Posted: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 3:04 PM | 64 comments |
 

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Could Kansas City Royals lefthander Ron Mahay be headed to the Phillies?

Maybe, but I spoke with a Phillies source earlier today and he said they are not close to a deal with the Royals. In fact, he said there is no proposal on the table. That could change with the Phillies looking for a lefthanded relief pitcher before Thursday's 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline. ESPN.com reported that double-A Reading shortstop Jason Donald could be part of a deal for Mahay, who is having a great season and is signed for $4 million in 2009. But again, there apparently is no deal on the table.

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The Phillies have recalled lefthander J.A. Happ to take righthander Adam Eaton's spot in the bullpen.

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The Phillies placed third baseman Pedro Feliz on the 15-day disabled list with lower back inflammation. He returned to Philadelphia today, where team physician Michael Ciccotti will examine him. The Phillies don't know how much time Feliz might miss, but he is eligible to be activated Aug. 9 against Pittsburgh. Triple-A Lehigh Valley infielder Mike Cervanek has been recalled and will take Feliz's place on the roster.
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:18 PM, 07/29/2008
    I would def make this deal. Mahay has been dominant for KC and is familiar with the NL from his braves days.
    — phairmount
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:33 PM, 07/29/2008
    To carry on jimmymacks' thread from earlier in which I think he hit it pretty much dead on. Let me ask should the Phillies dump Burrell and say a Kendrick since they are not winning a World Series this yr and get 2-3 TOP prospects? We badly need a contact hitter, a flame throwing pitcher and a real set-up man(assuming Myers remains a starter). If we move Myers to the pen then we can use a SOLID 3 type pitcher to replace him. Happ can do what Kendrick does. Get value for Burrell now instead of nothing later. I'm as greatful for his miraculous contract year turn around as anyone else but this would be a shrewd move by Gillick and would truly make the team his whether he's here next yr or not....If Gillick does this the Phillies could win the series next yr assuming Carrasco is ready for prime time. Thx Pat the Bat its been real!
    — Truth
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:36 PM, 07/29/2008
    How can you get real value for Burrell? He is in the last year of a contract and has a no trade clause - so he can veto any deal. I don't think trading Burrell is an option.
    — Gary Varsho
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:38 PM, 07/29/2008
    Truth, sorry, but I don't see them getting alot in return for either of them guys. Burrell would almost def need to go to the AL as a DH, so that greatly limits the teams.
    — RG
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:47 PM, 07/29/2008
    You guys are right he can veto a trade and his teammates would probably encourage him to do so b/c that would be throwing in the towel on THIS season but if Gillick is as crafty as his reputation indicates he should be able to make it a win/win for all involved. I just think its possible. wasn't Burrell willing to go to Baltimore a few yrs back when he was at his low that we all seem to have forgotten?
    — Truth
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:53 PM, 07/29/2008
    I think that was '06 and he vetoed it which was actually a good thing. the return was supposed to be Rodrigo Lopez.
    — RG
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:53 PM, 07/29/2008
    don't trade the bat--sign him to a 3 year deal. he's been a great player for us except for one year. We need a RF. AS for your news, Todd, your competition at teh Daily News is announcing a major trade coming this afternoon. He's beginning to scoop you lately. What gives??
    — jeff gross
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:00 PM, 07/29/2008
    I don't understand how, being only 1/2 game out, we are suddenly throwing in the towel. The bats are starting to come around, the bullpen is still formidable, and if Mr. Blanton can get his head on straight, and pitch decently, he doesn't have to be Warren Spaughn, just decent, they have as good a chance as anyone in the East to win the division, and after that, who knows. Also, don't discount Mr. Gillick pulling something out of his hat. And if he doesn't, then there wasn't anything good enough to help us out there, and he will have been shrewd with the moves he didn't make. Give the whole Philly tough thing a break please.
    — Bigdog61783
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:00 PM, 07/29/2008
    Did you see that feliz is on DL?
    — jeff gross
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:02 PM, 07/29/2008
    Just to clarify, I don't want prospects back. The window for this core (Utley, Howard, Rollins) and guys like Hamels, Myers, Kendrick, Victorino, Werth is a few years. I am not interested in any 3 or 5 year plan that relies on prospects, suspects, B list players or never gonna be's. I've had a lifetime of that, with a few exceptions (76-80). I want a Halladay, Holliday, Oswalt, Sabathia impact player that helps get this group over the top this year or next. The Mets become the Yankees, spending wise, in a year or two and we can't/won't compete for any FA. Geez, this division is so weak right now, we gotta take advantage of it. I'm tired of hearing about the labor pains, I want to see the baby.
    — jimmymack
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:05 PM, 07/29/2008
    we need a few trades/ free agent signings like the phillies did between '79-'80 when they got Rose, etc in order to go for it then and there.
    — jeff gross
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:05 PM, 07/29/2008
    we need a few trades/ free agent signings like the phillies did between '79-'80 when they got Rose, etc in order to go for it then and there.
    — jeff gross
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:06 PM, 07/29/2008
    The Phillies won't be able to resign Burrell. His value as a DH in the AL will drive his salary up to the point that it doesn't make sense for the Phillies. I'm not ready to give up on this year yet. I think they can still get to the World Series. I wonder if they'll ever be in a better position to beat a team like the Red Sox. Go for it now. Get help if you can without making a bad trade. If not, go with what we have and hope they the Phillies are still in it and healthier at the end. Time for the second tier players to earn their pay by picking up their production. That's what good teams do when the stars are slumping. We've seen a little more of that recently. Stop standing around waiting for someone else to get things going. Do your part.
    — MikeP
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:13 PM, 07/29/2008
    MikeP: teh 2nd tier players have been doing their share+ all year. Look at Coste, Werth, Dobbs, Burnett, etc. It's the starters who haven't been playing up to par
    — jeff gross
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:13 PM, 07/29/2008
    jimmymack- When I say a top prospect I mean someone ready to come on board next yr. Birddog, the whole point is we are tired of going after the division title or chasing the wild card. How do you this team is going to do against the Brewers or Cubs? We have a chance against the Mets b/c there SP is as bad as ours. THIS team as constituted has no chance of getting to the big show. When the Cards won 82 gms and backed in a few yrs ago they had severe injury problems but had a Cy Young (Chris Carpenter) and real 2/3 pitchers backing him up. Really who is our 2/3 pitchers? Blanton? Kendrick? Moyer? Myers can implode at anytime. WE HAVE NO CHANCE. Not to be negative but does anyone reaaly think these hitters that have not beaten an A-list starter all season can beat Zambrano/Harden or Sheets/Sabathia? Santana will not compolain about pitching on 3 days rest in the playoffs if needed.
    — Truth


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