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[BSLChrisStoner]

FanGraphs: What is Cole Hamels worth?
http://www.fangraphs...e-hamels-worth/

[BSLChrisStoner]

With Halladay out for an extended period, will the Phillies go into sell mode?

[Oriole85]

With Halladay out for an extended period, will the Phillies go into sell mode?

Great question, Buster Olney talked about that in his piece yesterday. I have to think they'll try to make things work this season. Can't imagine their fanbase with all the sellouts being too happy about "throwing away" this season. I could see ownership doing what Angelos did in 1996 and make a point of putting a respectable product on the field. However, if they did sell given the players they have they could really stock up their farm system.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Crashburn Alley: Talking about Cliff Lee
http://crashburnalle...bout-cliff-lee/

[DJ MC]

http://hardballtalk.... ... 0-million/

[DJ MC]

The Phillies got swept by Atlanta today, so the firesale is beginning...now!

https://twitter.com/...802235465437184

KPIX-TV is reporting that the Giants have a "deal in place" for Hunter Pence, pending ownership approval.

[Chris B]

TradeDeadliner ‏@TradeDeadliner
#Phillies ARE shopping Cliff Lee. #Rangers are frontrunner to get him. Again.

[Oriole85]

It almost felt like Lehigh Valley last night, despite the win. Very weird to think of Philly as a seller. They got so much loaded up there in terms of salaries to their top players, will be interesting to see them in the next few years.

[Oriole85]

ESPN: Philly sellout streak ends at 257

http://espn.go.com/m...lout-streak-end

[DJ MC]

ESPN: Philly sellout streak ends at 257

http://espn.go.com/m...lout-streak-end

Yep, they couldn't keep the lie going any longer.

Next: Boston.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Have got back to .500 at 71-71, and are only 4 games out of the 2nd Wild Card.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Crashburn Alley: Despite RBIs, Howards 2012 one to forget
http://crashburnalle...-one-to-forget/

[Oriole85]

ESPN: Phillies add Ryne Sandberg staff

http://espn.go.com/m...-coaching-staff

I wonder if Ryne gets consideration for the various managerial openings. He's certainly paid his dues. How many HOFers have spent this much time in the minors to try and get a managerial job?

Interesting notes in here, the Phillies fired Sam Perlozzo. Juan Samuel as a result of the Sandberg move, will be demoted if he wants to stay in the organization to the 1B coaching job.

[FlavaDave10]

Phillies Exercise 2013 Option For Carlos Ruiz
http://www.mlbtrader...arlos-ruiz.html

[SportsGuy]

Ruiz suspended for 25 games for amphetamines.

That means he had already failed a test, as the penalty is different for steroids and amphetamines.

Moron!

[DJ MC]

The Platoon Advantage: Ban Carlos Ruiz!

[Oriole85]

ESPN: Phillies to sign Mike Adams

http://espn.go.com/m...ams-source-says

Reliever Mike Adams has agreed to a two-year, $12-million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, pending a physical, an industry source told ESPN.com.

Where is the list for most expensive bullpens?


ESPN: Source: Phillies to sign John Lannan

http://espn.go.com/m...ter-source-says

Free-agent pitcher John Lannan has agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, pending a physical, an industry source told ESPN.com.

CBSSports.com reports that the contract would guarantee Lannan $2.5 million, with another $2.5 million in incentives.

Interesting note, Lannan was thrown out of his debut game against the Phils when he hit Utley/Howard.

[BSLChrisStoner]

FanGraphs: 2013 ZiPS Projections
http://www.fangraphs...lphia-phillies/

[Oriole85]

ESPN: Phillies sign OF Delmon Young

http://espn.go.com/m...elphia-phillies

[DJ MC]

ESPN: Phillies sign OF Delmon Young

http://espn.go.com/m...elphia-phillies

Not only did they sign him, they signed him to be their right fielder!

I might have to make a trip or two to Philly this season. They are going to be a terrible fielding team.