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23 Responses to “Quick Free Agency Deadline Primer”

1. Justin Says:
   November 14th, 2008 at 11:56 am

   I would be pretty happy to see the Phils sign Bradley, Brocail, and Hairston/Orr. Hairston and Orr are both guys who can be utility fielders for infield or outfield, both have as good or better bats than Bruntlett so that’d be a good thing. Wouldn’t be surprised to see the Phils make a run at David Ross either since they showed interest when he was waived.

2. GM-Carson Says:
   November 14th, 2008 at 12:18 pm

   If Moyer is signed the rotation is almost good to go (Hamels, Myers, Moyer, Blanton, Carrasco/Happ/Kendrick). Sure, I’d like to see Sheets slotted #2, bumping everyone back a spot, but I have zero faith that will happen. I’m more concerned about the outfield. Relying on Dobbs/Jenkins/Stairs (all lefties) to fill Burrell’s voids scares the poop outta me. Baldelli is intriguing, but he’s also highly unpredictable and Hairston’s season was likely a fluke.

3. From Section 113 Says:
   November 14th, 2008 at 12:30 pm

   If it’s between Brocail and th 39/40 year old Springer, I would go with Springer. He gets more strikeouts, and though he’s more of a fly ball pitcher than Brocail, he’s has a better track record of success.

4. Greg B Says:
   November 14th, 2008 at 12:30 pm

   Bradley does seem like a pretty reasonable fit. I’d like to give Happ a chance and we should re-sign Moyer.

5. phinally Says:
   November 14th, 2008 at 12:36 pm

   forget about baldelli. The guy has a disease, he can’t be an everyday player.

6. Gavin Says:
   November 14th, 2008 at 12:43 pm

   Brocail would be a great signing. He had Durbin type #’s last year. I think that would finish off the pen. Moyer is #1 priority and after that, I really would rather re-sign Burrell. No other options out there appeal to me. 3 years 33 mill/ club option for a 4th year I think would get it done.

7. Chutley Says:
   November 14th, 2008 at 12:48 pm

   i’d love to see how Happ or Kendrik pan out but we can’t afford to wait til midseason again

8. From Section 113 Says:
   November 14th, 2008 at 12:52 pm

   I like Springer. Brocail just never impresse dme. Especially in Houston. What about a guy like Jason Isringhausen on a minor league deal? Or at least an invite to spring trainning? I think he still has some bullets left in that arm.

9. Kevin Says:
   November 14th, 2008 at 12:57 pm

   Forget about Baldelli’s disease. He is not an every day play but he can be one hell of a bench player. If we scooped him up, you could use him,Jenkins and Brunnlet in left.

10. Jim Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 1:31 pm

    It would be too classic a move for the Phillies to bring in Paul Byrd. Sure hes a good pitcher, and a cheap option, but we have better options and we can actually afford to spend money this time around.

11. NJ Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 2:20 pm

    I don’t know if the Phillies get a bonifide 5th starter like Byrd, as with Durbin last year I think Tim’s on the money predicting a guy like Odalis Perez for insurance with JA Happ slotted in to start the season in the rotation.

    Just watched an ESPN segment with good ol’ buster who talked a little about how economics might affect free agency, he said after the first wave a lot of GM’s will wait till January expecting their non high profile targets be still be there at a reduced cost.

12. Georgie Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 2:55 pm

    NJ, I heard something along those lines too, that the GM’s were told to keep in mind the state of the economy when offering FA’s contracts. Then someone made the comment that the Yankees are sure to listen to that advice.

13. mikemike Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    Jim According to Anthony Gargano on wip radio the phillies are tap out with the raises. He says thet are at 141 million without a starter and left fielder, can’t figure it out. so they will resign moyer and get a cheap second tier left fielder. can’t afford bradley, My number have the phillies at 121 with raises. and arb cases settled, if hamels get more than 5 million a little higher.

14. Greg B Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    This talk of Jenkins as our “right-handed power bat” is scaring the hell out of me. Either sign Burrell or Bradley. We need one of them.

15. NJ Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 3:06 pm

    More than any off-season this is the one where you sit back and just hope the wind blows a nice breeze and you don’t get caught by hurricane Minaya.

16. Georgie Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    mike mike, how can they be at 141M before a LF’r and pitcher, are they counting Pat’s salary into that or something, that sounds way too high!

17. Maverick Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 3:40 pm

    141 can not be right. Anyone here good at math?

18. Dan Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 4:18 pm

    Would love Baldelli as a bench player. For the right price of course.

19. griffin Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 4:22 pm

    Orr re-signed with the Nats, so he’s no longer an option.

    I would like Bradley in LF and I think Juan Cruz (formerly of Arizona) is a real good set-up man but he may cost too much. Brocail and Springer are more realistic options. As for a SP, I wouldn’t mind taking a shot on Brad Penny for a year.

20. griffin Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 4:27 pm

    Just read a chat from Keith Law of ESPN. Here’s an interesting tidbit.

    AB (CT): Who has more trade value for their current team, Dye or Magglio? Could a package of J Donald and JA Happ be a realistic starting point for either (with PHI paying full contract)

    Keith Law: (1:58 PM ET ) Dye has more trade value. AL teams are going to look at Happ as a 5/6 starter, tops. He doesn’t have much value. Donald’s an everyday SS for someone, though – he’s a very valuable trade piece.

21. mikemike Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 4:59 pm

    Howard 15 ,Myers 12, Eaton 8, ULtey 11, Rollins 7.5,Lidge 11, Jenkins 8, Eyre 2 Blanton 5, felix 5, romano 4, Werth 5, Victorino 4, Madson 3, hamels 5-6,ruiz 1, condrey 1, coste .8, Dobbs 1.5, Moyer 8, Brunlett 1, Happ .5 , Durbin 1.5, that is 114 million with raises and three openings. No way we spend 27 million for a relief pitcher and a left fielder.

22. KM Says:
    November 16th, 2008 at 8:11 pm

    I think we should let Werth bat 5th and go out and get a left handed hitting outfielder to hit at the back of the lineup and break up those righties.

23. 08ChampsWetboy69 Says:
    November 21st, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    WE NEED SABATHIA #1 we need starting pitching it would be awesome tog et Sabathia but we don’t have th $$$$ the Skankees have. Sheets would be a good fit. Also we need a right handed left fielder. Jermaine Dye, Baldelli, Bradley they are all good.

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