Marlins at Phillies - August 13th to August 14th

2024 Chaci Series Preview #5

2012 Topps Archives #188

Tuesday and Wednesday 6:40
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

At the Ballpark:  It's Harry Potter theme night tonight and the Italian Heritage Celebration is tomorrow night.  The first 4,000 fans to purchase a Harry Potter theme night ticket will receive an exclusive Phillies Harry Potter House scarf.

Miami Marlins 44-75
5th Place in the N.L. East, 25 1/2 games behind the Phillies

Marlins Probables
Valente Bellozzo (1-1, 3.05)
TBD

Marlins Leaders
Average:  Jake Burger - .251
Runs:  Jake Burger - 48
Home Runs:  Jake Burger - 22
RBIs:  Jake Burger - 53
Stolen Bases:  Xavier Edwards - 16

Wins:  Tanner Scott - 6
ERA:  N/A

Strikeouts:  Edward Cabrera - 68
Saves:  Tanner Scott - 18

Philadelphia Phillies 69-49
1st Place in the N.L. East, 7 1/2 games ahead of the Braves

Phillies Probables
Taijuan Walker (3-3, 5.60)
Tyler Phillips (4-1, 4.83)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Alec Bohm - .297
Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 81
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 27
RBIs:  Alec Bohm - 80
Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott - 23

Wins:  Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler - 11
ERA:  Zack Wheeler - 2.78
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 156
Saves:  Jose Alvarado - 13

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Updating the List of Departed Phillies

2019 Chachi Departures #4

2019 Chachi Departures #5

2019 Chachi Departures #6

2019 Chachi Departures #7

2019 Chachi Departures #8

Before the inevitable announcement of the signing of both Bryce Harper and Manny Machado by the Phillies (ahem), I wanted to catch up on a few recent departures.

Super utility player Pedro Florimon joined the Braves on a minor league deal.  His official Phillies cards can be found in both team issued photo card sets from last season, and he's also erroneously portrayed on the 2017 Topps Now Players Weekend card for Nick Williams.

A quartet of short-time Phillies officially moved on as well with Justin Bour signing with the Angels, Wilson Ramos and Luis Avilan going to the rival Mets and Asdrubal Cabrera headed to the Rangers.  All four appear in the late season team-issued photo card update set, and Ramos and Cabrera also appear as Phillies in the Topps update set.

I've updated the Moving On list below for these moves and I'll present here the full Chachi checklists for these departed players as a final tribute.

Florimon Complete Chachi Checklist
2017 Chachi #54
2017 Chachi In Action #8
2018 Chachi #11
2018 Chachi Phillies Phestival #14 (with Maikel Franco)
2018 Chachi Fan Favorites #47
2019 Chachi Departures #4

Bour Complete Chachi Checklist
2018 Chachi #50
2019 Chachi Departures #5

Ramos Complete Chachi Checklist
2018 Chachi #51
2019 Chachi Departures #6

Avilan Complete Chachi Checklist
2018 Chachi #52
2019 Chachi Departures #7

Cabrera Complete Chachi Checklist
2018 Chachi #48
2018 Chachi #54 HL - Walk-off Home Run
2019 Chachi Departures #8

Moving On - 2018-2019 Offseason

• Trevor Plouffe - inf (10/4/18) - Elected free agency.
• Jose Bautista - of (10/29/18) - Elected free agency.
• Asdrubal Cabrera - inf (10/29/18) - Elected free agency, signed with the Texas Rangers on 1/24/19.
• Aaron Loup - lhp (10/29/18) - Elected free agency.
• Wilson Ramos - c (10/29/18) - Elected free agency, signed with the New York Mets on 12/18/18.
• Pedro Beato - rhp (11/2/18) - Elected free agency.
• Jesmuel Valentin - inf (11/2/18) - Elected free agency.
• Pedro Florimon - inf/of (11/3/18) - Outrighted off 40-man roster, elected free agency and signed as a minor league free agent with the Atlanta Braves.
• Luis Avilan - lhp (11/30/18) - Non-tendered, becoming a free agent, signed as a minor league free agent with the New York Mets on 1/10/19.
• Justin Bour - 1b (11/30/18) - Non-tendered, becoming a free agent, signed with the Los Angeles Angels on 12/15/18.
• Carlos Santana - 1b and J.P. Crawford - ss (12/3/18) - Traded to the Seattle Mariners for James Pazos, Juan Nicasio and Jean Segura.
• Luis Garcia - rhp (12/6/18) - Traded to the Los Angeles Angels for Jose Alvarez.

