OT: Philadelphia Phillies (MLB): 1st pick secured!

[sobrien]

Lol at everyone cheering Paps getting traded. He was great at what he did. Most saves in franchise history. Aww boo-hoo you didn't like him speaking his mind. Everything he said was always pretty much correct

Couldn't agree more. He was a pompous ass, but a necessary one at times.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

I really don't have anything against Papelbon. He mostly said stuff that all the fans were harping on anyway. I'm glad he put additional heat on this franchise to change their ways.

I'm happy with this move though. We clear his potential $15M & likely Utley's for next year which will give a new GM more flexibility this upcoming winter.

 

[montreal]

Lol at everyone cheering Paps getting traded. He was great at what he did. Most saves in franchise history. Aww boo-hoo you didn't like him speaking his mind. Everything he said was always pretty much correct

I don't see what's wrong with cheering that he's gone. Even if he was the greatest closer in history, it's like having a screen door on a submarine when you are the worst team in baseball and have the most expensive closer in MLB history. Add to that you might not want him spending any more time around your future closer (Giles) since he's already had one issue with showing up the pitching coach and manager.

Right now I would cheer if they announced they traded the bat boy and got something of value for him. Anyone on the 23 man roster not named Franco and Nola, if it can get us something for the future then I am all for it.

 

[whitstifier]

Phils scouted the Astros AA team last night. Don't see why they'd bother if Hamels weren't a bit interested in heading to Houston.

 

[Hiesenberg]

Phils scouted the Astros AA team last night. Don't see why they'd bother if Hamels weren't a bit interested in heading to Houston.

Due diligence.

I can see why Hamels wouldn't, but they are an up and coming team, similar to Rays. A pitcher like him can throw them over the top, if they make the playoffs, he'd put them in a position to win every game he pitches. Very few pitchers are like that.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

Phils scouted the Astros AA team last night. Don't see why they'd bother if Hamels weren't a bit interested in heading to Houston.

Yeah I really think that he's not blocking a trade. If push comes to shove he's going where the offers are. That being said, if there's a deal from the Dodgers and a deal from the Stros, he can say **** the Stros I'm going to LA.

I would be psyched to go to Houston though if I were him. So much potential and that stadium seems like such a cool place. It is on my list of stadiums I want to visit, along with Wrigley, Fenway, and PacBell park.

 

[Hiesenberg]

Yeah I really think that he's not blocking a trade. If push comes to shove he's going where the offers are. That being said, if there's a deal from the Dodgers and a deal from the Stros, he can say **** the Stros I'm going to LA.

I would be psyched to go to Houston though if I were him. So much potential and that stadium seems like such a cool place. It is on my list of stadiums I want to visit, along with Wrigley, Fenway, and PacBell park.

I'm like 50/50 on if he would accept to go there.

Anybody get an idea of what type of talent they have? I know they have a bunch, but I think some of its already on their roster.

 

[Halladay]

Latos to the Dodgers.

 

[Jack de la Hoya]

So...Hamels is likely bound for Texas one way or the other, then?

 

[JDinkalage Morgoone]

Hamels could still be in play for LA, I mean are they really comfortable with Latos?

 

[Hiesenberg]

Hamels could still be in play for LA, I mean are they really comfortable with Latos?

No, Latos doesn't get you over the hump and whoever they traded for him, probably wouldn't have been involved with a Hamels deal.

Salisbury is betting on Texas.

 

[Halladay]

Latos is fine for the Dodgers. They just needed another decent arm.

 

[CutOnDime97]

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

I seriously hope we get those three players mentioned in the other thread. Would be epic.

 

[Hiesenberg]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 4m4 minutes ago
#SFGiants fading in Hamels derby. Have not been in touch with #Phillies in last 24 hours, according to a source.

 

[Adam Warlock]

If they trade Hamels...I could see them picking up Blanton. He was just DFA by the Royals.

 

[FLYguy3911]

If they trade Hamels...I could see them picking up Blanton. He was just DFA by the Royals.

Harang's back.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Harang's back.

Unless we need another the other white meat?

 

[CutOnDime97]

What would it take to get Cole Hamels? - In$ider

http://espn.go.com/blog/the-gms-office/insider/post?id=11235

Jim Bowden, ESPN Insider

So if the return for two to three months of Cueto is three good future major leaguers, then what is Hamels worth? I'll give it my best guess, linking five potential suitors to him:

1. Chicago Cubs
Hamels for ... LF Billy McKinney, RHP C.J. Edwards, CF Albert Almora

2. Los Angeles Dodgers
Hamels for ... RHPs Grant Holmes, Jose De Leon and Zach Lee

3. Texas Rangers
Hamels for ... RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez (or RHP Jake Thompson), OF Nomar Mazara (or OF Nick Williams) and C Jorge Alfaro

4. Boston Red Sox
Hamels for ... CF Manuel Margot, 3B Rafael Devers and LHP Brian Johnson

5. San Francisco Giants
Hamels for ... RHP Tyler Beede, RHP Kyle Crick and C Andrew Susac

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

What would it take to get Cole Hamels? - In$ider

http://espn.go.com/blog/the-gms-office/insider/post?id=11235

I'd go with the Rangers on this one but really it is a crapshoot. I am starting to more and more think that he'll be kept and maybe a waiver deal gets done. Otherwise I think we go through this again next offseason and next season.

 

[Broad Street Elite]

I'd go with the Rangers on this one but really it is a crapshoot. I am starting to more and more think that he'll be kept and maybe a waiver deal gets done. Otherwise I think we go through this again next offseason and next season.

I saw Jason Stark say it was about 75-25 in his mind that a deal happens. I think it's probably worse than that. Teams just don't go for it like they used to.

 

[Chicken Chaser]

Hitting up an Ironpigs game tonight up in Allentown, haven't really watched a lick of baseball this year. Anyone worth paying attention to down in AAA???

 

[Phileeguy]

If they trade Hamels...I could see them picking up Blanton. He was just DFA by the Royals.

I watched him pitch in a game for the Royals a week ago. He came in relief for an injury, but I wasn't aware at the time. He went a few innings and didn't give up any runs IIRC. Who relieved Blanton? Ryan Madson.

It was deja vu all over again.

 

[Hiesenberg]

I'd go with the Rangers on this one but really it is a crapshoot. I am starting to more and more think that he'll be kept and maybe a waiver deal gets done. Otherwise I think we go through this again next offseason and next season.

I don't' think he gets through waivers, his price tag isn't all that high. Dodgers would just claim him

 

[CutOnDime97]

I don't' think he gets through waivers, his price tag isn't all that high. Dodgers would just claim him

But we'd have to agree on a trade, correct?