Final Look at 2017-2018 Phillies Player Moves

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As the season continues for 9 teams (sorry Cubs fans), I wanted to take one last look back at the transactions that shaped the 2018 Phillies.  This is a listing of every player who joined or left the organization between the final pitch of the 2017 season and the final pitch of the 2018 season.  I'm not showing minor league moves here, only players who spent time with the Phillies in 2017 or 2018.  It's an interesting list, but I sincerely hope this coming offseason's list is more impressive.

Moving On - 2017-2018 Offseason

• Henderson Alvarez - rhp (10/4/17) - Outrighted off 40-man roster, elected free agency and signed with Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League, 3/16/18.
• Ty Kelly - 2b-of (10/4/17) - Outrighted off 40-man roster, elected free agency and signed as a minor league free agent with the New York Mets, 1/22/18.
• Kevin Siegrist - lhp (10/4/17) - Outrighted off 40-man roster, elected free agency and signed as a minor league free agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2/24/18.
• Andres Blanco - inf (11/2/17) - Elected free agency and signed as a minor league free agent with the San Francisco Giants, 1/30/18.
• Clay Buchholz - rhp (11/2/17) - Elected free agency and signed as a minor league free agent
  with the Kansas City Royals, 3/20/18.
• Hyun Soo Kim - of (11/2/17) - Elected free agency, signed with the LG Twins of the Korea Baseball Organization, 12/18/17.
• Daniel Nava - of (11/2/17) - Elected free agency, signed as a minor league free agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2/6/18.
• Jesen Therrien - rhp (11/6/17) - Outrighted off 40-man roster and elected free agency, signed as a minor league free agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 11/29/17.
• Michael Mariot - rhp (11/6/17) - Elected free agency, signed as a minor league free agent with the San Diego Padres, 11/29/17.
• Colton Murray - rhp (11/6/17) - Elected free agency, signed as a minor league free agent with the Tampa Bay Rays, 12/14/17.
• Brock Stassi - 1b (11/6/17) - Elected free agency, signed as a minor league free agent with the Minnesota Twins, 12/7/17.
• Cameron Perkins - of (12/11/17) - Claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners.
• Freddy Galvis - ss (12/15/17) - Traded to the San Diego Padres for Enyel De Los Santos.
• Tommy Joseph - 1b (3/19/18) - Claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.
• Cameron Rupp - c (3/26/18) - Released and signed as a minor league free agent with the Texas Rangers, 4/3/18.
• Ricardo Pinto - rhp (3/27/18) - Traded to the Chicago White Sox for future considerations.

Coming Back - 2017-2018 Offseason

• Pedro Florimon - inf-of (11/13/17) - Signed to a minor league contract.

New Additions - 2017-2018 Offseason

• Pat Neshek - rhp (12/15/17) - Signed as a free agent formerly with the Colorado Rockies.
• Tommy Hunter - rhp (12/15/17) - Signed as a free agent formerly with the Tampa Bay Rays.
• Enyel De Los Santos - rhp (12/15/17) - Acquired from the San Diego Padres for Freddy Galvis.
• Carlos Santana - 1b (12/20/17) - Signed as a free agent formerly with the Cleveland Indians.
• Drew Hutchison - rhp (2/15/18) - Signed as a minor league free agent formerly with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
• Jake Arrieta - rhp (3/12/18) - Signed as a free agent formerly with the Chicago Cubs.

Arrived During the 2018 Season

• Trevor Plouffe (4/23/18) - Signed as a minor league free agent, formerly with the Texas Rangers organization.
• Asdrubal Cabrera (7/27/18) - Acquired from the New York Mets for Franklyn Kilome.
• Wilson Ramos (7/31/18) - Acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named later or cash.
• Aaron Loup (7/31/18) - Acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays for Jacob Waguespack.
• Justin Bour (8/10/18) - Acquired with cash from the Miami Marlins for McKenzie Mills.
• Luis Avilan (8/22/18) - Acquired from the Chicago White Sox for Felix Paulino.
• Jose Bautista (8/28/18) - Acquired from the New York Mets for a player to be named later or cash.

Departed During the 2018 Season

• Drew Hutchison (6/5/18) - Designated for assignment and elected free agency.
• Hoby Milner (7/15/18) - Sold to the Tampa Bay Rays.
• Zac Curtis (7/31/18) - Designated for assingnment and claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers, 8/7/18.
• Jake Thompson (8/14/18) - Traded to the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations.
• Mark Leiter, Jr. (9/1/18) - Claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.
• Ben Lively (9/5/18) - Claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Royals.

Game 113 - 2018 Topps Living Set #60 Pat Neshek

Phillies 5, Diamondbacks 2
Game 113 - Late Tuesday Night, August 7th in Phoenix
Record - 64-49, 1st place, 1 1/2 games ahead of the Braves

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One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies bounced back from their late night, extra-inning loss the night before to down the D-Backs, 5-2.

What It Means:  With the Braves splitting a double header against the Nationals, the Phillies increased their lead in the East to a game and a half.

What Happened:  Pivetta threw six scoreless innings while striking out six.  Nick Williams started the scoring in the 3rd with a solo home run (16).  The Phillies added four insurance runs in the 8th, including a "Little League" home run when Cesar Hernandez bunted back to pitcher Jake Diekman and came all the way around to score on two throwing errors.

Featured Card:  Pat Neshek has quietly done his job all season, and his scoreless 9th inning netted him his 2nd save.  This is his card from the ongoing Topps Living Set, which he's offered to sign to anyone sending it to him with a SASE in care of the Phillies.

