Phillies Offseason Talk

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Those bloodshot eyes of Vicente? Did he already hit up a bar in Arlington? Jeez.

It would appear so, most definitely.

[PhillyPhreak54]

I was reading an article in the Ft.Worth papers....

1. Padilla is expected to be their #1 starter

2. Gillick refused to deal him to an NL team

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I was reading an article in the Ft.Worth papers....

1. Padilla is expected to be their #1 starter

2. Gillick refused to deal him to an NL team

#1?  Jeezus.  And all we could get was a PTBNL?

I know the Rangers aren't known for great pitching, but still...

[MDS]

if hes their #1, then they really suck.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

if hes their #1, then they really suck.

Who's our #1 again?

[MDS]

jon lieber, whose really a #2
padilla is like a 4

so while they really suck, we just plain suck. big difference, jack.

[Rome]

jon lieber, whose really a #2
padilla is like a 4

so while they really suck, we just plain suck. big difference, jack.

I disagree with this.  I see Myers as the Phils' 1 at the moment with Leiber being 1-A.

[ice grillin you]

if i had a game i had to win leiber is getting the start over myers everytime

myers has better stuff but has no idea how to pitch

therefore leiber = #1

[MDS]

what a great discussion. which non #1 is actually our #1. awsome.

[Rome]

Myers has the stuff to be a #1.  If you can't see that, I suggest picking up a pair of bifocals at your local drugstore.



PS: I'm hoping Gillick somehow manages to pull a rabbit out of his hat and brings a true "ace" to sit atop the rotation.  I'm not betting on it, though, because the Phillies really don't have much to offer in return to get one at this point.  If he doesn't, then Myers and Leiber will have to do.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

what a great discussion. which non #1 is actually our #1. awsome.

It's not as if Gillick is giving us anything else to talk about.

[bobbyinlondon]

I guess we can rule out Bell to the Dodgers for Sanchez and prospects. Mueller just signed for 2 years with them.


Updated: Dec. 14, 2005, 2:26 PM ET
Report: Dodgers, 3B Mueller reach two-year dealESPN.com news services


The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly filled the left side of their infield, signing free agent third baseman Bill Mueller.



The Los Angeles Times and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on their Web sites Wednesday that Mueller will get a two-year contract, which is conditional upon him passing a physical exam. The Pirates had also been pursuing Mueller.

Mueller hit .295 with 10 home runs and 62 RBI for the Boston Red Sox last season. He joins shortstop Rafael Furcal, who signed with the Dodgers last week.

They are expected to bat 1-2 in the lineup.

Over his 10-year career, Mueller has a .292 average and a .373 on-base percentage with 82 homers and 478 RBI. The 34-year-old switch hitter set career highs in 2003, batting .326 with 45 doubles, 19 homers and 85 RBI under Grady Little, who was hired last week by general manager Ned Colletti to manage the Dodgers.

Los Angeles used seven players at the "hot corner" this past season, with Oscar Robles leading the way with 40 games played.

The Dodgers have an All-Star shortstop in Cesar Izturis, but he underwent reconstructive surgery on his throwing elbow late last season and isn't expected to play until July.

Izturis could be shifted to second base when he returns, with All-Star second baseman Jeff Kent moving to first.

[MDS]

crap

[Sgt PSN]

I've never been more pissed about another team signing a player I didn't care about. 

[MDS]

maybe the red sox or pirates want bell......maybe...