Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 10:37 AM | 12 comments |
 

Phils Q&A with Andy Martino
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Join the Inquirer's Andy Martino for a live Phillies chat Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Posted by Andy Martino @ 10:37 AM  Permalink | 12 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:27 AM, 11/18/2009
    Park out of the bullpen is sorely needed. Think they'll resign him?
    — jxo106
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:48 PM, 11/18/2009
    Andy: That wasnt bad. Perhaps would be more fun after Friday, if you have agent/player sightings to share (who's agent RAJr had lunch with, who was seen in AC, etc). I get the impression fans anticipating a 'Phiggins' signing will be in for a disappointment
    — ExiledinFla
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:50 PM, 11/18/2009
    Do you think the team should retool based on what happened in the World Series? I don't, they won the NL pretty handily, then seemed to play uncharacteristically quite poorly during the series, especially defensively. Their much malighed bullpen and weak bench got them through the long slog, but their offense killed them during that 6 games against the Yanks.
    — bobcitydoc
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:20 PM, 11/18/2009
    Not sure if you were asked this or not, but is there any chance they will go after Dan Uggla? It looks like some of the teams he is being talked about going to would use him as a 3rd baseman
    — bbrenner
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:52 PM, 11/18/2009
    Someone in the chat mentioned Brian Schneider - I think would be a good pickup for the backup catcher spot. He's a bit of a better hitter than Bako, (+20 pts career BA), he's from the Lehigh Valley, (yes, Iron Pigs country, and B in DC country), and his high school nickname was "Hoops". Maybe the Sixers could get some use out of him also. Plus it's almost like getting a hometown guy, though I have no idea if he liked the Phils in his younger days. We didn't "hang out" or anything.
    — B in DC
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:11 PM, 11/18/2009
    Granted Pedro Feliz did underachieve as a Philly, he did hit .336 with RISP last year, and he drove in 82 runs from the 7-hole..how is that "a truly terrible offensive player"??? He's no Mike Schmidt, but he gloved it like Schmidtty did, and he had the clinching hit in game 5 of the world series...but I guess he got lucky.....just like those 82 RBI's......moron.....if you are gonna speak, please speak intelligently!!!! unless of course you are biased, which I thought the media was supposed to be unbiased....but whatever...maybe you should write for the NY Post........thats how they roll!!!!
    — philly13
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:04 PM, 11/18/2009
    Great Job! Really enjoyed the column, info and levity.
    — jmccole
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:32 AM, 11/19/2009
    Derosa is a solid pro and an area guy, would be excited to see him at 3rd...johnnyu
    — john ullman
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:21 AM, 11/19/2009
    Feliz is indeed a truly terrible offensive player. He is the most undisciplined hitter I've ever seen. A pitcher who gives up a hit to Feliz should be embarrassed--or fined. Just don't throw him a strike. Low and away, or up at the eyes. It doesn't matter--he'll swing. And more than likely, he'll either strike out or hit a weak bouncer to shortstop.
    — Neal Obstat
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:54 PM, 11/21/2009
    Despite his cost, wouldn't Figgins be a wise acquistion given his (1) ability to play outfield as well as 3rd base (and, 2nd?), (2) his speed and base-stealing abilities, and (3) his superiority to JRoll as a lead-off hitter? Just imagine a line-up with Figgins, JRoll and Victorino! The defense would need TWO catchers to hold down that crew.... and I have left out Utley. Maybe I have left somwething out, but a 3-fer is pretty good.
    — Ivan Strenski
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:07 AM, 11/22/2009
    What are the chances of converting the Phil's hot rookie;Taylor into a 3rd baseman?
    — Wm Penn
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:26 PM, 11/24/2009
    Lets go for Miguel Cabrera and convert him back into a 3B.
    — zachs18


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