Everyone knows that the Phillies are in the market for a legitimate starting pitcher, especially after their National League rivals the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers made serious acquisitions last week. They have been trying to work out a deal for Erik Bedard from the Seattle Mariners, and   more...
Original Story: http://www.hotstovephilly.com/2008/07/16....

July 22, 2008Pat Gillick, Senior Vice President & General ManagerPhiladelphia PhilliesCitizens Bank ParkOne Citizens Bank WayPhiladelphia, PA 19148-5249Dear Mr. Gillick,With the recent trade for Joe Blanton from the Oakland Athletics, it has become apparent that the Phillies are not going to   more...
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Last week Pat Gillick told the media that if things on the trade front didn't progress as he hoped, he would have to turn to his "B List". I thought it was just another example of Gillick smoke-screening the media, and not letting them see his hand. Unfortunately after hearing the most recent   more...
Original Story: http://www.hotstovephilly.com/2008/07/15....

It's official -- the NL Central race is on as the Cubs have answered the Brewers acquisition of CC Sabathia by picking up P Rich Harden and P Chad Gaudin from the A's for OF Matt Murton, P Sean Gallagher, IF Eric Patterson and C Josh Donaldson.But the Brewers aren't done. CNNSI believes the Crew   more...

The rumors have been swirling in Philadelphia about a new starter coming to town. Unfortunately for teams looking for pitching help like the Phils don't have much to work with now that CC Sabathia has been shipped to Milwaulkee. Erik Bedard and AJ Burnett are the most notable names in trade talks   more...
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Phillies fans who are hoping A.J. Burnett is the pitcher the Phillies acquire before the July 31st trading deadline shouldn't hold their breath. Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal is reporting the Phillies have minimal interest in Burnett, and the feeling appears to be mutual as the Phillies are one of the   more...
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The day after the Midsummer Classic is always the slowest day in sports. With only the AAA & AA All-Star games going on, it's one of the few days of the year where there's not one major sporting event. It doesn't stop the trade rumors from flying around. The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting the   more...
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The trade rumors continue. SI.com writer Jon Heyman has reported the Phillies are in trade talks with the Toronto Blue Jays for starter A.J. Burnett. While it's unknown how far talks have gone, Blue Jays executive Tony LaCava was in Reading this week, scouting the likes of Greg Golson, Lou Marson,   more...
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The Mariners appear set to cut ties with anemic DH Jose Vidro.. finally, the Phillies still have their eye on Erik Bedard, more teams are looking at Raul Ibanez, the list currently standing at Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, New York Mets. Could Pat   more...
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The Roster Doctor takes a look at the louder trade rumors out there and how they might affect managers, especially those in NL- or AL-only leagues. After CC Sabathia dropped like a bomb on NL-only leagues, it only pays to be prepared for the next potential move.
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Yesterday the biggest news in baseball was CC Sabathia (he's since dropped the ".." in his name), being dealt to the Milwaukee Brewers for four prospects. Today's big news was Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin being dealt to the Chicago Cubs for Matt Murton and three prospects. With the trading   more...
Original Story: http://www.hotstovephilly.com/2008/07/08....

Time for your weekly trade rumor.John McGrath of the News Tribune in Tacoma, Wash., throws the Phillies out there as a potential suitor for Erik Bedard. Supposedly since the Mariners are already out of the playoff race, he says it could be wise to give up on their 29-year-old lefty starter. He is   more...
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The Seattle Mariners may have missed their chance to trade Erik Bedard, but there are some teams that could make some sense. The New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays, Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals are mentioned in this post.
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The Phillies are rumored to be eyeing Mariners hurler Erik Bedard, however reluctantly; but one player rumored to possibly be involved was top prospect Carlos Carrasco. Well, probably not anymore!
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Do Phils have stuff to acquire pitching?By Jim SalisburyInquirer Staff WriterThe Phillies are well into their annual midseason quest to land a starting pitcher.C.C. Sabathia, Greg Maddux, Roy Oswalt and Erik Bedard are some of the names being tossed around.Any of them could help.Teams, however,   more...
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