A look at a half-dozen teams in the running for Phillies aceCole Hamels remains on the trade blocks, and he remains a hot commodity. Ruben Amaro continues to ask for a big package of young players and prospects in return for the lefty ace. There appear to be at least six suitors who remain serious contenders for his services. Let’s … Continue reading Cole Hamels: Six suitors
Amaro: Phillies better off without Howard
Former superstar Ryan Howard appears to be on his way outWith the Jimmy Rollins trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers a fait accompli, waiting only on the exact particulars of a return price, Ruben Amaro took to a local radio station on Friday afternoon and related a conversation that he had with Ryan Howard.“I told … Continue reading Amaro: Phillies better off without Howard
Jimmy Rollins deal to Dodgers in jeopardy?
Deal sending iconic shortstop to LA has hit a snagFor a week now, Phillies fans have been waiting impatiently for the conclusion of the trade of a franchise icon, Jimmy Rollins. Now comes news that the deal is completely up in the air, and could conceivably fall through altogether.News broke this morning via Twitter, of … Continue reading Jimmy Rollins deal to Dodgers in jeopardy?
Goodbye, JRoll
Jimmy Rollins reportedly dealt to the LA DodgersGoodbye Jimmy Rollins. The Phillies have reportedly traded their shorstop and team leader. I’m not surprised at all. And yet it’s still a bit of a shock.Just yesterday at around 4:20pm, I published an article here at TBOH titled “Utley and Rollins Going Nowhere“, flat-out stating that I didn’t … Continue reading Goodbye, JRoll
Hamels time!
At baseball’s 2014 Winter Meetings in San Diego, the logjam in the starting pitching market has finally loosened. One result should be that Cole Hamels name will again become a hot trade topic.Free agent lefty Jon Lester finally has made up his mind, settling on the Chicago Cubs as his destination of choice. Francisco Liriano, another … Continue reading Hamels time!
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