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That would work out great! If for nothing else he could be a chip to move for something later on in the year.I'm really interested to see what they do with Rollins though assuming the reports that the Brewers are interested.'Please See Mine said:
trading hamels would be a big mistake, imo
What if they could sign Aramis and get a stud bat in return for Cole? It seems like they need to improve their lineup more than anything else and I think Gio would be a very solid # 3.
Yes, it will....
What would you like to discuss?
How will Vance Worley do this year? I see him regressing with a 4 something ERA.
You wont see the 3.01 this year but if he can improve on the walks a bit I can see him staying under 4. He seems to have a good mentality and the ball jumps out of his hand. I can't see him with 10-11 wins and a 3.75 era this season.
Just curious because it seemed dead.
My guess is that most fans are sort of like me, which is rather subdued right now. Last year's regular season was a cruise and then the playoffs ended so abruptly and crushingly that it's hard to know exactly what to think. I think that most of us expect them to win the division again, despite the improved Marlins and the Braves continuing to be strong, but then what will happen in the playoffs? Will there be enough timely hitting? All of the infield spots have health questions. Can Utley get his production up somewhat? Obviously not to his peak levels, but a little more power? Will the improved bench pay dividends? I just think that there weren't any big splashes this offseason (Papelbon was nice, but how much better than Madson, really?), so there is no particular thing that everyone is excited about and there is a bit of a wait-and-see attitude with everything else.
I think he'll be just fine. I don't expect the average to stay that high but the power should be better IMO.The health of Utley, Rollins and Polancoe is what scares me.
Polanco especially. I wanted Charlie to put Valdez in for game 5 last year because you just knew Polanco had nothing left. Valdez was a better player at that point which is just showing exactly how hurt he truly was. He was a total liability in the lineup that ended up costing us.
There was a ton wrong with game 5..especially line-up wise. I think the bench will be much better for us this year and I don't think we'll be hurt too bad by replacing Polanco with Wiggington. Now if/ when Utley and Rollins go down, in addition, it could be very bad.
Utley's fully healthy days are long gone. It's upsetting that they didn't prepare properly for this. Season was over early October, he's had 5 months to heal up and nothing has changed. What's that tell us? From what I've heard he has no cartilage left in his one knee, I doubt a specialist can change that.
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I like it
Your prediction should have gone in the "Bold Predictions" thread. Pirates scoring 2 runs off Halladay
I think the 4 runs for the Phils was even bolder.Your prediction should have gone in the "Bold Predictions" thread. Pirates scoring 2 runs off Halladay
Runs are going to be in short supply this year. Anyway, a usual outing by Doc. 2 hits in the first inning, then none for the rest of the game. Good to see Paps get the first one under his belt, we're going to need all arms on deck with the lack of O.ETA: Rollins starting in the 3-hole, so what's he do? Bunts for a base hit of course in the first inning. We've only wanted him to do that when he was leading off for the last 5 years and now he does it today. 
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Roy doesnt have great numbers on opening day so I was going to give him a little lee-way with the 2 runs lolDespite not seeing it yesterday I believe our offense is going to be better then most think. As long as Charlie keeps the line-ups changing and keeps guys fresh I think we should be fine.And I totally agree with you about Rollins...I was shocked to see it and happy'Billy Bats said:I think the 4 runs for the Phils was even bolder.'fred_1_15301 said:Your prediction should have gone in the "Bold Predictions" thread. Pirates scoring 2 runs off Halladay'Bigboy10182000 said:
I'm still holding the Flyers and sixers excuse. Hopefully the sixers give me another week or 2 after tonight to not watch the Phils.Time to be fairweather yet?
I left after the 6th last night. That was the inning Lee was PH'd for.We left the stadium (humblebrag, out the front entrance from the diamond club
), that takes you out to Pattison. We literally walked half a block to the truck because of Hnadicap Parking, By the time we got to the truck and started to pull away it was 5-4 mets
I doubt they blow it up. They're two games under .500 and six games back. They could still make a run if Howard, Utley and Halliday come back. But another factor is that they just don't have a lot of assets that will bring much in return.
I know they won't blow it up. the 2nd wild card made certain of that. Pretty much only a handful of sellers this year. They should get top dollar though for weaker trade bait.
Who would you trade?Hamels would command a lot, but can you afford that now?At this point, Halladay's trade value can't be too high.Victorino would be tradeable, but not sure how much you'd really get.Bueller?
Hamels and Victorino are expiring contracts. They'll probably qualify the Phillies for compensation picks under the new CBA if they leave, but if they're moved at the deadline, the new team won't be eligible for compensation. This will really depress the market for rent-a-players at the deadline.
