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Tug and Jay are back with Episode 20 of The PhoulBallz Minor League Podcast. On this episode, the guys discuss the Phillies opening series against the Braves, Roy Halladay 's struggles, minor league promotional schedules, Shane Watson , the Class A Lakewood BlueClaws, Chris Duffy , the independent Camden Riversharks and tons more! Check out the media player below to hear the full episode, or simply download it by clicking HERE . You can also check out previous episodes and subscribe on iTunes .

Need some more minor league information in your life? Jay Floyd and Tug Haines have you covered. On a weekly basis, we will be focusing our brand new podcast on the developmental side of the Phillies organization. Check us out each week as we bring you news and details on all the top Philadelphia prospects as well as insider stories that you can't get anywhere else. On this week's edition, Tug and I spoke about the recovery of a few ailing prospects, Zach Collier's suspension and his presence in spring training, promotional giveaway highlights throughout the organization's affiliates, some cool stuff about Carlos Ruiz's ice cream connection and more. We also have a fun announcement for Twitter savy and media focused Phils fans as well. Click HERE to check out episode 2 of the PhoulBallz minor league podcast.

It's not quite St. Patrick's Day yet, so I am assuming that most of you do not yet know what you may have planned for Tuesday night, August 2nd. Well, I am here to tell you what you SHOULD BE doing that. How about attending a Reading Phillies game at First Energy Stadium? Reading will be the place to be in the region that night, as the R-Phils giveaway a Carlos Ruiz "Chooching Owl". The hybrid bird/world champion backstop will don the uniform of the Double A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies and be capable of hooting Carlos' nickname, Chooch. Presented by FirstEnergy, the guaranteed highlight of the giveaway schedule will be provided to the first 3,000 adults in attendance that night. You can click here to order your tickets. Ruiz was a member of the Reading Phillies roster in 2003 and 2004, when he combined to post a .278 batting average with 19 homers and 66 RBI in 153 games. Other noteworthy promotions by the Reading Phils this year include April 14th, wh...

Well, the Phillies beat them in the World Series. They fired back in the off-season by signing our free agent left fielder Pat Burrell. Pat has not performed well offensively for Tampa, due to an injury. Next step for the Rays to get back at the champs?...Act on a rarely used clause, in an agreement between Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball, that allows a Major League club to prohibit promotions by a minor league team within 60 miles of their home. Friday's bobble head give away by Phillies single A affiliate in Clearwater, FL was slated to be the third in a series of figures from the World Championship lineup of the 2008 Phillies. The Rays have nixed tonight's Burrell bobble, as well as any future World Champs bobble figure promotions. PhuturePhillies.com has the full low down. The Clearwater Threshers are forced to apologize to their fans. Some Tampa paper has an article about it and apparently the Rays employ someone named Rick Vaughn . Rest easy, Phils pha...

This coming season, the farm teams have some worthwhile giveaways and promotions. Here is a glance of some of the best events, by team. Lakewood BlueClaws- Thursday, April 9th...Opening Night, Get your picture taken with the World Series Trophy! Friday, April 10th...Asbury Park Press Dollar Ticket Night! Thursday, April 23rd...Thirsty Thursday. $1 beers! It's true times two (repeats various Thursdays). Saturday, May 9th...Bark in the Park Night, bring your dog to the game. Tuesday, May 26th...Ryan Howard Cap Giveaway. Tuesday, June 9th...Lou Marson Bobblehead Dolls. Monday, June 15th...Charlie Manuel World Series Champions Bobbleheads. Saturday, June 20th...Wrestler "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan autograph signing. Sunday, June 21st...Celebrate Fathers' Day with a post game father/son catch on the field. Saturday, June 27th...Phillies World Series Poster. Tuesday, June 30th..."Jay" Happ Bobblehead Doll. Thursday, July 16th...World Series MVP Cole Hamels Bobblehead and...