JUSTIN DE FRATUS RUMORS

De Fratus Proclaims Himself Papelbon’s Protege

Justin De Fratus, image- AP On the latest edition of the PhoulBallz Minor League Podcast, Phillies reliever Justin De Fratus joined me and my co-host Tug Haines as our guest.  Among the topics of discussion was the type of impact that veteran teammates have had on him thus far in his big league career. While sharing his thoughts on Phils closer Jonathan Papelbon, the 25-year-old...
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19 days ago  |  Discuss

DeFratus is a Winner

It took to the middle of May for the Phillies to realize they needed Justin DeFratus in their bullpen, and thank goodness they did.  In 3 appearances he's notched 2 wins, a hold, and allowed nary a base runner in 1 and 1/3 innings pitched.  He's quickly earned Manuel's trust and he's making fans take notice.
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May 17, 2013  |  Discuss

Philadelphia Phillies Recall Justin De Fratus, Option Tyler Cloyd

The Philadelphia Phillies have recalled right-handed pitcher Justin De Fratus from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to serve as bullpen depth to the parent club. To make room for him, the organization has chosen to option right-handed pitcher Tyler Cloyd back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The post Philadelphia Phillies Recall Justin De Fratus, Option Tyler Cloyd appeared first on FFLockerRoom...
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May 13, 2013  |  Discuss

Scouting Phils Prospect #14: Justin De Fratus

Justin De Fratus has pitched in the majors in each of the past two seasons. Perhaps 2013 will be the year when he opens the season with the big league club and stays there all season long.
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February 12, 2013  |  Discuss

2013 Philadelphia Phillies Preview: Justin De Fratus

Each day MTRphilly.com will be breaking down the players on the Philadelphia Phillies 40 man roster and their non roster invitees. Today we will discuss pitching prospect Justin De Fratus. Summary:  25 year old prospect Justin De Fratus is a closer that could contribute at the big league level in 2013. He missed time with an elbow injury in 2012 but posted a 2.10 ERA and showed...
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February 02, 2013  |  Discuss

Player Reviews: Justin De Fratus & Phillippe Aumont

The Phillies bullpen was a major point of contention this season as it rated as one of the very worst in the sport. However, ‘bullpen’ is not a static term, as relievers come and go. The relief corps at the end of a season could look vastly different than it did during the first couple of months. The Phillies fit this description and, for that reason, it isn’t entirely fair...
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November 20, 2012  |  Discuss

Phillies recall De Fratus, Diekman from minors

The Philadelphia Phillies have recalled relief pitchers Justin De Fratus and Jake Diekman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. De Fratus, a right-hander, and Diekman, a left-hander, are with the Phillies for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Diekman is 1-1 with a 4.64 ERA in 23 games with Philadelphia. He was optioned to Lehigh Valley on July 31. De Fratus was on the Phillies...
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September 02, 2012  |  Discuss

Phillies Recall Justin De Fratus from Lehigh Valley.

The Philadelphia Phillies have recalled RHP Justin De Fratus from the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.  He will be available for today's game against the Atlanta Braves. In five games with the club in 2011, De Fratus was (1-0) with a 2.25 ERA in four innings pitched. Below is a game log of his appearances for the Phillies in 2011: Gtm Date Tm Opp Rslt Inngs Dec ...
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September 02, 2012  |  Discuss

De Fratus Checks In: Rehab Games, Struggling Offense & More

Right-handed reliever Justin De Fratus has recovered from the elbow ailment that kept him out of action throughout all of spring training and has begun facing batters in minor league rehab appearances.  The Phillies’ 11th round draft pick from 2007 has been checking in, on a regular basis, and providing exclusive updates directly to the fans about his road back to action at the...
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April 23, 2012  |  Discuss

Prospect Nation 2012: #5 RHP Justin De Fratus

Righty hurler Justin De Fratus was selected in the 11th round in the 2007 amateur draft by the Phillies, and since then has been one of the organization’s most steady ascenders.After signing his first pro contract in 2007, as a member of the rookie level Gulf Coast League Phillies, De Fratus posted a 2-3 record with a 4.30 ERA and a .273 batting average against in 10 games, 8...
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March 03, 2012  |  Discuss
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