Bigboy10182000
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Now get BJ Upton, trade for Fowler and get Madsen and Myers back. Too much? Lol
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***Official Philadelphia Phillies Thread*** - Castellanos ****s wit Philly (3 Viewers)
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Insein
Footballguy
Madson fine. Don't want Myers though.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
He was to cover for the Madsen injury in my fantasy.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
Would you rather Trade Biddle, May or Colvin for Headly or trade Lee for Olt and someone else?
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Snotbubbles
Footballguy
Rather trade a prospect for a MLB player.'Bigboy10182000 said:
Eephus
Footballguy
The Phillies' minor league pitching prospects aren't good enough to bring a MLB regular bat in return. Trevor May had a poor year. Biddle and Colvin are too far away.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
In your opinion, what would it take to get Headly?
Eephus
Footballguy
The Padres reportedly wanted Dan Straily at the deadline. The Phillies don't have any Major League ready pitching of that caliber right now. Jesse Biddle could be there in a year or two.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
A lot of the rankings I saw had Strailey behind Biddle (Who has an ETA of 2014) and even with May who had an ETA of 2013. May didnt start well but he finished with a very impressive August line
Eephus
Footballguy
May's first and second half splits are almost identical. 2013 is a huge year for him. I think if the Phillies deal him now, they may be selling low.A lot of the rankings I saw had Strailey behind Biddle (Who has an ETA of 2014) and even with May who had an ETA of 2013. May didnt start well but he finished with a very impressive August line
Billy Bats
Footballguy
Newly hired hitting coach Steve Henderson was BJ's hitting coach in Tampa and people are assuming it's to help get BJ signed. Amaro has been in touch with his agent and other baseball people are saying he is our number 1 target.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
97.5 is reporting that the Phils offered BJ Upton 5/55M. Sounds like they weren't really serious about signing him. Maybe they were just getting Atlanta to spend more.
Billy Bats
Footballguy
Ben Revere!!!!!! 
For both Worley AND May?? Doesn't sound like a good deal to me, but I guess it's better than giving Bourn 5/80.
For both Worley AND May?? Doesn't sound like a good deal to me, but I guess it's better than giving Bourn 5/80.
Eephus
Footballguy
Revere is cost controlled for five years. His splits are pretty good and he doesn't have an unsustainable BABIP given his speed. He'd be more valuable if he could increase his BB% a bit. He's young and doesn't strike out a lot (unlike Bourn) so the walks may come.He has zero power and likely never will but a cheap contributor at a key defensive position has a lot of value.Ben Revere!!!!!!
Billy Bats
Footballguy
Well that eases concerns, thanks for the breakdown Eephus. Your knowledge and posts are appreciated.Assuming he's our new leadoff hitter? If not where does he fit in, bottom of the order? Don't forget we have that stud leadoff guy in Rollins, who doesn't really want to hit anywhere but leadoff.Revere is cost controlled for five years. His splits are pretty good and he doesn't have an unsustainable BABIP given his speed. He'd be more valuable if he could increase his BB% a bit. He's young and doesn't strike out a lot (unlike Bourn) so the walks may come.He has zero power and likely never will but a cheap contributor at a key defensive position has a lot of value.Ben Revere!!!!!!
boonesfarm4me
Footballguy
The FA dollars guys are getting is ridiculous.. If anything, revere is cheap and I agree 100%. Bourn is not worth that.. Neither was Victorio to Boston.. Yet another lefty in the line up with Zero, zero, zero home runs in over 1000 ABs. I think there were better options but the asking price prob was too high
Toxteth O'Grady
Footballguy
Long time Twins fan here. Revere will make some spectacular plays in the outfield with his legs and glove but he may have the worst arm in MLB. No hyperbole there - it's truly laughable.Decent player that I bet the fans will enjoy.Pretty shocking for Twins fans as everyone assumed he would slide over the CF with the recent trade of Span.Revere is cost controlled for five years. His splits are pretty good and he doesn't have an unsustainable BABIP given his speed. He'd be more valuable if he could increase his BB% a bit. He's young and doesn't strike out a lot (unlike Bourn) so the walks may come.He has zero power and likely never will but a cheap contributor at a key defensive position has a lot of value.Ben Revere!!!!!!
Eephus
Footballguy
Revere can take Juan Pierre's locker and jersey numberLong time Twins fan here. Revere will make some spectacular plays in the outfield with his legs and glove but he may have the worst arm in MLB. No hyperbole there - it's truly laughable.Revere is cost controlled for five years. His splits are pretty good and he doesn't have an unsustainable BABIP given his speed. He'd be more valuable if he could increase his BB% a bit. He's young and doesn't strike out a lot (unlike Bourn) so the walks may come.He has zero power and likely never will but a cheap contributor at a key defensive position has a lot of value.Ben Revere!!!!!!
