While judgments are levied in the days following trades, the outcomes usually can’t be determined for about three years or so. Sure, you get a sense of who probablycomes out ahead immediately following the deals – based on analysis, scouting, etc. – but it’s far from a certainty, especially when younger prospects are involved. Yes, […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers continued to add pieces for the stretch run, acquiring veteran right-hander Joe Blantonfrom the Phillies for a player to be named later or cash considerations on Friday. The move, of course, is only the latest in a string of trades for the Dodgers who look to break a two-year playoff drought. […]
And the Phillies’ fire sale – well, more like payroll restructuring – continued today with the trades of both Hunter Pence (discussed here) and Shane Victorino. Victorino was sent to the Dodgers, who have put themselves in prime position for a playoff spot, for reliever Josh Lindblom and prospect Ethan Martin. Even in the worst […]
In an effort to not only keep up with the division rival Dodgers but also improve an inept offense, the Giants acquired All-Star right fielder Hunter Pence, in exchange for Nate Schierholtz, Tommy Joseph, and Seth Rosin. Pence tends to float between both sides of the spectrum, often viewed as an overrated and underappreciated player. […]
And the Phillies just continue to spend money, signing left-hander Cole Hamels to a six-year, $144 million deal, making it the second largest contract ever awarded to a pitcher. This, of course, only adds to the exponentially growing – or so it seems – Philadelphia payroll. The franchise has an approximate $124 million on the […]
Without further ado, here the NL Midseason award winners. Cy Young Award R.A. Dickey, New York Mets – as far as extended dominance goes, Dickey’s production is hard to beat: from May 27 to June 18, he threw 41.2 innings without allowing an earned run, while striking out 52 and walking just five. Of his […]
For the eighth time in his 22-year career, Jim Thome is packing his bags and heading to another team, as the Baltimore Orioles acquired the aging slugger for two low level prospects. From the Phillies’ perspective, moving the future Hall of Famer now made the most sense as his value this season probably peaked. After […]
