Comments on: Spread the Roy

By: DaMannse

DaMannse — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 02:41:27 +0000

I wonder how soon they will move on Blanton. He is a 200 inning guy. Aren’t there a load of teams who need thst kind of guy? I have this fantasy that they hold on till spring training. I have a hunch that they will have folks lining up. Adn will be happy t0 pay him. Like I said… I have this fantasy.

By: egrissom

egrissom — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:59:42 +0000

I’m actually kind of interested to see what Worley would do with the job as the fifth starter.

On Blanton, I’d guess the Phils trade him soon. I’d be thrilled to see them get someone back who could help, but I doubt it. Would also be thrilled if they don’t have to pay part of his contract, but I think they will. We’ll see.

By: DaMannse

DaMannse — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:54:27 +0000

Jim, I hear you about that 5th slot. I can only hope that someone out there really wants to take a run at Kendrick. But whoever gets that slot I hope will be someone they really think will be a player.

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:15:04 +0000

TBH I hope they give the 5th slot to someone who has a chance to grow. Worley, Carptener, etc. I’m done with Blanton, and I was very disappointed they tendered Kendrick.

By: DaMannse

DaMannse — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:31:29 +0000

I think that Blanton does not have to be traded until this summer. I think there are a HOST of teams who need pitching. He ought to bring us a serious player in return… and we ought not have to eat any salary. Talk about the catbird seat. All it takes is money and an environment players want to be a part of.

I am officially glad that Werth is not here. I’ll take Lee over Werth anytime.

By: DaMannse

DaMannse — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:17:27 +0000

Doesn’t Oswalt have a no trade clause? Doesn’t that mean he would only go back to… wait for it… TEXAS?

NO. No. NO.

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:13:50 +0000

I think they will be able to move Blanton but I sure hope they dont eat salary in doing so. No point in my mind to even move him if your gonna just eat his salary. Blanton as your number 5? I’ll take that.

First thing I thought after this signing went down was ‘oh no, whos gonna go?’ (no rhyme intended). I personally really utmostly (?) hope they dont trade Oswalt. Lets see what these horses can do for a season and worry about Oswalt next year.

By: egrissom

egrissom — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:23:04 +0000

I hope you’re right about trading Blanton. I agree he’s better than he was last year, but he due to make $17 million over the next two years coming off a 4.82 ERA season. I’d guess that Amaro knows pretty well what he’ll be able to trade him for, though.

I agree it would be better if they didn’t trade Oswalt. I’ll blame myself, too.

By: DaMannse

DaMannse — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:59:40 +0000

and trading Blanton ought to be a snap. he is a good pitcher. in a world where everyone needs pitching, everyone needs someone who eats innings, he will find a good home.

eric, if oswalt is the one to go, i will hold you personally responsible for even mentioning it.

By: DaMannse

DaMannse — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:57:05 +0000

unbelievable. i am still blown away.