06/07 Phillies Offseason Thread

[PhillyPhreak54]

Gary Matthews was nicknamed Sarge. Gary Matthews Jr. is his son. = Sarge Jr.

[SD_Eagle5]

Why not make a push for Manny Ramirez? He only has 2 years left on his current deal, which is perfect considering we're going to have to pay Howard and Utley around that time. He's a better hitter than Soriano, Lee, or whoever else is/was out there. The Sox probably need to free up some cash to sign that Japanese pitcher. Throw them Burrell/Rowand/Floyd/Madson or whomever and we're set.

[Rome]

I'd rather have Ramirez than Lee any day of the week.

A lineup that included Howard & Ramirez would be terrifying.

[PhillyPhreak54]

I'd take Manny,. But Gillick has said he doesn't want him. So unless he's bluffing, we won't see Manny being Manny.

[SD_Eagle5]

When did Gillick say that?

[Rome]

Gillick did seem to shoot down the notion that the Phillies would be interested in Manny Ramirez, the Red Sox' talented but enigmatic slugger.

"I don't know if he's a headache we want to deal with," he said.

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/16015438.htm

[PhillyPhreak54]

Carlos Lee-OF- Rangers    Nov. 21 - 6:55 pm et
      
      
The Orioles apparently believe it will come down to them, the Astros and the Phillies for Carlos Lee, the Baltimore Sun's Roch Kubatko reports.
Baltimore apparently hasn't made a firm offer to Lee, probably because the team knows Lee's agents would use the bid in negotiations with other teams. Lee could pick him team as soon as the weekend.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Gregg Zaun said he isn't close to re-signing with the Jays after only being offered "a hair above Blanco money."
Henry Blanco got a two-year, $5.25 million contract from the Cubs. "We're too far apart and it's way too early in the process for me to accept slightly better than back-up money for playing every day," said Zaun, who is acting as his own agent. The Blue Jays might decide to move on to Rod Barajas. If that happens, Zaun could look to Philadelphia or consider a backup job. The Orioles, Red Sox and Yankees are among the teams that might want him as a part-time player.

[MDS]

What a terrific offseason. First Wes Helms. Now the possiblities of Carlos Lee and Greg Zaun. Pat Gillick is surely a step above Ed Wade.

[mpmcgraw]

The Chron has a source saying that an AL team (gotta be the Orioles) has floated a $70M/5 deal. It sounds like the Phillies haven't made an offer; maybe Pat Gillick will realize that signing Lee just to replace Pat Burrell would be a bizarre waste of time. As it is, it seems like the Astros are banking on getting some kind of hometown discount, while the Orioles are hoping that Carlos wants to play for a mediocre team for the remainder of his productive career.

Man, I must make millions the way my articles are popping up all over the country!

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I just read an article that said the Phillies might "blow everyone out of the water" for Lee.

Yay?


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Also, why not use the Soriano money on Zito or some other quality pitching?  Why is pitching being ignored so thoroughly so far?  Barf barf barf.

[Rome]

Zito has insisted that he's not interested in coming to Philly or the east coast.  Same with Jason Schmidt.   Besides, from what I've read, Zito's lost a foot or two off his fastball.

Rag-arm pitcher + Citizens Bank Park = disaster.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

The Eagles have a rag-arm at QB, though.

[Rome]

The Eagles have a rag-arm at QB, though.

A.J. is no rag-arm.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

He won't get the nod until the 2nd half on Sunday night.