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Written by Mike Mariano
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 08:38 |
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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! |
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Written by Mike Mariano
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 08:21 |
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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.
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Written by Mike Mariano
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 08:10 |
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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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Written by Mike Mariano
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 07:58 |
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What a way to face expectations for the Phillies rookie call-up. Domonic Brown found success during his first game in the show to the tune of two hits, a double, two RBIs and two runs scored. In a night where the Ryan Howard donned the Golden Sombrerro (four strikeouts), the rest of the offense stepped up all around him:
- Jayson Werth: 3-4 w/ three runs scored, two doubles
- Raul Ibanez: 2-3 w/ a run scored and two walks
- Carlos Ruiz: 3-4 w/ three RBIs, two doubles and a run scored
On the mound, Roy Halladay was everything and more, just as we've become accustomed to. Complete game, nine strikeouts, one earned run (when the game was in hand), only 114 pitches. The Doc just goes out and dominates, night in and night out. It's a shame that he's got a 12-8 record to show for it. He's in the league top-10 for wins and losses and it has only to do with lack of run support at times. Say what you want about the team not keeping Cliff Lee (I certainly have), but choosing Roy over Cliff was entirely the right move.
That's seven straight for those keeping track at home. Joe Saunders and Kyle Kendrick face off tonight, we'll see what Kendrick has left in the tank after his strong performance last time out. Also, be on your daily Roy Oswalt look out, a deal is apparently imminent which I will post on shortly.
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Written by Mike Mariano
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 13:00 |
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It's official, Domonic Brown has been called up to the Phillies and Shane Victorino has been sent to the DL. Heard the news on Twitter from the Phillies beat writers. This puts a damper on the Phillies potentially trading Jayson Werth (for better or for worse).
If he gets in the lineup tonight, I'm feeling a big debut. Maybe a walk-off hit or a couple RBI's. I don't know how he'll do over a stretch, but I think we're going to get some excitement on day one.
To read more about Domonic Brown feel free to read what I wrote about him 4 hours ago. He's got the talent, he's got the hype, now finally we can see him in the show. I can't wait to see the kid play. |
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