Please See Mine
Footballguy
Thanks. But Worley and May seems like a very steep price for that.Revere is cost controlled for five years. His splits are pretty good and he doesn't have an unsustainable BABIP given his speed. He'd be more valuable if he could increase his BB% a bit. He's young and doesn't strike out a lot (unlike Bourn) so the walks may come.He has zero power and likely never will but a cheap contributor at a key defensive position has a lot of value.Ben Revere!!!!!!
Eephus
Footballguy
The Phillies are selling low on May who had a rough season at Reading. Worley had a lot of success as a rookie but his 2012 season was closer to what I'd expect given his minor league record.Philadelphia was in a position to sell some SPs but they've really cut into their depth if any of the rotation is injured.Thanks. But Worley and May seems like a very steep price for that.Revere is cost controlled for five years. His splits are pretty good and he doesn't have an unsustainable BABIP given his speed. He'd be more valuable if he could increase his BB% a bit. He's young and doesn't strike out a lot (unlike Bourn) so the walks may come.He has zero power and likely never will but a cheap contributor at a key defensive position has a lot of value.Ben Revere!!!!!!
Frostillicus
Footballguy
Yep, very comparable player right now. Revere has increased his BB% each year so there's a chance maybe he can become a more traditional lead-off hitter, but at a minimum you're getting an elite fielder with elite speed who can hit for average a little. Zero arm and very little power, but a pretty good player who is fun to have on your team. I didn't really want the Twins to trade him, but what they got back is outstanding as a Twins' fan.Revere can take Juan Pierre's locker and jersey numberLong time Twins fan here. Revere will make some spectacular plays in the outfield with his legs and glove but he may have the worst arm in MLB. No hyperbole there - it's truly laughable.Revere is cost controlled for five years. His splits are pretty good and he doesn't have an unsustainable BABIP given his speed. He'd be more valuable if he could increase his BB% a bit. He's young and doesn't strike out a lot (unlike Bourn) so the walks may come.He has zero power and likely never will but a cheap contributor at a key defensive position has a lot of value.Ben Revere!!!!!!
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
Offseasons not over yet. They now has some payroll flexibilty to fill other holes.The Phillies are selling low on May who had a rough season at Reading. Worley had a lot of success as a rookie but his 2012 season was closer to what I'd expect given his minor league record.Philadelphia was in a position to sell some SPs but they've really cut into their depth if any of the rotation is injured.Thanks. But Worley and May seems like a very steep price for that.Revere is cost controlled for five years. His splits are pretty good and he doesn't have an unsustainable BABIP given his speed. He'd be more valuable if he could increase his BB% a bit. He's young and doesn't strike out a lot (unlike Bourn) so the walks may come.He has zero power and likely never will but a cheap contributor at a key defensive position has a lot of value.Ben Revere!!!!!!
belljr
Footballguy
I like the move, it gives us a true lead off hitter and some much needed speed back to the lineup.
They may have given up a little too much and now have a hole in the rotation but I'm excited to see if the Young trade works out. Still need another OF with a bat. Although they somehow need to work Galvis into more playing time
They may have given up a little too much and now have a hole in the rotation but I'm excited to see if the Young trade works out. Still need another OF with a bat. Although they somehow need to work Galvis into more playing time
Insein
Footballguy
Revere is cost controlled for five years. His splits are pretty good and he doesn't have an unsustainable BABIP given his speed. He'd be more valuable if he could increase his BB% a bit. He's young and doesn't strike out a lot (unlike Bourn) so the walks may come.He has zero power and likely never will but a cheap contributor at a key defensive position has a lot of value.Ben Revere!!!!!!
Excellent breakdown. This basically sums up everything I've just learned this week about the guy. Fast, great at defense, no power, probably hit .300. Sounds like a good 2 hole hitter.If the Michael Young thing comes through, that adds a 3B for relatively cheap as well. Then maybe the long shot of Hamilton. Amaro does like the big deal and can usually pull it off. Lets see what he has in store.
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Billy Bats
Footballguy
Michael Young expected to approve trade today.
Insein
Footballguy
Nice. Now go get Hamilton, Ruben.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
The Rangers are getting reliever Josh Lindblom and Minor League pitcher Lisalverto Bonilla in the trade with the Phillies for infielder Michael Young, according to a souce. Lindblom was 3-5 with a 3.55 ERA in 74 games with the Dodgers and Phillies this past season. The deal is done and expected to be announced soon.
boonesfarm4me
Footballguy
Big splash upcoming.. Big bat, has to be Hamilton or J. Upton.. Thinking positive, c'mon RAJ!!
