2013-14 Phillies Offseason Thread

[PhillyPhreak54]

Damn, Sarge, you have to get your HOFs, Chokes, Gawds and Grits straight...

Indeed. Philly fan fail!

[Sgt PSN]

I'll make up for it and wear a Bobby Hoying jersey while climbing the Egyptian pryamids. 

[PhillyPhreak54]

Good plan!

[MDS]

i had trumbo on fantasy this year

hes a horrible outfielder and he hits .230. but hell hit 30 homers in his sleep. that really doesnt mean a lot when you get on base 30 percent of the time and give up runs because you cant move

i expect them to trade their best pitching prospect for him

[PhillyPhreak54]

The Phils would like to re-sign Ruiz, but a salary of $14.1 million for one season would be a stretch as he made just $13.35 million the last four seasons. Ruiz is seeking a multiyear deal and a significant raise from the $5 million he made in 2013. In addition to the Phillies, the Red Sox, Yankees, Rangers, Rockies and Blue Jays could all make a play for Ruiz. The Phillies' exclusive negotiating rights with the player expire at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, when the free-agent signing period begins.

[Eagles_Legendz]

i just fear they're going to pour money to cruz which would be a terrible investment.  jacoby is a much better play if they're going that route.

[Rome]

Good plan!

lol

[BigEd76]

Colorado is planning to offer him a multi-year deal sometime this week

The Phils hired a metrics guy then Rube and Proefrock said they'll listen to what he says but they'll continue to be a scouting organization instead (as if the two ideas were independent).  Rube also says he made a few offers to FAs already.  Not sure if Beltran was one of them, but Matheny says someone made him an offer already.  Rosenthal says they've also inquired about trading for David Price

[SunMo]

lol they are signing Marlon Byrd to a 2 year deal today.

why the farg would you need to sign him now?  he's the mid-December signing that you do when your bigger targets don't work out.

farg.  you.  rube.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Wow.

When are Marlon Anderson, Robert Person and Paul Byrd coming back?

[SunMo]

reported deal is 2 years $16M.  holy farging shtein amaro is the worst

[PhillyPhreak54]

lololol

Jesus Christ.

Todd! Come defend your boy, Smug!

[Geowhizzer]

Relax... maybe he's coming back to be the pitching coach! 

[Rome]

I like it.[/IGY]

[smeags]

dynasty !