Phillies Offseason Talk

bobbyinlondon · January 06, 2006, 08:24:42 AM

Here's something that could make you happy--posted 6 minutes ago on Foxsports.com

Ramirez deal still possible; Phillies eye Tejada

Ken Rosenthal / FOXSports.com
Posted: 6 minutes ago

While the agent for Red Sox left fielder Manny Ramirez says that Ramirez remains open to a trade, the Orioles instead could deal shortstop Miguel Tejada for Phillies outfielder Bobby Abreu, FOXSports.com has learned.

The Phillies have proposed an Abreu-for-Tejada exchange with the intention of playing Tejada at third base. The Orioles want pitching in addition to Abreu, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations, raising the possibility of an expanded deal.

PoopyfaceMcGee · January 06, 2006, 08:31:45 AM

The good news is that the Phillies have pitching!

They don't have good pitching, but the article just says the O's want "pitching". Sweet.

PhillyPhreak54 · January 06, 2006, 08:39:13 AM

I heard Pat Gillick on WIP on the way ome this morning and that is where I first heard about the Abreu-Tejada deal.

Cataldi: "Pat, there is a rumor out there from Ken Rosenthal on FOX Sports that says you're discussing a deal with the O's for a one-on-one deal involving Abreu for Tejada".

Gillick: "Angelo, I don't comment on rumors".

Cataldi: "Wow! That sounds like it might be good for us!"

Cataldi: " One more question...will there be any blockbuster deals in the near future? Say...before spring training?"

Gillick: " Probably not. I'd say the likelihood is slim".

So my elation in hearing about the rumor quickly subsided.

PoopyfaceMcGee · January 06, 2006, 08:46:31 AM

He's just playing it down. It's going to happen, baby. TEJADA! w0ot!

Rome · January 06, 2006, 09:45:57 AM

Yeah because general managers are always honest and direct with radio talk show hosts...

I'm pre-ordering a Miguel Tejada Phillies jersey. Who's with me?

PoopyfaceMcGee · January 06, 2006, 09:57:04 AM

Quote from: Jerome99RIP on January 06, 2006, 09:45:57 AM
I'm pre-ordering a Miguel Tejada Phillies jersey. Who's with me?

Hells yeah, daddy-O.

Rome · January 06, 2006, 11:49:47 AM

BTW: I think this rumor is laughable. If Baltimore trades Tejada for Abreu plus whatever, they're insane. Not even Peter Angelos is that reckless and stupid.

MDS · January 06, 2006, 11:56:24 AM

But...but...what will happen to David Bell? No! Can't do it.

BigEd76 · January 06, 2006, 12:44:40 PM

If Tejeda is included in the deal, editors will go crazy...

rjs246 · January 06, 2006, 12:53:33 PM

Abreu would be a perennial MVP candidate in Baltimore. Tejada would fade into oblivion in Philly. Sounds perfect.

MDS · January 06, 2006, 06:02:22 PM

Josh Kroeger was claimed off waivers. Yes. Were going so far now.

Geowhizzer · January 06, 2006, 07:51:56 PM

Are we POSITIVE Wade's gone?

PhillyPhreak54 · January 06, 2006, 09:53:00 PM

Quote from: MDS on January 06, 2006, 06:02:22 PM
Josh Kroeger was claimed off waivers. Yes. Were going so far now.

Who?

The only Kroeger's I know are grocery stores in Texas.

MDS · January 06, 2006, 10:05:17 PM

Some guy. He plays outfield. He was in AAA last year for whatever team he came from. I don't know why, but this guy is the kind of guy that makes the difference between 78 wins and 79 wins. God bless this organization.

MDS · January 06, 2006, 10:39:49 PM

From Jim Salisbury:

The Phillies have offered Abreu for Tejeda, with the possiblity that LaTroy Hawkins would get thrown in for either Rob Tejada (am I doing the tejeda/tejada thing right?) or Gavin Floyd. Two things, besides Baltimore not wanting to do it, could stop this. First, Abreu has a FNTC. I don't blame him for not wanting to go down there, that franchise is a bigger joke than the Phillies. Second, Miguel was contacted about going to the Phillies due to the rumors. Good thing is he apparantley had no problem with coming here, bad thing is he has zero interest in playing third base (Phillies have no plans to move Rollins). Now if the trade is made, Miguel has no choice but to come here and play 3B next year. But, he can opt out of his contract after the season, and surley Gillick isn't making this trade if he is going to lose Miguel after one year. So....we wait.

The Phillies are also "lukewarm" about Mark Prior, due to his health problems. Don't blame them on that one, he's not worth much until he can consistantley stay off the DL. Phillies also tried to talk about Carlos Zambrano, but were shot down. No shot there.

Boston had some interest in Rob Tejada. They offered Matt Clement. Phillies aren't high on Clement and his contract. So no there.

The reason Octavio Dotel isn't a Phillie: Jeff Cooper. Yankees got him for 1 year, $2 mil. But, the Phillies trainer took a look at his injury report or xrays and what not and concluded that it was a no go.

THEY DON'T CALL HIM STAND PAT FOR NOTHIN!