Pronger Signs Extension; Victorino Voted In

The Flyers did not waste anytime getting Chris Pronger locked up to a new deal to solidify the trade. The Flyers did give up a lot but now they have a fantastic defenseman here for the rest of his career. Totally worth it. Just think about Pronger and Timonen on the power play and penalty kill. Crosby, Malkin, and Ovechkin beware!The deal is a seven year, for thirty five million dollars. Twenty nine million dollars of the deal will be paid out in the first four years. By going out the seven years, the Flyers get some cap relief with Pronger's hit just south of five million.Pronger will wear number 20 for the Flyers in tribute to his dad. Early chatter is Jon Stevens is thinking about pairing him with Timonen. I would pair Pronger with Ryan Parent who does well with veteran leadership, and put back together the pair of Timonen and Coburn.These are good problems to have!Congratulations to Shane Victorino who was voted in by the fans as the 33rd All Star! Philly fans can never be questioned on support. People voted like crazy for him. It's a well deserved honor. Victorino may end up starting since Carlos Beltran is hurt. Shane will join Chase Utley, Raul Ibanez, and Ryan Howard for the All-Star game on Tuesday. Ryan Howard has also accepted the invitation to participate in the homerun derby.The Phillies have rebounded nicely after a terrible couple weeks. They just took 3 of 4 from the Reds and the bats are heating up. Raul Ibanez should return this weekend against the Pirates. This is the final series before the All-star game. Hopefully the Phillies can take 2 of 3 in the series to finish strong before the break. Que the Roy Halladay watch......