GM Pat Gillick just held his daily briefing with reporters and said he's "probably more optimistic" than yesterday that the Phils will be able to trade for a pitcher. He also said the Phils are engaged in trade talks with three teams.
Then, a few minutes later, Gillick and his inner circle were spotted meeting in a corner of the lobby with Brewers GM Doug Melvin and assistant Gord Ash.
The latest Phils-Brewers rumor centers on RHP Jon Lieber (to Milwaukee) and OF Kevin Mench (to Philly). The Phils want the Brewers to include a reliever, Derrick Turnbow or Jose Capellan, although the Brewers seem hard-pressed to deal either pitcher. I'm told the Brewers would, however, move RF Geoff Jenkins.
Apparently, Melvin has become frustrated in talks with several teams (presumably, the Phillies are one of them) because he's being told any deals with Milwaukee are contingent upon the completion of other deals. The Phillies, for instance, would have to deal CF Aaron Rowand to the White Sox for RHP Freddy Garcia before they entertain any trade involving Lieber.
Does that make any sense?
I'll try to get a clearer picture before the day is out.
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