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Rules for Domonic Brown's Arrival

Written by Mike Mariano | 29 July 2010

This is something that shouldn't have to be said, but this is Philadelphia, so it must be said.  Bleacher Report has a great "Rules for Phillies Fans" article about Domonic Brown's arrival.  It's a must read to keep the kid's time with the big club in perspective.  He's the future, so we'd best not spoil him in the present.  Here are the rules, abide by them, or else:

1. Any references to Domonic Brown must be preceded or immediately followed by the descriptor “22-year old”.

Only six out of the 750 players on MLB rosters are younger than the Phillies much anticipated call-up.

2. Phillies fans may not proclaim the beginning of “The Domonic Brown era”.

If a Phillie with 548 home runs does not have an era named for him, perhaps it is premature to assign this tag (and the expectations that it carries) to a player with one career extra-base hit. And by the way, included in the rule against “era” references is an edict prohibiting anyone from designating Dom Brown as a savior

3. Fans absolutely may not boo, grumble, or otherwise voice displeasure toward Domonic Brown at any time this season.

Whether this is a two-week stay or a potential post-season call-up, the absolute longest that you would have to exercise restraint will be approximately three months. You can do it, Philly fans!

4. Do not create, or even consider any Domonic Brown Fan Groups.

There are to be no Dom’s Bombs, Brown’s Clowns, or any other groups based on first grade rhyming patterns [at this point in his young career].

Domonic Brown's nickname: DoBro

Written by Mike Mariano | 29 July 2010

DoBro Domonic Brown

Normally I'm completely against the first name syllable, last name nicknames, but it works in such harmony for Domonic Brown.  DoBro just rolls so nicely together and is a great fit from the "bro" times that we're living in.  Officially, I'm a huge fan of traditional baseball nicknames like:

  • Bob "The Heater from Van Meeter" Feller
  • Pud "The Little Steam Engine" Galvin
  • Willie "Hit 'Em Where They Ain't" Keeler
  • Ted "The Splendid Splinter" Williams
But, those gems just don't happen anymore.  DoBro is likely the one that will be used first and foremost, so let's not waste anytime trying to decide on it.

David Murphy puts the Oswalt excitement into Perspective

Written by Mike Mariano | 29 July 2010

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This makes is a little less exciting then when I first heard about the Roy Oswalt trade.  It doesn't look so much fun on paper.  Stop it right now David Murphy, you're killing my buzz here.  And you didn't mention we got Philipe Aumonte and that deaf outfielder!

Phillies should leave Jose Bautista be out in Toronto

Written by Mike Mariano | 29 July 2010

The Phillies are reportedly targeting Blue Jays super-utility man Jose Bautista and have scouted a ton of Blue Jays games in the process.  If you don't know, Bautista leads the majors in home runs with 30.  He's also fourth in the AL in walks and tops in outfield assists despite playing a multitude of positions.  Basically Jose Bautista is having the year of his life.

And that is exactly why the Phillies shouldn't trade for him.  Paying the premium for a guy who's having a career year at age 29 is never a good idea.  Not only that, before 2010 he's never hit more than 16 home runs in a full season and he's got 30 through July!  How often do guys like him come around and then fall off the face of the planet the next season?  He's only on a one-year contract, but why pay the all-star price to bring him in when he's never played at this level before?  If the Roy Oswalt deal goes through I doubt the Phillies will trade prospects for him, but you never do know.

Breaking News: Phillies reach deal for Oswalt, await his approval

Written by Mike Mariano | 29 July 2010

Final Update 3 p.m.: The deal is done, tweets Rosenthal.  Piecing this together, it appears the Astros send Oswalt and $11MM to the Phillies for Happ, Gose, and Villar, with the Phils potentially adding $1MM to Oswalt's buyout but not exercising his option.

Update 1:40 p.m.: Reports are that Roy will waive his no-trade clause and come to Philly.  Braves and Mets beware.

Update 11:45 a.m.: Looks as if Singleton isn't in the deal and that 12 million is overblown.  Love twitter.  Follow us.  If this is all true and Singleton isn't included I think it's a win for the Phillies.

Update 11:30 a.m.: It appears to be J.A. Happ plus two prospects.  Sources are unsure if Jonathon Singleton (considered the Phillies best hitting prospect) is part of the deal or not.  Both sides are adament about his inclusion/exclusion, so we'll see who ended up budging.  Also the Astros have agreed to pay approx. $12 million of the money owed to Roy through next season.

Breaking news regarding Roy Oswalt, the Phillies and Astros have reported agreed on a deal and the teams now await Roy's approval.  The deal is rumored to involved J.A. Happ, Vance Worley, and two other young pitchers.  Also the Astros are assumed to have agreed to eat some of the financial responsibility to aid the Phillies on the back end.

Stayed tuned for Roy Oswalt's "Decision" and for the final announcements of the deal including players and monies that will be exchanged.

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