spit on us
Posted 04:07 PM, 06/30/2009
BigDawg13
Maybe the Phils can hire Art Vandelay to import some better pitching and export Jack Taschner.
Posted 04:16 PM, 06/30/2009
pokey1228
Is this the guy who got called up a few years back for his major league debut only to have the game rained out? That had to be a real kick in the stomach.
Posted 04:22 PM, 06/30/2009
bobby
Mickey Morandini instead of... Mrs. Morandini.
Posted 04:23 PM, 06/30/2009
lonestar2000
... Mickey Morandini instead of Mickey Mantle ...
Posted 04:29 PM, 06/30/2009
Dave34
Big deal, they acquired a stiff who used to be here before. He wasn't any good then and he doesn't appear to have improved either. A move they've made many, many times over. References: Ashby, Andy; Eaton, Adam; Williams, Mike. Andy doesn't say what they gave up to get Mazzone but my guess is some used sunflower seeds, a pack of Skipper Charlie's favorite gum, and a copy of Chris Coste's latest book.
Posted 04:30 PM, 06/30/2009
bobby
Vandelay could never go to his right. Last I heard, he was out of baseball, working as an importer/exporter or some such thing. But my friend Bob Sacamano, now there's a guy who can really throw some leather. Did I mention that he eats horsemeat?
Posted 04:31 PM, 06/30/2009
Serge_Matthews
i'd rather have DP Dough
Posted 04:32 PM, 06/30/2009
Dave34
So that's what happened to Rusty. Never should have fed him all that Beefarino.
Posted 04:33 PM, 06/30/2009
GoPhilsGo
But then again ... Gary Matthews instead of Chris Matthews, Ryan Howard instead of Ron Howard, Mike Schmidt instead of Burghart Schmidt, Chase Utley instead of Garrick Utley, Steve Carlton instead of Carlton the Doorman, Cole Hamels instead of Cole Porter ...
Posted 04:45 PM, 06/30/2009
stoky
After he leaves us he is going to run GM.
Posted 04:47 PM, 06/30/2009
jman
GoPhilsGo, That makes no sense at all. At least El Zorro was able to cite pairs of baseball players! You're just talking gibberish.
Posted 04:48 PM, 06/30/2009
lgroniko
Come on guys and gals. Let's trust the men at the top making the decisions. You know, like "Trust Your Government."
Posted 04:54 PM, 06/30/2009
nyphilliephan
i hear wayne twitchell is available...
Posted 04:56 PM, 06/30/2009
Crosbysucks
hey George the ocean called and theyre out of shrimp.
Posted 05:00 PM, 06/30/2009
psuwelsh
Great banter! Mazone...who...this is a headline? Nice ERA, by the way...should fit right in.
Posted 05:00 PM, 06/30/2009
MooseBreathMints
Uncle Leo? Is that you!
Posted 05:02 PM, 06/30/2009
MooseBreathMints
Hellllo Uncle Leo? Is that you!
Posted 05:09 PM, 06/30/2009
Onlineps2beast
Wow, this sure will seal the repeat deal, I'll tell you what though, a fin for a pepperoni p'zone is the deal of the summer. I like how they have those unbreakable fountain cups for the cola, akee.
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Posted 05:15 PM, 06/30/2009
1980
This was the best thread in the history of philly.com blogs.
Posted 05:15 PM, 06/30/2009
1980
This was the best thread in the history of philly.com blogs.
Posted 05:26 PM, 06/30/2009
Prego614
TommyGun if i could give out awards for the funniest comment: you win hands down. For those who are blind and don't get it he is talking about Andy Martino's picture. LOL. great posts...
Posted 05:46 PM, 06/30/2009
GreenReaper
Rodrigo Lopez?? Haaawhat?? Just say no!! Carrasco or Carpenter please.
Posted 05:47 PM, 06/30/2009
bobby
Yeah, some thread. And can you believe we used to really talk about baseball on here?
Posted 06:04 PM, 06/30/2009
ckirk255
selig...ahaha i just spit out dinner
Posted 07:25 PM, 06/30/2009
JohnnySak
Big Stein wants a calzone!!!!!
Posted 08:21 PM, 06/30/2009
VermontPhilsFan
Ok gentlemen, back to reality, cause Thursday's pitcher has just been announced and iiiiiit's......J.A. Happ. Now they're saying the mystery pitcher has been pushed back to Friday, against the Mutts.
Posted 08:55 PM, 06/30/2009
downtheshore
Yawn....
Posted 09:16 PM, 06/30/2009
Dr. Michael
Ed Wade Amaro is diddling while Rome is burning.
Posted 09:21 PM, 06/30/2009
Nickawampus Leroy
Wheels says this guy knows how to pitch batters when the no-doubles defense is in play, avoids throwing that middle-in fastball, is a good guy in the clubhouse and once was really, really good. T-Mac just keeps talking, and talking, and talking.....................
Posted 09:56 PM, 06/30/2009
CrotchetyOldMan
I'm with you, Nick Leroy - the non-stop drivel is maddening. the show?
Posted 09:56 PM, 06/30/2009
CrotchetyOldMan
I'm with you, Nick Leroy - the non-stop drivel is maddening. the show?
Posted 09:59 PM, 06/30/2009
CrotchetyOldMan
They talk about everything and say nothing. (sorry about the multiple, and incomplete posts)
Posted 02:59 AM, 07/01/2009
Gigs1777
A career minor leaguer with an ERA over 8. Yikes, Ruben is picking up Ed Wade's traits, not Pat Gillick's.
Posted 07:02 AM, 07/01/2009
birds4ever
Plus Costanza would get kicked out of the locker room for peeing in the showers.
Posted 09:25 AM, 07/01/2009
BIGWILLIE3367
Cool ! Now I can wear my Mazone jersey !
Posted 09:33 AM, 07/01/2009
NiceToBeHere
I wonder where Ruben got the idea to sign Mazzone. This is the kind of goofy move Ed Wade used to make.
Posted 10:51 AM, 07/01/2009
towman
Man from the headline I thought we had picked up someone's top minor league prospect and were ready to add him to the starting rotation. What a letdown.
Posted 11:10 AM, 07/01/2009
FireChief
Pheeewwwwww!!!
Posted 11:17 AM, 07/01/2009
MFPhils
lmao Bud
Posted 11:51 AM, 07/01/2009
jp
Some more indepth reporting from New York's own Andy Martino. Wow, what a scoop.
Posted 12:01 PM, 07/01/2009
Patman
Believe Costanza was fired by the Yanks & had moved on to 'Play Now', with the handicapped restroom. The folks at 'Play Now' got rid of him for faking his disability & he & Jerry were back on to the sitcom with NBC when the series ended. Not sure what he's been doing since then, but he may be available. Phillies would look good in the all cotton unis, too.
Posted 02:14 PM, 07/01/2009
RAS
This blog really went down hill.
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