Rupp DFA'd

[jvett77]

Rupp’s designation makes it clear the Phillies will turn to Andrew Knapp to back up starting catcher Jorge Alfaro at the outset of the season. Alfaro has 10 hits this spring. Both Rupp and Knapp have 5 each.

Phillies Designate Cameron Rupp

 

[Retroram52]

The experiment known as Rupp is pretty much done.

 

[jvett77]

The experiment known as Rupp is pretty much done.

Years ago, I was hoping he'd evolve into Brian McCann. The long ago scouting reports were correct in saying that he'd never hit for average.

 

[Retroram52]

Yea jvett, if you remember, I thought Rupp was going to be the nextGreg Luzinski. Never happened. Complete strike-out on my part.

 

[jvett77]

Yea jvett, if you remember, I thought Rupp was going to be the nextGreg Luzinski. Never happened. Complete strike-out on my part.

Damn, retro, I forgot about that. No more, "Greg!"

 

[Retroram52]

Here is a guy that might be a cut away from the dumpster-diving tendencies of this effed-up FO. I HOPE!

Phillies top prospect Scott Kingery makes team, lands six-year contract with options