Comments on: A history of non-violence

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:55:57 +0000

Had to laugh at the Utley comment. I had actually forgotten why I hated Lannon as much as I did. I was actually watching that game from a bar in DC when it happened. Bad memories. Still a good low risk signing for the Phils.

I like the Adams signing too, even if I really don’t think he’s worth the money. But whatever. None of these guys are. I just need to get over that.

To respond to a question from a previous post about Asche, the 2011 season can be explained a lot of ways. First, he was playing a new position (2B…experiment since scrapped) and was in his first pro season. Second, the Phillies spent a lot of time with him this past off season re-tooling his swing mechanics. With college kids, they typically just let the player finish off their draft season doing what they’ve always done, then begin the makeover in the off season. It clicks for some guys, it doesn’t for others. I’m hoping it clicked for Asche, and 2012 looked like it may have. We’ll learn a lot more this year.

By: egrissom

egrissom — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 03:28:00 +0000

I was thinking the same thing about Utley. At least having Lannan on the team makes it less likely Lannan breaks his hand. One would hope at least.

By: Drew

Drew — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 03:02:38 +0000

I’m pleased with the Adams acquisition, the vesting levels, cost, and quality he has shown. Assuming health, he should be a terrific lead to Pap. And in a pinch to close. Assuming health.

I am also assuming Lannan will not have his locker next to #26. Yikes. Think anyone called Chase first? lol

One more move. Please, Ruban. Just one more finishes the job.

By: egrissom

egrissom — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 01:23:43 +0000

Good day for the Phillies. I like both additions. Let’s hope they have at least one more move in them.

By: DaMannse

DaMannse — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:47:46 +0000

Well, Lannan and Adams. looks like the pitching staff is done.

I still want my right handed bat.

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By: DaMannse

DaMannse — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:32:49 +0000

I am afraid that we will get no one. If so, then this will be the second year in a row we did not take care of business.

By: egrissom

egrissom — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:40:14 +0000

I like Revere. Like the trade, too. I still think we shouldn’t have unrealistic expectations about what he’s going to do offensively.

I think Swisher is the best of the guys we know is still available. I’m not too heartbroken about not getting Ichiro either.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:55:43 +0000

So much Revere bashing!

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Not thrilled with the idea of Swisher. I like Revere but now we do need a power guy for left field, and Swisher isn’t it. Neither is Ichiro, and I don’t mind not having him.