Thursday, April 9, 2009

Contingent of talented future Philadelphia Phillies to debut for Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs

Once thought of as having a below-average minor league system, the Philadelphia Phillies are stocking their Class AAA farm team in the Lehigh Valley with future major leaguers to start the 2009 season.


When the Iron Pigs open tonight against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, some of the names to watch include:

* Phillies catcher of the future Lou Marson.

* Talented middle infielder Jason Donald.

* Pitcher Carlos Carrasco, who throws in the low to mid-90s and has a devastating change-up.

* Outfielder John Mayberry Jr., who has power, speed and hits left-handers well.

* Pitcher Kyle Kendrick, who spent most of the past two seasons in the majors.

Nick Fierro takes a look at the 2009 Iron Pigs and provides capsules of all the players on the opening day roster.

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