New Arrivals - 2018-2019 Offseason

• James Pazos - lhp, Juan Nicasio - rhp and Jean Segura - ss (12/3/18) - Acquired from the Seattle Mariners for J.P. Crawford and Carlos Santana.
• Jose Alvarez - lhp (12/6/18) - Acquired from the Los Angeles Angels for Luis Garcia.
• Andrew McCutchen - of (12/12/18) - Signed as a free agent formerly with the New York Yankees.
• David Robertson - rhp (1/3/19) - Signed as a free agent formerly with the New York Yankees.

Avilan, Bour Join the Ranks of Former Phillies

On Friday night, the Phillies did not offer contracts to pitcher Luis Avilan and first baseman Justin Bour, making them free agents.  The Phillies now have 36 players on their 40-man roster.

The Phillies acquired Avilan on August 22nd from the White Sox for minor league pitcher Felix Paulino.  The lefty reliever appeared in 12 games for the Phillies, posting a 3.18 ERA in just 5 2/3 innings pitched.  I guess the Phillies will either now look outside the organization for a lefty reliever, or just stick with either Adam Morgan or Austin Davis.  Avilan's sole Phillies baseball card can be found in the late season, team-issued photo card update set.

Bour also appears in that update set and he has a few other newer Phillies cards in the Topps Walmart Holiday set and the Topps On Demand 3D set.  Bour came over from the Marlins on August 10th in exchange for McKenzie Mills.  He hit .224 (11 for 49) with one home run and 5 RBIs over the course of 29 games with the Phillies.

Moving On - 2018-2019 Offseason

• Trevor Plouffe - inf (10/4/18) - Elected free agency.
• Jose Bautista - of (10/29/18) - Elected free agency.
• Asdrubal Cabrera - inf (10/29/18) - Elected free agency.
• Aaron Loup - lhp (10/29/18) - Elected free agency.
• Wilson Ramos - c (10/29/18) - Elected free agency.
• Pedro Beato - rhp (11/2/18) - Elected free agency.
• Jesmuel Valentin - inf (11/2/18) - Elected free agency.
• Pedro Florimon - inf/of (11/3/18) - Outrighted off 40-man roster and elected free agency.
• Luis Avilan - lhp (11/30/18) - Non-tendered, becoming a free agent.
• Justin Bour - 1b (11/30/18) - Non-tendered, becoming a free agent.

Game 137 - 2018 Donruss #131 Justin Bour

Marlins 3, Phillies 1
Game 137 - Monday Afternoon, September 3rd in Miami
Record - 72-65, 2nd place, 4 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Yet another game where this One Sentence Summary bit can start with "As the offense continued to struggle," and end with "the Phillies lost again."

What It Means:  At least the Red Sox beat the Braves so the Phillies didn't lose any more ground in the division due to this loss.  Still, the Phillies can't back into a playoff spot by hoping the Braves lose games.

What Happened:  The offense was shut down by Jose Urena who allowed a solo home run to Asdrubal Cabrera and not much more.  Vince Velasquez went five innings and gave up three runs in the 2nd on singles from Lewis Brinson and Rafael Ortega.

Featured Card:  Justin Bour returned to Miami but was not used in this game as manager Gabe Kapler opted to use Pedro Florimon as his first bat off the bench in the 6th.  Florimon struck out looking.  #BeBold

Transaction:  Jerad Eickhoff was activated from the 60-day disabled list as he hopes to salvage his 2018 season with at least a few long relief appearances down the stretch run.  To make room on the 40-man roster for Eickhoff, Ben Lively was designated for assignment.  Lively began the season in the starting rotation, making 5 starts and running up an ERA of 6.85 and an 0-2 record.

