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UPDATE — Shane Victorino has officially been traded to the Dodgers for reliever Josh Lindblom and Minor League pitcher Ethan Martin. ORIGINAL — Shane Victorino’s tenure as a Phillie may officially end by 4 PM today. The Los Angeles Dodgers are working on a deal with the Phillies that will send Victorino to Hollywood. In Jayson … Continue reading Phillies Trade Victorino to Dodgers
Another possible suitor for Cliff Lee has surface, at it comes from the desert. The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly interested in Cliff Lee according to David Murphy of the Daily News. If the Diamondbacks want Lee, expect 24 year-old outfielder Justin Upton to be the centerpiece of that deal, especially with Shane Victorino likely out the … Continue reading Murphy: D’Backs Interested In Lee; Upton Could Be In Deal
According to CBS’s Jon Heyman, the San Francisco Giants have a deal in place for Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence. Heyman writes: Phillies GM Ruben Amaro acknowledged in a recent interview that sometimes plans change. The Giants weren’t believed to have much money to spend. But it appears they are considering spending some here. The Phillies … Continue reading Giants Interested in Phillies OF Hunter Pence
According to Buster Olney, Cliff Lee is officially “in play” as the deadline draws near. Olney, like a lot of people, feel that the Rangers would be the most logical team interested in acquiring Lee. And accoring to Olney’s source, Lee will not come cheap to the Phillies. That means prospects, and the Rangers have … Continue reading Olney: Cliff Lee “In Play”; Rangers Most Logical Suitor
According to FOX baseball writer Jon Morosi on Twitter, the Phillies are interested in Padres third baseman Chase Headley. Headley, 28, is hitting .267 with 12 homers and 51 RBIs on the season. Morosi added in a follow-up tweet that the Phillies could use the prospects they get in a trade for a veteran players, … Continue reading Morosi: Phillies Interested in 3B Headley; Could Trade Cliff Lee
The Phillies haven’t made it clear if they are buyers or sellers at the deadline just yet, but one thing made clear is the availability of starting pitcher Joe Blanton. The Phillies said that Blanton is available in a potential trade, and that the team with the most interest in him right now is Baltimore.
As if today hasn’t already been filled with a lot of news regarding the trade deadline, Danny Knobler of CBS Sports reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers are targeting Phillies short stop Jimmy Rollins for offensive help. The Dodgers are without their own short stop Dee Gordon and would look to fill a hole. They … Continue reading Knobler: Dodgers Eyeing Phillies Jimmy Rollins
The attempt the land Aramis Ramirez was a bust, leaving the Phillies to settle with Placido Polanco at third base. But in a new twist of developments, their hunt for a new third baseman may have warmed back up. According to a very reliable source close to The Philly Phans’ Kevin Kee, “David Wright may … Continue reading Wright could be Phillies 3B “very very soon”
“(The) Philadelphia Phillies (are) reportedly listening to offers for CF Shane Victorino, attempts to clear money for a big move.” – Rich Smith of All Sports Intel, a Twitter account for rumors. Granted this isn’t a serious source, it’s still something to think about. If the Phils do in fact intend to clear money for … Continue reading RUMOR: Indians contact Phils about Victorino
The Phillies may not be done at the deadline after all. The feeling of acquiring Hunter Pence is like having the greatest sex in the world. But now, someone is asking for seconds. Jayson Stark, our Phillie-lovin’ reporter over at ESPN, just tweeted sweet nothings into our ears. It would be nice to see Jim … Continue reading Stark: Phils asked about Thome
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