Phillies Offseason Talk

[Sgt PSN]

I'm pissed that they didn't make the playoffs but at the same time, it was a pretty good ride.  Came all the way down to the final game of the year.  Besides, this was the first meaningful baseball played in October by the Phils in 12 years and they did it despite having Bell and Leiberthal on the team although I must say both did play better down the stretch than they had all year.  But they still suck and I hope they get their balls stuck in a meat grinder.   

Congrats to Jimmy Rollins for finishing the year strong with a 36 game hitting streak. 

Re-sign Wagner NOW! 

Rest up during the offseason and come out strong to start the season next year and maybe you won't be fighting for a playoffs spot on the last game of the year.  Bitches. 

[Rome]

Burrell or Abreu must be traded to free up salary and to add a #1 pitcher.

But before I get into my wishes...they must fire the dope first.

Hah!  Which dope?   

[Geowhizzer]

Here's the scoop regarding Rollins' hit streak from USA Today:

Rollins can pursue Joe DiMaggio's major league record of 56 next year — sort of.  The major league marks for longest hitting streak in one season and longest hitting streak spanning two seasons are separate records, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

[stillupfront]

7.  Trade Thome to anyone- ANYONE- that will take him and give something back.  Thanks, Jim, and good-bye.  Ryan's taking first base.

I think they're going to try the Howard to LF experiment again instead of trading Thome.

Does that mean Burrell's gone?  Howard+Thome+Burrell+Abreu+Utley= many, many K's- one of the main reason that the Phils' offense is so inconsistent.

Burrell BACK to third.

[Geowhizzer]

7.  Trade Thome to anyone- ANYONE- that will take him and give something back.  Thanks, Jim, and good-bye.  Ryan's taking first base.

I think they're going to try the Howard to LF experiment again instead of trading Thome.

Does that mean Burrell's gone?  Howard+Thome+Burrell+Abreu+Utley= many, many K's- one of the main reason that the Phils' offense is so inconsistent.

Burrell BACK to third.

GREAT!  Then the Phils can set all sorts of records!

1.  Most strikeouts in a season (and some lucky power pitcher will obliterate Clemens/Johnson by striking out 24 batters in a game).
2.  Most games, 10+ runs followed by shutouts.
3.  Most errors in a season.
4.  Most unearned runs given up in a season.
5.  Worst team average against LHP

What a lineup! 

1.  Rollins SS (Because we know Manuel ain't putting Lofton or Michaels here)
2.  Lofton/Michaels CF
3.  Abreu RF
4.  Burrell 3B
5.  Thome 1B
6.  Howard LF
7.  Utley 2B
8.  Lieberthal 2B
9.  Whatever pitcher is brave/stupid enough to pitch for this Frankenstine monster in the field.

[WEST is GOD]

Players and management that have to be gone for me to think about liking them again:

Burrell
Abreu
Lofton
Thome
Bell
Padilla
Lidle
Urbina
Cormier
Lieberthal
Wade
Manuel
Bill Dancy

out of those, which are realistically gone if Wade is here? None

If Wade is gone which of those could possibly go?

Burrell, Abreu, Cormier, Lofton, Padilla, Thome, Manuel, Dancy, and Lieberthal(contracts are easy to move in baseball).

Still not enough for me to care.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Burrell or Abreu must be traded to free up salary and to add a #1 pitcher.

But before I get into my wishes...they must fire the dope first.

Hah!  Which dope?   

Wade.

I thought Charlie got way too much heat this year. Was he perfect? No. But I didn't think he was as bad as everyone made him out to be.

[PhillyPhreak54]

7.  Trade Thome to anyone- ANYONE- that will take him and give something back.  Thanks, Jim, and good-bye.  Ryan's taking first base.

I think they're going to try the Howard to LF experiment again instead of trading Thome.

Does that mean Burrell's gone?  Howard+Thome+Burrell+Abreu+Utley= many, many K's- one of the main reason that the Phils' offense is so inconsistent.

Burrell BACK to third.

No way.

[MDS]

I'm fine with everything offensivley except 3B and C. It's the SP, bullpen and bench that need fixing.

Hey, sorta 1/4 aint bad.

[stillupfront]

7.  Trade Thome to anyone- ANYONE- that will take him and give something back.  Thanks, Jim, and good-bye.  Ryan's taking first base.

I think they're going to try the Howard to LF experiment again instead of trading Thome.

I count one bad glove.
Does that mean Burrell's gone?  Howard+Thome+Burrell+Abreu+Utley= many, many K's- one of the main reason that the Phils' offense is so inconsistent.

Burrell BACK to third.

GREAT!  Then the Phils can set all sorts of records!

1.  Most strikeouts in a season (and some lucky power pitcher will obliterate Clemens/Johnson by striking out 24 batters in a game).
2.  Most games, 10+ runs followed by shutouts.
3.  Most errors in a season.
4.  Most unearned runs given up in a season.
5.  Worst team average against LHP

What a lineup! 

1.  Rollins SS (Because we know Manuel ain't putting Lofton or Michaels here)
2.  Lofton/Michaels CF
3.  Abreu RF
4.  Burrell 3B
5.  Thome 1B
6.  Howard LF
7.  Utley 2B
8.  Lieberthal 2B
9.  Whatever pitcher is brave/stupid enough to pitch for this Frankenstine monster in the field.

[MDS]

Marcus Hayes is an idiot

David Bell gets a C-, Bobby Abreu gets a B. One guy started the all-star game, the other was the worst third baseman in baseball.

[Wingspan]

Marcus Hayes is an idiot

David Bell gets a C-, Bobby Abreu gets a B. One guy started the all-star game, the other was the worst third baseman in baseball.

also one of them didnt do a goddamn thing the last month of the season

[rjs246]

But he totally ruled the home run derby! And that's all the fans really care about these days anyway.

[PhillyGirl]

Marcus Hayes is an idiot

David Bell gets a C-, Bobby Abreu gets a B. One guy started the all-star game, the other was the worst third baseman in baseball.

also one of them didnt do a goddamn thing the last month of the season

Gutting it out with a bad hamstring and bad shoulder.

[MDS]

He should've been on the DL. Thome sucked ass when he was hurt, but no one complained.