I didn't want to hijack the season thread and thought this deserved its own since this is a pivotal season in looking at the Phils going forward.
We hear the same names as possible moves like Victorino, Blanton, Hamels, etc.
Is there anybody in particular you're looking at for the Phillies to acquire by the end of the month? Do you not think the Phils should sell?
I'll kick it off by saying I'd like to see Cole moved to the Rangers. They have the deepest farm of "needed" position players of any true contender that I see. Profar likely won't move as I think they'll look to either move Michael Young who has just one year left and/or Elvis Andrus who's under a very comfortable contract the next two seasons. They may have to eat some cash for Young as he's aging and still due $16M next year. But Andrus could get them a significant return if they feel Profar's ready for 2013.
But Mike Olt has apparently been asked to maybe switch positions. The Rangers of course love his bat, but Beltre's going nowhere anytime soon as he not only provides above average offense, but he's one of the best defensive players at his position.
I have very little feeling that Cole will sign this latest offer sent by Amaro. He'll get more years on the open market. If they have to move him, Olt would be a great starting point. I'd also like to see Leonys Martin added in as the Rangers seem to find ways not to let him play regularly. Even better is the fact Gentry and Murphy are playing well this year, which could make him [Martin] a bit more expendable.
What ideas do you have? Or do you think '12 is an anomally and you'd prefer to keep all you can and add parts needed? I'd like to see those too, as it is a viable option.
We hear the same names as possible moves like Victorino, Blanton, Hamels, etc.
Is there anybody in particular you're looking at for the Phillies to acquire by the end of the month? Do you not think the Phils should sell?
I'll kick it off by saying I'd like to see Cole moved to the Rangers. They have the deepest farm of "needed" position players of any true contender that I see. Profar likely won't move as I think they'll look to either move Michael Young who has just one year left and/or Elvis Andrus who's under a very comfortable contract the next two seasons. They may have to eat some cash for Young as he's aging and still due $16M next year. But Andrus could get them a significant return if they feel Profar's ready for 2013.
But Mike Olt has apparently been asked to maybe switch positions. The Rangers of course love his bat, but Beltre's going nowhere anytime soon as he not only provides above average offense, but he's one of the best defensive players at his position.
I have very little feeling that Cole will sign this latest offer sent by Amaro. He'll get more years on the open market. If they have to move him, Olt would be a great starting point. I'd also like to see Leonys Martin added in as the Rangers seem to find ways not to let him play regularly. Even better is the fact Gentry and Murphy are playing well this year, which could make him [Martin] a bit more expendable.
What ideas do you have? Or do you think '12 is an anomally and you'd prefer to keep all you can and add parts needed? I'd like to see those too, as it is a viable option.
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