1. 07-23-14 07:57 PM #1
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    Are the Phillies the worst run organization in baseball?

    How many sunk costs do they have now?

    Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg said Wednesday that first base will be a "day-to-day thing" going forward.

    It's a nice way of saying Ryan Howard has lost his grip on the starting first base job. Howard and Darin Ruf will platoon based on matchups and who is swinging the hotter bat, and it appears Sandberg is resolute in his willingness to see what Ruf can do over the next two months. CSN Philly's Jim Salisbury reports the Phillies have considered the possibility of releasing Howard if he can't be moved in a trade. The Phillies owe Howard, who is hitting .224/.305/.377, $60 million guaranteed over the next three years.
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  2. 07-23-14 08:04 PM #2
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    yes.. no one in the farm and a bunch of aging players past their prime that are owed a ton of money
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  3. 07-24-14 02:08 AM #3
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    Sanberg going to get fired

    no fire

    Phila becoming one of worst sports town in nation kind of like Detroit
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  4. 07-24-14 02:23 AM #4
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    Seattle
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  5. 07-24-14 02:23 AM #5
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    horrible franchise horrible city horrible fans
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  6. 07-24-14 02:32 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by existential View Post
    horrible franchise horrible city horrible fans
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  7. 07-24-14 03:57 AM #7
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  8. 07-24-14 04:25 AM #8
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    Meh I wouldn't say worst run. They invested in Ryan Howard big time and he basically flopped straight after now they can't get rid of him.

    All their starting pitchers pretty much did the same (guys seemed like league leading aces at certain times but now look like they pitch at Coors every week looking at their stats). Absolute disgrace of a pen though there's no excuse for that.
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  9. 07-24-14 04:51 AM #9
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    Dunno why lee came back after they traded saying they were one of the best organizations now they want to trade him again, he should of saved his fart for the execs
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  10. 07-24-14 06:01 AM #10
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    Starts with a C

    Ends with BS
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  11. 07-24-14 06:59 AM #11
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    Maybe it's Amaro. He "accidentally" traded Domingo Santana to the Astros
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  12. 07-24-14 07:07 AM #12
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    Phills are a hot mess, have fun watching Atlanta chase pennants every year
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  13. 07-24-14 07:12 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by existential View Post
    horrible franchise horrible city horrible fans
    The sad thing about Philly fans is most support different cities when it comes to certain sports. Knew a guy that cheered for the Flyers and Eagles but was Yankees fan. Another friend loved the Phillies but rooted for the Steelers. They have no identity in that city; Philly is the bastard child of New York and Boston.
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  14. 07-24-14 07:32 AM #14
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    Mets

    They are paying Bobby Bonilla for the next 22 years They were so strapped for cash that instead of paying 5.9 million, they are paying him almost $30 million. 8% interest all the retirement anyone needs Wilponzi scammers. Jason bay anyone? Signing 47 year old Julio Franco to a 2 year contract? They pay too much money for over the hill players and get stuck with their shitty contracts after injuries diminish their talent (see Oliver Perez, Luis Castillo). Horribly run franchise.
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  15. 07-24-14 07:47 AM #15
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    Cubs have struggled for a while...like 100 years or so lol
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  16. 07-24-14 08:40 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by BatemanPatrickl View Post
    The sad thing about Philly fans is most support different cities when it comes to certain sports. Knew a guy that cheered for the Flyers and Eagles but was Yankees fan. Another friend loved the Phillies but rooted for the Steelers. They have no identity in that city; Philly is the bastard child of New York and Boston.
    Lol so because you know two guys, the entire city is a bunch of fraud fans.

    This has to be the dumbest thing I've ever read. Say what you want about the teams, but the fans are easily one of the most loyal fanbases in the country.

    Lmao... "no identity." You're clueless.
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  17. 07-24-14 08:50 AM #17
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    Phillies going AAA line up today..If SF starts the usuals, gotta like them at + money
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  18. 07-24-14 09:18 AM #18
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    Giants won't sweep.
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  19. 07-24-14 09:44 AM #19
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    phillies say they are throwing in the towel..Assuming the Giants are still trying to win games
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  20. 07-24-14 09:54 AM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by t-wizzle View Post
    Lol so because you know two guys, the entire city is a bunch of fraud fans.

