2013-14 Phillies Offseason Thread

[Geowhizzer]

Amaro will re-sign Lance Parrish.

[Rome]

They need a catcher if Chooch doesn't re-sign.  It's not THE #1 PRIORITY.

That was the point I was making.

Christ.

[smeags]

[MDS]

tommy joseph isnt a viable catching option anymore

most likely they go to some kind of split between chooch and valle and hope against all logic that valle establishes himself at some point during the year

teams can get away with bad 8 hitters, and this shouldnt ruin amaro's master world series plan. go team go.

[SD]

http://the700level.com/top-posts/memo-to-the-phillies-dont-go-for-it/

[ice grillin you]

lol at the picture that accompanies the article....does that look like a guy who isnt going to go for it

[Rome]

they should probably just forfeit every game from here out.  why bother even playing the games?

[SD]

I just have a bad feeling they're going to sign Mccann to a deal he's not worth. I wouldn't mind him for 4 years but I can see Rube giving him 7/$100 million or more.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/sports/baseball/with-gritty-slugger-brian-mccann-its-buyer-beware.html

[PhillyPhreak54]

There's that buzzword in the link! Gritty!

farg McCann and his baseball police attitude.

[MDS]

brian MAcann would never last in philly

[ice grillin you]

Over the next few weeks and possibly months, the Braves will evaluate the trade market in search of an ace and a possible suitor for Dan Uggla.  But the first intriguing storyline will focus on pitching coach Roger McDowell's future in Atlanta.

McDowell has been invited to return to Atlanta manager Fredi Gonzalez's coaching staff next year.  But before signing his contract, McDowell will likely talk to the Phillies about their vacant pitching coach position.

Over the past week, it has become even more evident that McDowell is high on Philadelphia general manager Ruben Amaro's wish list.  But the Phillies are not  permitted to have any formal discussions with McDowell until his current contract with the Braves expires at midnight tonight (Oct. 31).

McDowell met with Braves general manager Frank Wren this week to discuss the possibility of remaining in Atlanta.  But the meeting did not lead to an immediate resolution.

The Braves suffered a loss earlier this week when Dave Wallace ended his days as their Minor League pitching coordinator to become Baltimore's pitching coach.  Making the jump from the Minor League level to the Majors was an easy decision for the 66-year-old Wallace, a highly-respected pitching guru who has significantly shaped and impacted McDowell's coaching career.

The Braves would suffer a much greater loss if McDowell chose to take his expertise and knowledge of Atlanta's system to the division rival Phillies.

McDowell stands as one of the most respected and valuable leaders on Atlanta's coaching staff.   Along with leading a pitching staff that has produced the game's best ERA since the start of the 2009 season, he has displayed a meticulous approach while devising scouting reports that well-traveled veteran backup catcher Gerald Laird has described as some of the best he has ever seen.

McDowell has a strong bond with Gonzalez and the many homegrown pitchers he has molded in Atlanta.  But the almighty dollar could lure him to Philadelphia.

Multiple Major League sources have said McDowell is one of the game's lowest-paid pitching coaches.  With this in mind, the Phillies could make him an offer he can't refuse.  But at the same time, there is always the Braves could provide a raise that would increase the odds of him remaining in Atlanta.

Regardless of what transpires, the next few days will provide a better understanding of McDowell's immediate future.

resigned with the braves

[BigEd76]

Mitch Williams tried to attack Dykstra at Granite Run Mall today and Daulton had to get between them

[PhillyPhreak54]

So apparently Mitch and Lenny got into an altercation at an autograph signing today

@CrossingBroad: Just got off the phone with @realPhillyink , who watched Mitch Williams and Lenny Dykstra get into it at autograph signing today. Post soon.

[PhillyPhreak54]

http://fightinforphilly.com/2013/11/02/lenny-dykstra-and-mitch-williams-almost-fought-today/

[ice grillin you]

how is lenny not in jail right now