Phillies reportedly send for bullpen reinforcements
Michael Schwimer was the first to go, and now he appears to be breaking the news on what amounts to a full line change for the Phillies' bullpen. On Thursday, after Triple-A Lehigh Valley was finished with a matinee game while the Phillies enjoyed a day off, Schwimer tweeted a congratulations to left-handed relievers Jake Diekman and Raul Valdes, whom he said were headed to...
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20 days ago
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20 days ago
Michael Schwimer Says Philadelphia Phillies Will Be Calling Up Three Players
According to Michael Schwimer’s Twitter account, the Philadelphia Phillies will be calling up three players – Jake Diekman, Hector Luna, and Raul Valdes.
Diekman is a left-handed reliever who has been excelling out of the bullpen in Triple-A, as he has a 1-0 record, five saves, and 22 strikeouts in 15.2 innings pitched to go with an 0.59 ERA. He will replace Joe Savery, who was...
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20 days ago
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20 days ago
Philadelphia Phillies Place Michael Stutes on DL; Recall Michael Schwimer From Triple-A
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed relief pitcher Michael Stutes on the 15-day DL with a shoulder injury and recalled right-handed reliever Michael Schwimer from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Stutes officially has right shoulder inflammation. He has struggled this season, posting a 6.35 ERA in 5.2 innings. Stutes has given up seven hits, walked four, and struck out five. He last pitched...
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April 26, 2012
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April 26, 2012
Michael Schwimer: Pitch-by-Pitch Stat Geek
Michael Schwimer wasn’t happy with his performance last Friday. The 26-year-old right-hander threw a scoreless ninth inning when Triple-A Lehigh Valley beat Scranton Wilkes-Barre. He also earned a save. But the Phillies’ stat-geek pitching prospect looks beyond the numbers that can be found in a box score. After each game, Schwimer charts his pitches and grades them with a plus...
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April 13, 2012
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April 13, 2012
Phillies Pitcher Michael Schwimer Locks Up Missy Coles With Engagement Ring
The bad news for Phillies pitcher Michael Schwimer this spring came around March 20 when he was sent to team’s minor league camp. The good news: Schwimer recently locked up girlfriend and BC favorite Missy Coles to a long-term free agent deal via an engagement ring. What does this mean in the grand scheme of the WAG-dome? Not much other than the fact other ladies coming through...
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March 30, 2012
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March 30, 2012
Phillies Send Schwimer, Aumont to Minor League Camp
Phillippe Aumont.Michael Schwimer.On Tuesday morning, according to Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer, two promising, young pitchers were sent down to Minor League camp. Michael Schwimer, who gave up two runs in four innings during Spring Training, and Phillippe Aumont, who struggled with his control but showed a big arm, were the unlucky ones.During my week in Clearwater, I...
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March 20, 2012
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March 20, 2012
Michael Schwimer: How Will the Philadelphia Phillies Relief Pitcher Fit Into the Team’s Plans for the Future?
Even though he didn’t have great success in 2011, Michael Schwimer quickly became one of my favorite players on the Philadelphia Phillies. I’m not quite sure what it is about him, but I really enjoy watching him pitch and I think he will have an important role on the bullpen over the next several seasons.
Schwimer is 6-foot-8 and like Michael Stutes, he’s older (26) than you...
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March 02, 2012
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March 02, 2012
Phillies Prospects Biddle & Schwimer Ready for Spring
Jesse Biddle.Michael Schwimer.Top Phillies pitching prospects Jesse Biddle and Michael Schwimer joined Mike Gill on 97.3 ESPN FM today at the same time and talk about getting ready for Spring Training in Clearwater.The guys talk about what’s to come for them and trying to open some eyes during Spring Training. Biddle talks about growing up a Phillies fan and striving to play...
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February 17, 2012
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February 17, 2012
Prospect Nation 2012: #13 RHP Michael Schwimer
Righty hurler Michael Schwimer had another great minor league season in 2011 and earned a spot on the big league roster. With nothing left to prove in the developmental ranks, Schwimer will get a considerable look in spring training with the Phillies this year.Selected in the 14th round of the 2008 draft, Schwimer signed quickly and made his pro debut with short-season Williamsport...
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February 13, 2012
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February 13, 2012
Michael Schwimer is a Conflicted Man/Fan
From pop culture/sports blog- Grantland:My dad was born and raised in the heart of New York City. He is a diehard fan of the Yankees, Giants, and Knicks. Just like any other kid with a diehard New York sports fan dad, I was brainwashed from a very early age to live and die with New York sports. My dad and I bond the most over sports and going to events. We went to Lambeau Field for...
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February 09, 2012
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February 09, 2012
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