Insein
Footballguy
Nah. He's been around for a bit. But he's a good player that bats for average and he's relatively cheap for a year or 2.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
He's on the last year of his deal.Possible lineup?Revere is probably best used at 2 hole, but then you have three LH in a row. Two of which can't hit LH pitching. Not sure where to bat Young but I want to break up Utley and Howard so.RollinsRevereYoungHowardRuizUtleyRufBrownThoughts? Have a hard time believing Cholly will move Jimmy from leadoff spot.
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Bigboy10182000
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Chally won't/ can't run Jimmy out there to bat lead off. I think a big part of this deal was becuse Revere can be the lead off hitter of the future. I'm thinking: RevereUtleyYoungHowardRuiz/ RollinsRollins/RuizRuffBrownThey have to get another OFer though. You can have Brown and Ruff going everyday and you can't have Young and Ruff on the same side of the field everyday.'Snotbubbles said:
Billy Bats
Footballguy
Glen Macnow:
My radio partner, Anthony Gargano, has it from a good source that the Phils have offered Josh Hamilton a three-year contract. (80m)
5:07pm - 11 Dec 12
My radio partner, Anthony Gargano, has it from a good source that the Phils have offered Josh Hamilton a three-year contract. (80m)
5:07pm - 11 Dec 12
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Thunderlips
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He'll be a 7 inning guy (subbing Galvis in for D purposes)by the end of the year. It's a good move and he'll produce some....but he's on his last legs.To me, the Phils biggest problem comes from the limitations of the manager. They've got some flexibility with Young (1B,2B,SS(maybe)3B), Utley (1B,2B), Galvis (2B,SS,assuming 3B). They've got Brown and Ruf. If they don't get Hamilton....I'm assuming they're going to have to find flexible guys to platoon amongst both LF and RF. I don't think Manuel's philosophy is right for a team that needs to continually be moving players around. If they #### the bed in April.....Manuel will be gone.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
He's not a 5 hole hitter either.
belljr
Footballguy
If they are reporting it there is something there
I'd rather have Jimmy or Chase play third and Galvis play Middle but I'm sure those guys won't do it
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
Chase doesn't have a good enough arm to play 3b. Jimmy could do it though. But could and would are two different things for Jimadonna.'belljr said:
Thunderlips
Footballguy
Between being able to start for Rollins, Utley (either as rest for Chase or for Chase starting for a resting Howard) and Young, with any other manager, Galvis should be on the field for a good amount of time. But Chollie loves to run his horses....so I'm half expecting a couple of the vets to break down by Sept.'belljr said:
oso diablo
Footballguy
is this Hamilton rumor for real? seeing in my twitter feed that it was sourced back to a fake Jon Heyman twitter account.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
It's real. Anthony Gargano of 610WIP in Philly said he knows from a very reliable source he has that the Phillies have offered Hamilton a 3 year deal.
oso diablo
Footballguy
gotcha, thanks.the rumors i was reading claimed that they were "close to a deal". i guess that's the fake part.
belljr
Footballguy
I didn't hear it but if Cuz and Macnow are reporting it, it's has to be real. They aren't guys to just throw things out.
oso diablo
Footballguy
understood. but the only thing i saw posted here from them was that a deal was offered. It's been long and well reported here (in the Rangers market) that Josh would field offers, but give the Rangers a chance to come in at the end.any word on the $ amount of the Phillies offer?
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
Gargano didn't report an amount but it was rumored to be $80M for 3 years.
Please See Mine
Footballguy
Yeah, no indication that they were close, just that the deal was offered at 3/80 (as mentioned above).Gerry Fraley (Rangers' beat writer for anyone who doesn't know) was on with those guys on Monday and said that the Rangers told Josh to come back to them with any offers before making a decision, as you suggested above.He also said that Young got Hamilton to play maybe 30 games that he wouldn't have otherwise due to his personality and not wanting to play sometimes. So that could be interesting.
Billy Bats
Footballguy
Rumors are a Cody Ross signing is up next... for 4 years. 
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Insein
Footballguy
Come on Ruben, you know better. Hell you only did Ibanez for 3 and that was too much.Rumors are a Cody Ross signing is up next... for 4 years.
Please See Mine
Footballguy
This says 3 for 25. http://nesn.com/2012/12/report-phillies-mariners-intensifying-pursuit-of-cody-ross/I guess I can live with that, though really we have to hope that Ruf and/or Brown becomes a real player to have any hope.Come on Ruben, you know better. Hell you only did Ibanez for 3 and that was too much.Rumors are a Cody Ross signing is up next... for 4 years.
