"For three months, Joe Jordan has shuffled through reports, studied tape, crunched numbers and picked the brains of virtually any Phillies scouts and front-office staffer willing to spend a few minutes talking about the minor leagues.

Jordan is the Phillies' new director of player development, stepping in after Chuck LaMar departed abruptly in September. After four straight years of offseason trades and deadline deals, the job is a daunting one."