Darin Ruf Goes Down Like A "Lawn Jart" Trying To Make Catch Against The Wall
I have no idea what the fuck a “Lawn Jart” is and I’m surprised a sober Ricky Botallico does, too. Somehow it’s a perfect description for this failed feat of athleticism. That’s exactly what happens when you slide into a wall at full speed. I mean, holy hell, even at the Minor League level this Phillies team is cursed. First Freddy Galvis bats .000000004 before being sent down and gets shattered, and now this. But the fact we’re looking at Ruf – a guy who is in AAA and batted a sweet .100 during his call up this year – as a big loss says everything that needs to be said about this organization.
Can’t wait till the draft on Thursday night. Phillies have the #7 overall pick, the highest since they selected Gavin Floyd in 2004. It should be the first time in many moons Amaro brings someone onto the Phillies under the age of 30, but it won’t surprise me one bit if he goes out on a limb and selects Von Hayes, Rico Brogna or Desi Relaford. Word on the street they all have a little gas left in the tank.