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Found November 27, 2011 on Phillies Nation: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Roy Halladay,  Cliff Lee,  Hunter Pence,  Ryan Howard,  Roy Oswalt,  Kyle Drabek,  Tyson Gillies,  Phillippe Aumont,  J.C. Ramirez,  Joe Blanton,  Cole Hamels,  Anthony Gose,  Jonathan Villar,  Jamie Moyer,  Ruben Amaro Jr.
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies,  Toronto Blue Jays
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What grade does Ruben get on the Oswalt trade? Check below. (PHOTO: AP)After taking over for Pat Gillick following the 2008 World Championship season, Ruben Amaro Jr. hasn’t been lacking in the big-moves department. Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Hunter Pence – all his doing. The Ryan Howard extension was his, as well. The Roy Oswalt trade had a big impact on the Phillies.Overall, I think most believe Amaro has done a hell of a job bringing in top-notch talent and keeping the Phillies as a premier franchise.Let’s take a look at how each move has turned out for the Phillies in this four-part series. We’ll begin with the starting pitchers.Roy Halladay trade/extension/Cliff Lee trade: -Phillies give up Michael Taylor, Travis D’Arnaud, Kyle Drabek to TOR -Phillies trade Cliff Lee to Seattle for Tyson Gillies, Phillippe Aumont, J.C. Ramirez -3 yr/$60 million contract with 4th year option at $20 millionIf the Phillies had not traded Cliff Lee while obtaining Halladay, this would be an A+ move f...
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