    This has to be the dumbest thing I've ever read. Say what you want about the teams, but the fans are easily one of the most loyal fanbases in the country.

    Lmao... "no identity." You're clueless.
    Let me know when the Eagles win the SuperBowl homeboy. Fo nizzle T-wizzle
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  21. 07-24-14 10:34 AM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by BatemanPatrickl View Post
    Let me know when the Eagles win the SuperBowl homeboy. Fo nizzle T-wizzle
    Literally has nothing to do with this conversation. Yet another sbr dope.
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  22. 07-24-14 10:54 AM #22
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    Marlins are worse.

    Could have locked up Stanton 2 years ago for 6 yrs/$85 million but because they waited there is zero chance they will sign him now. They'll throw a mickey mouse offer at him in the winter so they can tell the fans, "SEE WE TRIED!!!!!!"

    Cheap, bush league organization.
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  23. 07-24-14 11:04 AM #23
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    RedSox should trade Peavy/Bucholz straight up for him..hell give em both
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  24. 07-24-14 11:20 AM #24
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    Yeah I have a funny feeling it will take more than Peavy.
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  25. 07-24-14 03:04 PM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by t-wizzle View Post
    Literally has nothing to do with this conversation. Yet another sbr dope.
    called the guy a "dope"

    LOL nice insult
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  26. 07-25-14 09:39 AM #26
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    Mo $$$$ Jimmy better watch his back. Amaro may try to Tonya Harding him tonight


    Jimmy Rollins' $11 million option for 2015 will vest with two more plate appearances.

    The only thing that would potentially keep the option from being guaranteed would be Rollins ending the season on the disabled list, but even then the option will kick in if a doctor deems him ready for Opening Day 2015. Rollins, 35, is having a solid season, batting .243/.326/.398 with 13 homers, 45 RBI and 19 stolen bases. The veteran shortstop has 10-and-5 no-trade rights but indicated last month that he could be willing to waive them should the Phillies have a firesale.
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  27. 07-25-14 12:03 PM #27
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    Howard not the same player since he tore his Achilles. Actually kind of sad to watch. This guy was a beast from 2006-2009.

    Love the comments from all the "experts" here about Philly Sports and the city in general. Other than my college years I've lived in Philly all my life. Most loyal & knowledgeable fan base in the country. Yeah there are bad areas here but this is a great city to live in.
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  28. 07-31-14 02:30 PM #28
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    How do you not trade anyone today
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  29. 07-31-14 02:37 PM #29
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    Lol at them not trading anyone. They should be in the same boat as Boston......fire sale.

    At least get something for Lee while he still has value. He's getting up their in age.
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  30. 07-31-14 02:39 PM #30
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    Amaro working the phone lines hard today
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  31. 08-03-14 09:23 AM #31
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    I was just about to start another post before seeing this. I can't wait to see what happens before the Aug 31 deadline. It should be a shit show.
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  32. 08-03-14 09:32 AM #32
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    They spent a lot of money and mortgaged the future for a World Series now their paying the price for it. There are a lot of teams that would make that trade off, I'm sure the Cubs would trade away every prospect for the next 50 years if it would guarantee the a championship now.
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  33. 08-03-14 09:32 AM #33
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    Ruben Amaro Jr, or should I call him Ruin Tomorrow Jr, is easily the worst GM in the league. Here is a sellers market with teams clamoring for any decent position players.... a great opportunity to get decent value for Rollins, Utley, Byrd, and others..... and he does NOTHING. Maybe he can sign a couple more 35yo well past their prime veterans to 5 year $100M contracts.....

    He is awful.
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  34. 08-03-14 09:55 AM #34
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    Quote Originally Posted by existential View Post
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    Lemme guess, your from new york?
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  35. 08-03-14 11:37 AM #35
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stocks View Post
    They spent a lot of money and mortgaged the future for a World Series now their paying the price for it. There are a lot of teams that would make that trade off, I'm sure the Cubs would trade away every prospect for the next 50 years if it would guarantee the a championship now.

    Actually most of the mortgaging of the future came after their World Series with deals for Halladay, Oswalt, and Pence
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