Our Saguaros took on the Javelinas Friday afternoon and lost 8-3.  Tommy Lasorda was present at the game, causing the autograph hounds to salivate.  Scouts abounded and Tuffy Gosewich received a great deal of fanfare, being an ASU alum.

Tuffy, in fact, produced the most exciting results for Phillies fans.  He threw out 2 of 5 runners during the game.  He actually dropped the ball on his first attempt, had no chance on one attempt, and had a very close call go against him on another.  He put the ball right on the bag on all four of his throws.  At the plate, he went 2-4 hitting the ball hard both times.  That being said, it's difficult to have any expectations for a college graduate who hasn't left A-level ball in 2 years and a short season and an OBP of barely over 300.

Golson went 1 for 5 with a run.  Golson has been hitting the ball hard and did just turn 22.  I can not, however, see him making the majors unless he improves his strike zone discipline.  He has an OBP of .304 in the minor leagues and in Reading last year struck out 49 times versus only 2 walks.  He does not have a history of improving his discipline at lower levels, either.  In 40 games in Clearwater in 2006 he had 53 Ks to 11 BBs.  In 99 games in Clearwater in 2007 he had 124Ks to 21 BBs, while his slugging actually dipped.

Costanzo continued a horrible start to his AFL season, going 0-4 with a walk.  He is hitting below .100 thus far.  I had a chance to sit in the front row right next to the 3rd base/Saguaros dugout.  Let me tell you, Mike Costanzo does not strike me as the type of guy you would want your sister to go out with.  He has a heavy beard and a mini-mullet.  His look is sneering and he's in a slump.

Patrick Overholt was the only Phillies pitcher to see action on Friday.  He pitched well in his first inning, not allowing a ball to leave the infield and suffering some bad defense.  He was absolutely rocked in his second inning of work allowing a trio of liners into the gaps.  He was throwing a hard fastball and sinker, which would seem to be a good combination for a future bullpen arm, being able to keep the ball on the ground.  His location was off and when he was up, he got hit.  If he could keep the ball down and/or add an offspeed pitch, he might be okay.

Joe Savery starts tonight and I hope to catch the first 3 innings of the game.

Editor's Note: Courtesy of PhoenixPhilly, here are some photos of the Phillies representatives on the Saguaros in action. Hopefully he can fill us in on precisely who is doing what in the photos!

Mike Costanzo getting ready for a grounder at third.

Greg Golson hitting a line drive. (His time to first is 4 sec. flat from the right side!)

Tuffy taking a walking lead from third.

Costanzo and his LONG swing.