Things I would have liked to see

Emmanuel · 12-06-2006, 03:59 AM

I would have pursued Julio Lugo to play third full time, instead of another platoon. I am not comfortable going into a season with a platoon at any position.

I would have signed Ray King to a deal, I think a move out of Colorado would help any pitcher and King was great St. Louis.

I would have signed Tony Armas Jr. as a long reliever.

If I couldn't get Lugo I would have went after Aubrey Huff

I would have made a huge run at Manny as well

Emmanuel · 12-06-2006, 04:01 AM

Oh and I would have tried to move
Jon Lieber
Patt Burrell
Arron Rowand
Gavin Floyd

I wouldn't have signed Eaton

I would have pursued Shannon Stewart and Greg Maddux

RTT · 12-06-2006, 04:21 AM

Did you guys sign Burrell? I thought he was a Free Agent.

all4phillysportsfan · 12-06-2006, 07:26 AM

Burrell is under contract for 2 more years at $13 and $14 million. Emmanuel: couldn't agree more with you, I'd try and move those players as well, and add Ryan Madson to that list.

Emmanuel · 12-06-2006, 12:20 PM

I would have had some interest in Rocco Baddeli too, but I don't know what the cost is going to be. I think Gillick isn't in touch with the new market in major league baseball...

all4phillysportsfan · 12-06-2006, 07:49 PM

It's hard to blame Gillick right now, but if he doesn't do anything by the time Spring Training comes by, I will be criticial of this non-off season. Baldelli would be nice too, but the Devil Rays asked for Cole Hamels in return, and were shot down quickly. I'd give up Floyd, Bourne and maybe Happ for Baldelli.

fire_bettman · 12-06-2006, 11:07 PM

burrell is starting to look like a bargain considering what other outfielders have signed for this off season. i would give him 1 more chance considering what is left on the market at this point

Emmanuel · 12-07-2006, 11:22 AM

lol I can give Burrellone more chance, not only is the money a problem, but he is a rally killer. He stops the Phils offense from being as potent as it really should. IHe has no confidence and we have gave him chance. He looks at strikes all the time. He's a defensive liability and we can haVe that on the team going forward.

all4phillysportsfan · 12-07-2006, 08:15 PM

It's a shame we can't play the Mets every game because, he'd be awesome.

Emmanuel · 12-08-2006, 12:20 PM

lol the one team he hits against didn't like 6 of homers come off mets pitching?

all4phillysportsfan · 12-08-2006, 07:38 PM

not sure how many homeruns he hit last year against the mets, but he hits over .350 lifetime against them.

philliesphan · 12-22-2006, 04:33 PM

I think Lieber and Burrell are the two guys we should trade for some releivers, or a big bat to hit behind Howard.

all4phillysportsfan · 12-22-2006, 07:53 PM

Aubrey Huff is still out there, I think he'd be a great addition to this team, that way we can trade Burrell.

Emmanuel · 01-07-2007, 04:13 AM

I would start Huff at third

all4phillysportsfan · 01-07-2007, 02:46 PM

Huff signed with Baltimore.

12-06-2006, 03:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Emmanuel Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 112	Things I would have liked to see I would have pursued Julio Lugo to play third full time, instead of another platoon. I am not comfortable going into a season with a platoon at any position. I would have signed Ray King to a deal, I think a move out of Colorado would help any pitcher and King was great St. Louis. I would have signed Tony Armas Jr. as a long reliever. If I couldn't get Lugo I would have went after Aubrey Huff I would have made a huge run at Manny as well

12-06-2006, 04:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
RTT Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 148	Did you guys sign Burrell? I thought he was a Free Agent. __________________ http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...titled-1-3.gif

12-06-2006, 07:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	Burrell is under contract for 2 more years at $13 and $14 million. Emmanuel: couldn't agree more with you, I'd try and move those players as well, and add Ryan Madson to that list. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

12-06-2006, 07:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	It's hard to blame Gillick right now, but if he doesn't do anything by the time Spring Training comes by, I will be criticial of this non-off season. Baldelli would be nice too, but the Devil Rays asked for Cole Hamels in return, and were shot down quickly. I'd give up Floyd, Bourne and maybe Happ for Baldelli. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

12-07-2006, 08:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	It's a shame we can't play the Mets every game because, he'd be awesome. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

12-06-2006, 04:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Emmanuel Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 112	Oh and I would have tried to move Jon Lieber Patt Burrell Arron Rowand Gavin Floyd I wouldn't have signed Eaton I would have pursued Shannon Stewart and Greg Maddux

12-06-2006, 12:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Emmanuel Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 112	I would have had some interest in Rocco Baddeli too, but I don't know what the cost is going to be. I think Gillick isn't in touch with the new market in major league baseball...

12-06-2006, 11:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
fire_bettman Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: south jersey Posts: 400	burrell is starting to look like a bargain considering what other outfielders have signed for this off season. i would give him 1 more chance considering what is left on the market at this point

12-07-2006, 11:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Emmanuel Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 112	lol I can give Burrellone more chance, not only is the money a problem, but he is a rally killer. He stops the Phils offense from being as potent as it really should. IHe has no confidence and we have gave him chance. He looks at strikes all the time. He's a defensive liability and we can haVe that on the team going forward.

12-08-2006, 12:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Emmanuel Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 112	lol the one team he hits against didn't like 6 of homers come off mets pitching?

12-08-2006, 07:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	not sure how many homeruns he hit last year against the mets, but he hits over .350 lifetime against them. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

12-22-2006, 04:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
philliesphan New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 8	I think Lieber and Burrell are the two guys we should trade for some releivers, or a big bat to hit behind Howard. __________________ Yankees Suck The Curse of Alex Rodriguez is Alive Go PHILLIES, and FLYERS!

12-22-2006, 07:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	Aubrey Huff is still out there, I think he'd be a great addition to this team, that way we can trade Burrell. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

01-07-2007, 04:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
Emmanuel Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 112	I would start Huff at third

01-07-2007, 02:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	Huff signed with Baltimore. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.