First of many moves for Philly?

[nilodnayr]

My theory about a potential Abreu trade revolved around this type of regime change.

 

Philly was sick of contending but never actually competing for postseason glory. The fans have no faith in the direction of that franchise, and ownership is pissed that attendance dropped pretty sharply in the park's 2nd year. My guess is the next guy will try and shake things up, with the first order of business being getting rid of Thome. They'll end up paying some of his contract, and might have to give up some more talent in return. I still won't go as far as saying Abreu is as good as gone, but Utley and Howard are the only players the fans love.

 

 

 

I really think Hendry has to go back to the Nomar negotiations and think of a way to become the middle man, sending a reduced cost Thome to the AL and ending up with Abreu in RF. But if the new GM loves Abreu's unheralded star label, and relatively risk free contract, and instead chooses to deal Burrell and the 3/36.5m left on his deal, then I wouldn't mind Pat the bat in LF next year.

 

Is anyone else hearing this rumour: Jim Thome and David Bell to Seattle for Adrian Beltre?

 

Oh, that's why the Mariners are terrible. Why would they consider that? They lose a guaranteed year off a terrible contract, but in the long run they save nothing. Beltre for his down year is still extremely talented, and what, 10 years younger than Thome? Plus they're paying Richie Sexson 8 figures to be a 1B/DH/LF. I don't get why they'd consider that deal.

 

 

If that happens then I'd give Bavasi a call, Ibanez wouldnt be a horrible option, should we lose the Giles sweepstakes.

 

EDIT: I dont know if they have anyone coming up, but I guess they'd most likely keep Ibanez and use him in LF.

[TruffleShuffle]

I'm a little late, but this website is hilarious:

 

http://www.fireedwade.com

[adamb0719]

Just heard on ESPN radio that Cashman is possibly going to be the next GM for Philly. George won't give him more personnel control with his new contract, so he wants out. Don't know how valid it is.