Comments on: What they Need: Philadelphia Phillies – A pitcher who throws hot, nasty, badass speed.

By: Lyndsay

Lyndsay — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:29:32 +0000

is it weird that the title of this post kind of turned me on?

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:20:15 +0000

The 610 morning zoo people don’t like the Blanton deal – so I’ll bet it works out for the Phillies.
I’m shocked they found time to discuss it – b/c I think the Eagles ordered new tupperware for training camp, which typically requires 3 straight hours of analysis and discussion.

I will say I think the Phils need one thing – consistency – their offense is maddeningly hot and cold (as June showed). I’m fine with it taking a few games off, but that entire month it was dormant, and that is scary. That said, you can’t trade for consistency.

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By: Coley Ward

Coley Ward — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:34:29 +0000

Bedard is currently on the DL and I think most teams are worried about his injury history. Plus, he’s a dick, and I don’t think the Phils want to add that kind of negativity to their clubhouse.

Oswalt didn’t get past the first inning in his last start – against the Washington Nationals. So, he’s far from a sure thing.

I think the only sure thing pitcher on the market this summer was CC, and he’s gone. Of course Harden is dominant when healthy, but he’s just such an injury risk.

It’s clear the Phillies need another top flight pitcher if they’re going to go deep in the playoffs, but I really don’t think there’s one available. It’s going to be all up to Myers, and that’s a scary thought.

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By: melissa

melissa — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:58:02 +0000

If Uggla didn’t take a dive off the GW bridge I hope someone pushed him.
Do the Phillies have any interest in Bedard? He is another guy rumored to be available. If Seattle does want to unload him their former GM made it more difficult by trashing him.
I also saw a rumor that Houston might be willing to deal Oswalt, it seems like he would be a guy the Phillies would want to pick up. I don’t know why Houston would do this but does Philly have the prospects to make this happen?
I don’t think they can hold off the Mets if they don’t add a quality starter.

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By: Coley Ward

Coley Ward — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:20:45 +0000

I’m actually more worried about the Marlins, although I’m guessing Dan Uggla probably took a dive off the GW after Tuesday night’s game and they’ll probably need a new second baseman.

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By: Coley Ward

Coley Ward — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:19:28 +0000

Paul, Ryan Howard and Rollins are both second half players. This is a team that, almost without exception, plays better in August than April. Plus, the Mets are going to choke, because they’re the Mets.

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By: Paul Moro

Paul Moro — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:17:51 +0000

Ya got balls, Ward. Ya got balls. Already worried about the playoffs? Seriously?

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