2018 Chachi #50 Justin Bour

#33
Justin James Bour
First Base

Bats:  Left  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'3"  Weight:  265
Opening Day Age:  29
Born:  May 28, 1988, Washington, DC
Drafted:  Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 25th round of the 2009 amateur draft, June 9, 2009
Teams:  Miami Marlins 2014-2018; Phillies 2018
Acquired:  Acquired with cash from the Miami Marlins for McKenzie Mills, August 10, 2018

2015 Topps Update #US35

2018 Topps Heritage #113

2 Bour Baseball Cards in My Collection per The Phillies Room Checklist
First Topps Flagship Base Card:  2015 Topps Update #US35
First Card:  2018 Topps Heritage #113
First Phillies Card:  N/A
First Phillies Team Issued Card:  N/A
Newest Card:  N/A

First Mention on The Phillies Room:  September 14, 2014 - Kyle Kendrick held the Marlins to a run on seven hits in 6 1/3 innings of work, while striking out six.  In what has now become standard operating procedure, Jake Diekman, Ken Giles and Jonathan Papelbon closed out the seventh, eighth and ninth to seal the victory.  (Wouldn't it be awesome to see that trio in action for a contending team?)

Maikel Franco and Marlon Byrd drove in the only two Phillies runs in the first.  Byrd also threw out Justin Bour at home in the top of the seventh to preserve the slim Phillies lead.

Complete Chachi Checklist
2018 Chachi #50

Card statistics through 8/17/18.

Game 115 - Phils Shutout Again; Acquire Bour from Fish

Padres 2, Phillies 0
Game 115 - Late Friday Night, August 10th in San Diego
Record - 64-51, Tied for 1st place, 5 1/2 games ahead of the Nationals

Another Post-Vacation Catch-Up, Part 6 of 7

One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies couldn't figure out Padres starting pitcher Jacob Nix, making his Major League debut, as the offense was shut out for the second game in a row.

What It Means:  The loss dropped the team back into a tie for first with the Braves.

What Happened:  Nix pitched six scoreless innings, bettering Zach Eflin who allowed two runs in his six innings of work.  The Phillies offense produced 8 singles and went 1 for 9 with runners in scoring position.

Featured Cards/Transactions:  In a somewhat unexpected move, the Phillies acquired first baseman Justin Bour (and cash) from the Miami Marlins for minor-league pitcher McKenzie Mills.  Bour, who had been hitting .227 with 19 home runs, is expected to serve as a left-handed bat off the bench during the stretch run.  His baseball cards can be found throughout just about every major 2018 Topps and Panini release.  To make room for Bour on the 40-man roster, pitcher Jake Thompson was designated for assignment.  Hopefully, Thompson clears waivers and ends up back with the IronPigs.

2018 Choice Phillies Top 30
Prosepcts #22

Mills came to the Phillies last July in the deal that sent Howie Kendrick to the Nationals.  He's in the Top 30 Prospects set released by the Reading Fightin Phils this year as card #22.

Finally, the Phillies sent Enyel De Los Santos back down to Lehigh Valley and activated J.P. Crawford from the disabled list.

Arrived During the 2018 Season
Trevor Plouffe (4/23/18) - Signed as a minor league free agent, formerly with the Texas Rangers organization.
Asdrubal Cabrera (7/27/18) - Acquired from the New York Mets for Franklyn Kilome.
Wilson Ramos (7/31/18) - Acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named later or cash.
Aaron Loup (7/31/18) - Acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays for Jacob Waguespack.
Justin Bour (8/10/18) - Acquired with cash from the Miami Marlins for McKenzie Mills.

Departed During the 2018 Season
Drew Hutchison (6/5/18) - Designated for assignment and elected free agency.
Hoby Milner (7/15/18) - Sold to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Zac Curtis (7/31/18) - Designated for assingnment and claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers, 8/7/18.