Comments on: Ryan Howard Must Realize What He’s Getting Into

By: bugsyhawk

bugsyhawk — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:50:59 +0000

The Rangers seem to have a lot of interest in Hamels. They probably won’t give up SS Profar, but maybe a package around 3B Mike Olt who is hitting .294 with 22 bombs in the minors this year.

By: bugsyhawk

bugsyhawk — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:46:04 +0000

Let’s start talking about some prospects. How about 3B Nick Castellanos from Detroit? He has no where to play with MCab and Prince blocking his path. Doesn’t have a ton of power (7 HRs), but hitting .371 on the farm this year.

I know it is a long shot, but why not aim high?

By: paulman

paulman — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:55:34 +0000

Hey DCar and welcome back and hope you had a great Vacation with the family down at LBI.. I think it’s pretty evident that you can go from very good to very bad in a short period of time and especially when there is a lack of leadership and some players hiding behind their past achievements…
I would much rather be wrong and have the Phils in the Playoff chase, but as it is, I will continue to call them as a I see them and I have not felt that good about this team’s prospects all off-season and even back to last year..

By: DCar

DCar — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 06:37:18 +0000

Paul, how does it feel, to be vindicated again, along with me, about being correct, again!? We called this debacle, for 2 years now, & got ripped by the stepfords! It’s a shame. It’s an end of an era. BTW, they are 1-11, since the savior returned, & have averaged a run less per game. Rollins & Victorino are 1 & 2 in MLB, with pop outs. What a joke. 2 cancers to the lineup! Can’t wait for them to unload some of the dead meat, off of the team. They are nauseating, embarrassing, & absolutely un-watchable! I can’t even watch a full game anymore! I already broke 4 remotes!

By: paulman

paulman — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 02:56:53 +0000

Should have stated, Hamels has given the Phils his blessing to go ahead and trade him and get some prospects inreturn and will still give the Phils and opportunity to discuss a long-term Deal once Free-Agency starts after the Season is over.. Hamels understands the Phils need prospects and will not take go ahead and move the, Hamels did state emphatcially that he loves the Phils but feels he must take advantage of his “Free-Agency Status” after this Season and will not discuss any deals with anyone until after the Season…
How quickly things can change… GM Amaro hs his work cut out for him as it appears players are bailing out on Manger Manual who may get fired during the All-Star brea.. players have tuned him out and Charlie was never that good at managaing a Bullpen,Bench or a team with younger players..

By: paulman

paulman — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 02:23:32 +0000

It’s Official, Cole Hames has the Teams blessing to trade him and he states that he will still give the Phils an ear come Free-Agnecy Period after the Season is over.. Cole has evey intention to finish out the Season first and then worry about a long-term deal.. He also Stated that th ePhils are a great organization but that he believe he must pursue the opportunity that Free-Agent Presents which doesn’t happen to every player. He also stated that he would love to Pitch for the Dodgers.. My sources have the Phils looking to package both Hamels and Victorino to an AL Team in the PLayoff Race that needs Starting Pitching and CF… Detroit Tigers, Cleveland IndiansToronto Blue Jays come to mind.. The return value may not be as great as many fans would think since whatever Teams trades for Hamels probably is getting him for the Playoff chase and most likely would not re-sign with that Team.. How many Prospects do you give up to net a Starter with WS MVP to his credit for a 3 Month Run… The Tigers would be one of these Teams that will go all in and roll the dice for their Owner is very passionate and agressive.. a Younger Tema like the Indians or Orioles, I am not so sure.. hell, maybe even the Mets,Pirates or Arizona will make a pitch for him since bothTeams are playing well and are in decent position with another Top Starter to make the playoffs.
I think there is no doubt that CF Victorino has possibly played his final game as a Philly especially went what down this afternoon in the Clubhouse..
Lots of moving parts as usual, but this time GM Amaro has to be smarter as a seller this Trade Deadline.. there are probably only 8 Teams truly out of the Playoff Picture (Cubs,Astros,Phils,Rockies, Padres,,Seattle,Twins,Royals) and he needs to be patient and land the best deal for trading away WS & Playoff MVP and expereienced players like Hames and Victorino..maybe it would be better to move them seperately to get more prospects collectively

By: DCar

DCar — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 17:35:46 +0000

NO SHOT!!!!

By: paulman

paulman — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 07:42:29 +0000

Does anyone really think this 2012 Team still has a chance .. They are now 14 Games back and have 11 Teams in the NL with better records than the Phils..

By: paulman

paulman — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 03:08:26 +0000

Bastardo and Stutes were 1-Hit Wonders who flew under the Radar last year and who were eventually overworked and overused by Manager Manuel and now this year, we are seeing the results of tired,worn out and in Stute’s case, an injured arm.. It’s what can happen when you are not careful and especially with young Pitchers.. I called it back in Febuarythat to count on both Bastardo/Stutes to duplicate 2011 Performance was wishful thinking due to this very reason and the fact that other teams had books on them know and that they were no longer going to be under the radar.. No real srprise here since Manuel is terrible at managing a Bullpen..

By: jakedog

jakedog — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 02:31:17 +0000

Cut bastardo now, what a joke, get somebody who can throw strikes, gm amaro is on the block, poor decidions