Found November 08, 2009 on
MLB Trade Rumors:
PLAYERS:
Brad Lidge,
Roy Halladay,
Cliff Lee,
Pedro Feliz,
Adrian Beltre,
Dan Uggla
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, Miami Marlins
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, Miami Marlins
After falling short in their quest to repeat as world champions, Ruben Amaro Jr. & Co. are charged with the task of putting the organization in position to take the crown in 2010. Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and the Insider Staff reviewed the Phillies' '09 campaign and discussed what might be in store for them this winter. An Insider subscription is required, but here are some highlights for those without:
With $11.5MM committed to Brad Lidge in each of the next two seasons, the Phillies are likely to keep him penciled in as their fireman. However, the club could seek out a veteran set-up man who could step into the closer role if "Lights Out" gets lit up again.
Using J.A. Happ as the centerpiece, the Phillies could have the goods necessary to snare Roy Halladay from the Blue Jays. Halladay, like Cliff Lee, will be a free agent after 2010. Therefore, the Phillies would have to make sure they can keep at least one of the two pitchers befor...
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