Starting Pitching

The Bobby Abreu rumors continue to fly and the possible scenarios seem endless. However the consistent theme in all of them favor plugging the biggest hole on the team: a starting pitching or rather an true staff ace. Jason Schmidt, Barry Zito, and even the unwilling Javier...

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Signings, Signings and More Signings

Wow, when will it end? Today Pat Gillick announced the signing of Julio Santana, a right-handed reliever from Milwaukee, to a one year $800,000 deal. In 42.0 innings last season, Santana allowed 34 hits, walked 19 and struck out 49; opponents batted .221 against him. ...

Phillies Sign Bell's Platoon

It's on now! Not one to let the loss of Wagner get him down, today Pat Gillick announced the signing of free agent infielder Abraham Nunez. The former Pirate and Cardinal and replacement for the injured Scott Rolen last year agreed to a two-year, $3,350,000 deal with a club...

Wagner Signs with Mets

Fox Sports is reporting that Billy Wagner has signed with the New York Mets. Our free spending rivals in NY offered a four-year deal worth $43 million and it was accepted. If you thought 3 years was too much to give Wagner, you'll be real disappointed to know that the Mets...

Free Agent First Dates

I'm sure you've all heard by now about Billy Wagner's tourist trip to NYC. In short, the Glavine family picked them up at the airport, his wife went to see Phantom on Broadway, Billy took the scenic route from Flushing to Westchester, and they all got "I Heart...

Vaquez Isn't Coming to Philly

The Inquirer claims that although Javier Vaquez wishes to be traded to an east coast team, there are 6 teams he definitely won't play before - and the Phillies aren't one of them. I haven't been able to get my hands on a list of the 6, but simple subtraction means that...

Value Added, Value Subtracted

ESPN reports that two teams have made offers to Marlins free agent A.J. Burnett. Thought the two teams are undisclosed, the rumor is that one of them was the Blue Jays who supposedly offered a 5 year, $50 million deal. As noted earlier, my estimate for a Phillies pitch was...

Nails on the Numbers

Here is some really good advice from former Phil Lenny Dykstra: " In essence, my strategy is to stay disciplined, regardless of the situation. This approach has served me well throughout my career, be it baseball, my various businesses or investing. Discipline allowed me...

Pat Gillick's Best Abbott and Costello Impersonation

When asked about the crush of left-handed power hitting first basemen in Philadelphia, Pat Gillick bellowed, "Nobody's the first baseman right now." He went on to explain it's "because it's the off-season."  He may not be as funny as the duo but he's...

Urbina Arrested and other News

There's some big news in a story we've been following closely for the past month: Phillies free agent reliever has been arrested for attempted murder.  Urbina has maintained his innocence throughout, claiming he was sleeping at the time of the attack.  He's even gone as...

Time Is Not On Gillick's Side

Based on some previous comments, it seems I have been misinterpreted. I am completely willing to give Pat Gillick a chance. With his experience he certainly deserves it, especially since he's here to help out our club has made a habit of only treading water. I'm not sure if...

PhilliesNation.com

Wow.  Despite dozens of reports claiming Theo Epstein accepted the most recent deal offered by the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Herald reports he is walking away.  It was believed Theo was looking for a 3 year, $1.5 million and the Red Sox gave it to him.  However, despite...