On Christmas Eve, the Washington Nationals decided to make things a bit more interesting in the National League East. The Nats shipped out pitching prospects Wil Crowe and Eddy Yean to Pittsburgh in return for first baseman Josh Bell. Was this a strong sign that Rhys Hoskins will remain with the Phillies?
A number 3 and 6 prospect usually means a big haul. In this case, it’s not much. Wil Crowe is 26 years old, much older than most prospects. His track record was uninspiring as well. In AA ball, he had a 4.