Tyson Brummett, 28, has spent six seasons in the Phillies' chain, bouncing between Reading and Lehigh Valley for the last two seasons.
Beerleaguer: Cool call-up. Brummett is one of those organizational good soldiers who pitches wherever and whenever the Phillies need him. We at Beerleaguer always get a little misty eyed when these types of players earn a cup of coffee in the Show. He's more or less worked as a swingman since 2009 and will get that same opportunity with the Phils over the final three games. Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. told Matt Gelb of the Inquirer, who first reported the transaction on Sunday, that Brummett will not fill Tuesday's TBD, which could go to right-hander BJ Rosenberg instead.
The truth of the matter is the Phils could have used an extra arm like this days ago to help sponge up some innings, and while the front office is gaining a good perspective on their young pitching options for next season, they're walking a fine line by pushing them too much. J.C. Ramirez, Joe Savery and Michael Schwimer are included on the 40-man roster, but their status and readiness is unclear. Gelb reported that Brummett, who is not considered a prospect, had been preparing for the winter leagues, in which he was sensational last season.
Yes, it's always nice to see an organizational journeymen get a cup of coffee in the majors. It's something that stays with them the rest of their lives. A resume' enhancer, if you will.
Posted by: limoguy | Monday, October 01, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Important information needed:
BRUM-it? brum-METT? Pronunciation please.
Is his nickname "Beau"?
Good for him, he will have pitched in one or two more major league games that I ever will.
Posted by: Edmundo | Monday, October 01, 2012 at 10:32 AM
It's actually pronounced Brunt-lett.
Either that or throat-warbler mangrove.
But yes, good on him for the callup. Tuesday's bullpen game (ugh) will surely get him an MLB appearance.
Posted by: Sil Campusano | Monday, October 01, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Whenever Rube doesnt consider someone a prospect I picture them making the all star team with another club.
Posted by: Monty | Monday, October 01, 2012 at 10:58 AM
If I'm not mistaken it rhymes with summit. Nice Monty Python reference Sil.
Posted by: donc | Monday, October 01, 2012 at 11:09 AM
"Whenever Rube doesnt consider someone a prospect I picture them making the all star team with another club."
The ultimate moment of Beerleaguer comeuppance will be when we finally dump Mini-Mart and he surfaces with some other team to win a Gold Glove at 3rd base, while contending for the National League batting crown.
Posted by: bay_area_phan | Monday, October 01, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Mini-Mart as sort of a "lite" third base version of Ryne Sandberg, eh?
And even worse, he'll re-emerge a couple of decades from now as a HoF'er and prize managerial prospect that the Phils will overpay for. Because after all, once a Phillie...
Posted by: Bob | Monday, October 01, 2012 at 11:18 AM
If Mini ever tops a .200 batting average there will be a congressional investigation and every drop of his urine will be tested until doomsday.
Posted by: donc | Monday, October 01, 2012 at 11:22 AM
I dream of the days ahead..... sometime.... when mini-mart's name gets nary a mantion on BL.
Posted by: awh | Monday, October 01, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Reading BL trumps any comedy I've read in years. I especially love the clout mentality that we ought to ignore performance on the field in favor of a player's age and where they were taken in the draft.
Somebody tell Mike Piazza that his career was an illusion.
Posted by: Will Schweitzer | Monday, October 01, 2012 at 12:12 PM
That's the problem, Rube does think of Mini-Mart as a prospect, not a supspect. He'll qualify for the MLB pension here.
Posted by: Ted | Monday, October 01, 2012 at 01:11 PM
Yo, newer thread
Posted by: EastFallowfield | Monday, October 01, 2012 at 01:23 PM