Manny will be a Phillies (version 3.11)

by **Trent Steele** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 14:56:05

FTN wrote:What about Brett Myers for Manny? Helps offset some salary, Red Sox get Myers under contract next year cost controlled. If they straighten him out, could be a solid pitcher for them.

Yes. Yes. Yes.

However, in light of the Boston being the scene of his wifebeating, I think the BoSox may be reluctant to make that deal.

Too many post-trade articles about how Manny, as loopy as he was, never beat his wife or got in trouble with the law, and so on.

I would think they would want Werth back in any deal.

by **ReadingPhilly** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 15:40:12

looks like it will be straight up for ja happ

by **Trent Steele** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 15:41:44

ekravitz wrote:Adam Eaton is going to come in when the game resumes

Sweet Fancy Moses!!!

by **FTN** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 15:41:51

ekravitz wrote:Adam Eaton is going to come in when the game resumes

YES!!!!

by **ReadingPhilly** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 16:29:26

"If the Red Sox are a better team without Manny Ramirez, they should trade me; I will not object," said Ramirez in a telephone interview with ESPNdeportes.com on Sunday.

"I don't have any preferences: I could choose a team that offers me the best conditions or one in the chase for the postseason. I don't care where I play, I can even play in Iraq if need be. My job is to play baseball," added Ramirez.

by **FTN** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 16:33:53

god bless him.

by **ReadingPhilly** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 16:36:06

dude is willing to play in iraq, can you say leader?

by **JFLNYC** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 16:37:04

You know, we really SHOULD sell. Dodgers would cream to get Howard. Somebody would love to have Burrell. Despite his troubles, I'd hold onto Jimmy, if only because of his contract. And in one or both of those trades, you insist they take Eaton, Myers and/or Jenkins.

by **ReadingPhilly** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 16:39:18

JFLNYC wrote:You know, we really SHOULD sell. Dodgers would cream to get Howard. Somebody would love to have Burrell. Despite his troubles, I'd hold onto Jimmy, if only because of his contract. And in one or both of those trades, you insist they take Eaton, Myers and/or Jenkins.

CBP wouldn't stand on August 1st.

by **Monkeyboy** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 18:03:29

I'm not really a fan of one year rentals, but what about Maddux and Giles from the Padres? The Padres know they're out of it and Maddux might agree to a move to a contender. I think Giles has a club option with a 3 million buyout for next year. Include Myers in the trade and he can take over for Hoffman, who is in the last year of his contract. Myers wouldn't have as much HR trouble in SD.

by **FTN** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 18:04:14

Maddux isnt coming to the East Coast.

Giles sucks.

by **CrashburnAlley** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 18:05:03

Maddux has been #1 on my list of pitchers to acquire by the trading deadline. I think in terms of $/production/injury probability, he can't be beat.

by **dajafi** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 18:05:38

Lauber:

Also, about those Manny Ramirez-to-the-Phillies reports that have been circulating in other cities: Forget about it. Gillick said last winter that the Phils wouldn't be eager to welcome the many distractions that come with Manny being Manny, and there's no indication that his or the Phillies' stance has changed. More important, though, Manny doesn't play right field, and if the Phillies add a bat, it most likely would have to be in right field.

by **FTN** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 18:10:40

Maddux has said more than once he has no desire to move away from the West Coast again, even if to a contender. I believe he has a full NTC.

Maddux has a 6.02 ERA on the road this year. I can understand why he's at the top of wishlists.

by **Philly the Kid** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 18:11:44

People have to stop believing that anybody is taking Eaton or Myers or Jenkins, unless they have a salary as big or bigger like NBA.

I don't see the Phils doing anything substantial, they could have done great deals in the offseason and failed to do so. They got us Joe-Blah not 10so a game Harden. Fahhgetabout it -- no Manny no unloading bad contracts to lousy players.

by **smitty** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 18:15:20

FTN wrote:Maddux has said more than once he has no desire to move away from the West Coast again, even if to a contender. I believe he has a full NTC.

Maddux has a 6.02 ERA on the road this year. I can understand why he's at the top of wishlists.

And what about Giles sucks? -- 126 OPS + and the second best defensive RF in MLB in Dewan =/-. That's not too shabby.

Maddux really isn't all that good any more -- I agree with that. He's a HERBIE leader though. :-D

Website · by **Wolfgang622** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 18:17:04

ABout Manny --- really, where would he play?

Website · by **Wolfgang622** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 18:18:08

smitty wrote:
FTN wrote:Maddux has said more than once he has no desire to move away from the West Coast again, even if to a contender. I believe he has a full NTC.

Maddux has a 6.02 ERA on the road this year. I can understand why he's at the top of wishlists.

And what about Giles sucks? -- 126 OPS + and the second best defensive RF in MLB in Dewan =/-. That's not too shabby.

Maddux really isn't all that good any more -- I agree with that. He's a HERBIE leader though.

Now Giles --- yes please.

by **ReadingPhilly** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 18:21:49

ekravitz wrote:talk coming out now that there is no substance to it. including Lauber and Jayson Stark

no substance to what?

Website · by **Wolfgang622** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 18:23:57

LongDrive wrote:That line-up would be sick. I think Burrell being able to play RF is a big question. I think he can, and his arm is good enough.

Get ready for this: Phillies grab a first inning run, in comes Bruntlett as a defensive replacement to make sure they hold that lead for those late 8 innings.

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