Triple A:
With the continued struggles of Adam Eaton, and Kris Benson still ways away, keep your eye on Brian Mazone. Despite a poor outing today, Mazone is 3-0 with a 2.92 ERA in his past four starts. At thirty-one, it’s impossible to consider Mazone a prospect even though he’s never pitched in a major league game. But given the recent struggles of the Phillies rotation, 2008 might be the year Mazone gets his chance.

JA Happ could be another option the Phillies turn to if Eaton continues to struggle. Happ is 0-4 on the season, but has been a victim of no run support. His ERA sits at 2.72, and has only allowed 2 ER in his last 27 innings.

Double A:
Pat Overholt has dominated the Double-A. The R-Phils closer is third in the Eastern League with 8 saves, and leads closers with a 0.93 ERA. Overholt currently has an eleven-inning scoreless streak, and could be up in Philadelphia before long.

Antonio Bastardo suffered the first loss of his minor league career on Thursday. The twenty-two year old lefty allowed four runs in five innings against Binghampton. All wasn’t bad. He did strike out seven while walking none. His progress will continue to be closely monitored.

If you haven’t heard of Lou Marson, you are now. The catcher leads the R-Phils in average (.323), and OBP (.443). With Jason Jaramillo struggling at Lehigh-Valley (.190/3/7), Maron could get a look at Triple-A before long.

Single A:
Tyson Brummett has gotten the call. After going 3-0 for Lakewood, Brummett was promoted to Clearwater. He made his debut on Tuesday and impressed. Although he didn’t factor in the decision, Brummett went 7 innings, allowing 2 runs, while striking out 5. With the lack of prospects at Triple-A, Brummlett is one of the many young talents in the lower levels, who will continue to work their way through the ranks.