2018 Choice Lehigh
Valley IronPigs #7

Transactions:  In need of an extra arm following the 14 inning game on Monday night, the Phillies sent Dylan Cozens to Lehigh Valley and recalled Enyel De Los Santos.  Additionally, reliever Zac Curtis officially left the organization when he was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.  Curtis is going to join the ranks of the Missing Links as his only Phillies-related baseball card can be found in this year's Lehigh Valley IronPigs team set.

Curtis Complete Chachi Checklist
2017 Chachi #61
2018 Chachi #34

Arrived During the 2018 Season
Trevor Plouffe (4/23/18) - Signed as a minor league free agent, formerly with the Texas Rangers organization.
Asdrubal Cabrera (7/27/18) - Acquired from the New York Mets for Franklyn Kilome.
Wilson Ramos (7/31/18) - Acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named later or cash.
Aaron Loup (7/31/18) - Acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays for Jacob Waguespack.

Departed During the 2018 Season
Drew Hutchison (6/5/18) - Designated for assignment and elected free agency.
Hoby Milner (7/15/18) - Sold to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Zac Curtis (7/31/18) - Designated for assingnment and claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers, 8/7/18.

2018 Chachi #34 Zac Curtis

#52
Zachary Aaron Curtis
Relief Pitcher

Bats:  Left  Throws:  Left  Height:  5'10"  Weight:  175
Opening Day Age:  25
Born:  July 4, 1992, Panama City Beach, FL
Drafted:  Selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 6th round of the June 2014 draft
Teams:  Arizona Diamondbacks 2016; Seattle Mariners 2017; Phillies 2017-
Acquired:  Selected off waivers from the Seattle Mariners, September 11, 2017.

2017 Chachi #61

0 Curtis Baseball Cards in My Collection per The Phillies Room Checklist
First Phillies Minor League Card:  N/A
First Phillies Card:  N/A
First Topps Flagship Base Card:  N/A
First Phillies Team Issued Card:  N/A
Newest Card:  N/A

Get this man a baseball card!

First Mention on The Phillies Room:  September 13, 2017 - On the off day Monday, the Phillies claimed lefty reliever Zac Curtis off waivers from the Mariners and placed Jesen Therrien on the 60-day disabled list. Therrien is likely headed for elbow surgery.  Curtis appeared in 21 games for the Diamondbacks in 2016 and three games for the Mariners this season.  His baseball card appearances have been limited to minor league team sets, Panini issues and one multi-player card in the 2016 Topps Heritage Minor League set.

Complete Chachi Checklist
2017 Chachi #61
2018 Chachi #34

Card statistics through 6/13/18.

2017 Chachi #61 Zac Curtis

#52
Zachary Aaron Curtis
Relief Pitcher

Bats:  Left  Throws:  Left  Height:  5'9"  Weight:  190
Born:  July 4, 1992, Panama City Beach, FL
Drafted:  Selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 6th round of the June 2014 draft
Teams:  Arizona Diamondbacks 2016; Seattle Mariners 2017; Phillies 2017
Acquired:  Selected off waivers from the Seattle Mariners, September 11, 2017.

0 Curtis Baseball Cards in My Collection per The Phillies Room Checklist
First Card:  N/A
First Phillies Card:  N/A
First Topps Flagship Base Card:  N/A
First Phillies Team Issued Card:  N/A
Latest Card:  N/A

Complete Chachi Checklist
2017 Chachi #61

Card statistics through 9/16/17.

2017 Chachi In Action #9 Nick Williams

Phillies 9, Marlins 8 (15)
Game 144 - Tuesday Night, September 12th in Philadelphia
Record - 55-89, 5th place, 33 games behind the Nationals

One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies finally won in the 15th on Nick Williams' walk-off double and Rhys Hoskins homered twice more in this 9-8 victory.

What It Means:  There were two on-field celebrations.  The first one happened in the ninth when Hyun Soo Kim singled to right, scoring Nick Williams with the tying run and then (seemingly) scoring Cesar Hernandez with the winning run.  The team celebrated around Kim while the umpires reviewed the call, eventually ruling that Hernandez was out at the plate and sending the game to the 10th inning.

What Happened:  Marcell Ozuna homered in the 10th to give the Marlins the lead again, but Hoskins' second home run of the night (16) in the bottom of the inning tied it up.  It remained tied until Williams doubled Aaron Altherr home with the winning run.

With the exception of Hector Neris allowing Ozuna's home run in the 10th, the Phillies bullpen pitched nine innings of scoreless relief.

Featured Card:  Williams gets added to the rare Chachi In Action insert set for his efforts.

2016 Topps Heritage Minor League #196

Transactions:  On the off day Monday, the Phillies claimed lefty reliever Zac Curtis off waivers from the Mariners and placed Jesen Therrien on the 60-day disabled list. Therrien is likely headed for elbow surgery.  Curtis appeared in 21 games for the Diamondbacks in 2016 and three games for the Mariners this season.  His baseball card appearances have been limited to minor league team sets, Panini issues and one multi-player card in the 2016 Topps Heritage Minor League set.

Before the game on Tuesday, the Phillies activated Andrew Knapp from the disabled list and selected the contract of pitcher Victor Arano.  Zach Eflin was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.

Phillies Debut:  Arano is the 14th player to make his big league debut this season with the Phillies.

25. Victor Arano (rhp) - Pitched 2/3 of an inning in relief of Hoby Milner, allowing one hit.