Phillies Offseason Talk

[PhillyPhreak54]

Send him to the Pirates for Zach Duke!

[SunMo]

Send him to the Pirates for Zach Duke!

only if they include Oliver Perez

[PhillyPhreak54]

Dodgers about to sign Kenny Lofton.

Lofton's choices are Dodgers, DBacks or Orioles.

[SunMo]

on PhilliesPhans they posted some highlights from Reuben Amaro on with Jodi Mac...

I just heard the tail end of an interview with Amaro on Jody Mac's show. Random memories from the call:


- Padilla was not part of the Phillies larger plan, and there was little interest in him from other teams at the Winter Meetings. Amaro cited his inconsistancy over the past few years as a reason, despite his talent. Texas was a team interested, and as such, they persued a deal. He said that Padilla wasn't doing things the team needed him to on the mound, and "other reasons".
- The Philles are not waiting on other trades to decide who they whould pick in the PTBNL. They like the list they have from the Rangers, they just haven't decided who would work best in the Phillies plans yet.
- Philadelphia is on Vasquez's no-trade list, but the Phillies are having talks with the Diamondbacks about other things.
- The Phillies are working with the Dodgers on something.
- Trade/deal activity is still hot, he commented that they are constantly getting involved with new talks, and received several calls today.
- Commented that there are many irons in the fire for bullpen help, starting pitching help, and "other opportunities"
- Any starter that comes to the Phils will be via a trade at this point.
- Nomar is not a fit for the Phillies. He said that we don't need a shortstop, and while many people think he can play 3B, the Phillies believe he's going "backward", and that there just isn't a fit in Philadelphia fo rhim.
- Mac asked if the Phillies work a deal first, then contact a player - or contact a player and feel them out before attempting to set up a deal. Amaro said it depends on the player and the situation.
- On that note, Mac asked if the Phillies have had discussions with Lieberthal about moving him, Amaro said that it was policy not to comment.

There was more, but that's all I can remember with any accuracy.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Thanks, Mo.

I read on PhilaPhans that Eskin reported today that Bell was heading to PIttsburgh for AAA C prospect Ronny Paulino.

Get it done!

[SunMo]

Thanks, Mo.

I read on PhilaPhans that Eskin reported today that Bell was heading to PIttsburgh for AAA C prospect Ronny Paulino.

Get it done!

C as in C-level or C as in catcher?

[Geowhizzer]

Thanks, Mo.

I read on PhilaPhans that Eskin reported today that Bell was heading to PIttsburgh for AAA C prospect Ronny Paulino.

Get it done!

C as in C-level or C as in catcher?

Catcher.  Here's last season's stats:

AA 6 HR, 20 RBI, .292 (43 games)
AAA 13 HR, 42 RBI, .315 (77 games)
MAJ 0, 0, .500 (just 4 ABs)

He's behind both Ryan Doumit and Humberto Cota in Pittsburgh's catching plans.

[BigEd76]

Pittsburgh's #1 prospect is a catcher too (Neil Walker)...

[MDS]

i dont care if its for testicular cancer, get rid of david bell

[PhillyPhreak54]

Send him to the Pirates for Zach Duke!

only if they include Oliver Perez

Randy Miller yesterday

At this point, the Phillies are convinced they won't get full value for Abreu, so the new focus will be to deal spare outfielder Jason Michaels. Pittsburgh has interest in Michaels, but talks broke off when the Phillies asked for left-hander starter Oliver Perez.

"I'm not real comfortable with it, but at this point we'll have to do the best we can," Gillick said. "I can't see us getting somebody outside to fill the fifth spot right now. We're still up in the air on a setup guy and looking at what's on the free-agent market (for starting pitchers) and where we want to be (in payroll), I don't think there are people out there that can fill that role in our rotation. We're not paying $9 million for a pitcher."

[SunMo]

they are really overvaluing Abreu, i don't really care if they keep him, but to think they can get an ace for him is just silly.

[ice grillin you]

whens the last time an established really good outfielder...or any position player with a salary...was traded for a number one pitcher...fact is number one guys dont get moved that often unless its for money cutting purposes...and in return prospects are dealt...so i dont know if its that they are overvaluing bobby or its just really hard to get a number one in a trade

[Rome]

they are really overvaluing Abreu, i don't really care if they keep him, but to think they can get an ace for him is just silly.

I don't think they can get an ace for Abreu.  I think they can get an ace for Abreu and a combination of prospects and/or other assets.

[BigEd76]

JMike gets probation, no trial

[Wingspan]

thanks for the info, B-Ed

Signed,
W-Span