Sat down with Pat Gillick for a few minutes during the rain delay, and he said the No. 1 priority before Thursday's trade deadline is finding a lefty reliever to, in his words, "give [J.C.] Romero more breathing room." Romero presently is the lone lefty in the Phils' bullpen. But Gillick also said "it's a possibility" that they could wait until the August waiver deadline to acquire a pitcher because a few quality arms may clear waivers. Remember, the Phillies didn't trade for Jamie Moyer in 2006 until two weeks after the July 31 deadline.Also, about those Manny Ramirez-to-the-Phillies reports that have been circulating in other cities: Forget about it. Gillick said last winter that the Phils wouldn't be eager to welcome the many distractions that come with Manny being Manny, and there's no indication that his or the Phillies' stance has changed. More important, though, Manny doesn't play right field, and if the Phillies add a bat, it most likely would have to be in right field.
For more, check tomorrow's News Journal and www.delawareonline.com/phillies.
2 comments:
Scott,
Any news on why JA Happ was pulled after about three innings in his start today?
Rob: I'll have more about this in the paper tomorrow, but the Phils said they had nothing to announce regarding Happ after tonight's game. Happ told a reporter who covers Lehigh Valley, "I'm physically fine. They haven't made a move yet, so I don't feel it's appropriate to comment. I'm still waiting for the phone call."
So, clearly, something is up. As always, when I know, you'll know.
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