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Mon 01 December, 2008

12:37 Phils' Amaro has full plate, little time - Philly.com Phillies
Ruben Amaro Jr. has had little time to reflect on everything that has happened to the Phillies in 2008. He officially became Pat Gillick's replacement as general manager at a news conference Nov. 3 at Citizens Bank Park. He flew to Dana Point, Calif., for the GM meetings a few hours later and hasn't stopped moving since. And things only are expected to get busier this month as the Phillies try to become the first National League team to repeat as world champion since the Cincinnati Reds in 1975-76.
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12:37 Off-season to get busier for Phillies - Philly.com Phillies
It has been a relatively quiet month as the Phillies try to tweak their World Series championship roster. Things could pick up soon.
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12:37 Bill Conlin: Time to say bye, bye to McNabb and Burrell after decade in Philly - Philly.com Phillies
THE LAST thing you want or need when rooting for a professional sports team is the No. 1 or 2 selection in the draft. Earning a pick that high is right up there with being tarred and feathered and ridden out of town on a rail.
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12:37 No Arbitration for Pat the Bat? - The Good Phight

     So, the word that I have been hearing on the street is that the Phillies do not plan on offering arbitration to Pat Burrell.  To this, I say that the Phillies are absolute idiots.  Now, to be fair, this is only a rumor, and come tomorrow we may well find that the Phils offered arbitration to Burrell.  But, we may also wake up and discover that the Phillies gave a good kick in the balls to all of their fans who sold out game after game.

     One of three things will happen if the Phils offer arbitration to the type A free agent Burrell, he will decline and sign with another team, accept arbitration and come back on a one year pact, or he may end up just signing a contract with the Phils.  If he signs a contract with the Phillies, then the entire situation is moot.  But, lets take a look at the other two scenarios, both of which would be a win in my mind.

     If Burrell signs with another team, the Phils would recieve two picks, either a first or a second and a supplemental round pick.  Ughhh, that is pretty darn nice.  It would continue to give a rising farm system a nice boost, and we would have some free agent dough to spend on Burrell's replacement.  I am sure the Phillies also see this as a winning situation.

     However, Burrell could also accept the arbitration offer, which would apparently be a knife in the Phillies side.  I do not understand why.  Burrell would then come back on a one year deal, for a slight raise from the 14 million he earned last year.  Now, is Burrell worth over 14 million a year in a long term contract?  No.  Is Burrell worth over 14 million a year on a one year deal immediately after winning the world series, where teams historically see a huge balloon in revenues?  Ugh, yes.  Let's not forget, that Burrell was a very good player last year, one that, with Utley, carried the team when Howard was flailing, Victorino was average, Rollins was injured, and Jenkins was still getting the majority of the playing time in right field.  The only reason not to want Burrell back is because it would increase payroll.  I am usually rather frugal, and defend the ownership group when it comes to payroll, but a one year increase in payroll should not be avoided when you are trying to defend the cities first championship in 25 years.  I say shame on the Phils if they do not offer arbitration to Burrell, as they would essentially be deconstructing all of the good will and love that was built between this franchise and its knowledgable fans last year.


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12:37 Excellence at its finest... - The Good Phight

Bunker Scene Amaro.mp4 (via howardutley2008)

I am a little disconcerted at Hitler and the Germans being the voice of reason here, but, hey, let's at least give them something...

 


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08:46 The Arbitration Dilemma - FOXSports.com News for Phillies
By midnight tonight, the Phillies must issue offers for arbitration to their free agents. The dilemma is whether they'll wind up with a "Millwood Scenario" that they're not prepared to pay for.
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08:12 HWL Wrap: Brown Shines, Drabek Returning To Form - Phillies Nation
The Hawaiian Winter League closed play this weekend, and the prospects who represented the Phillies over there finished quite a strong campaign. (...)
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06:32 The Television Week In Review - FOXSports.com News for Phillies
WGAL-TV News 8 journalist Dick Hoxworth announced Tuesday that he will retire before the end of the year. During his 40-year career at WGAL, Hoxworth has reported from the state Capitol, the White House and everywhere in between. The McCaskey graduate co-anchors the early-morning and noon news for the Lancaster station.
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06:32 Phils' Amaro has full plate, little time - FOXSports.com News for Phillies
Ruben Amaro Jr. has had little time to reflect on everything that has happened to the Phillies in 2008.
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06:32 Bill Conlin: Time to say bye, bye to McNabb and Burrell after decade in Philly - FOXSports.com News for Phillies
THE LAST thing you want or need when rooting for a professional sports team is the No. 1 or 2 selection in the draft. Earning a pick that high is right up there with being tarred and feathered and ridden out of town on a rail.
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02:00 The Nation Minute - 12.01.08 - Phillies Nation
Back after the Thanksgiving holiday, in today’s Minute, we talk arbitration. (...)
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00:00 Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report - FOXSports.com News for Phillies
Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason decisions. BIGGEST NEEDS: Primarily, Amaro will be faced with the challenge of keeping the nucleus of the championship team intact.
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00:00 Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes - FOXSports.com News for Phillies
--2B Chase Utley underwent surgery Nov. 24 on his right hip. The procedure, performed by Dr. Bryan Kelly at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, involved an arthroscopic debridement of the labrum and a bony lesion, and the Phillies' medical and training staffs didn't alter their estimate of a four- to six-month recovery, casting doubt about Utley's status for the April 5 season opener at Citizens Bank Park.
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00:00 Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch - FOXSports.com News for Phillies
It hasn't happened yet, but the Phillies remain hopeful that it will. Even if they have to dole out a multiyear contract, they're optimistic that Jamie Moyer, who celebrated his 46th birthday Nov. 20, will return to their rotation next season. Just in case, though, they're forming contingency plans. The Phillies reportedly have spoken with the agents for pitchers Derek Lowe and A.J.
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Sun 30 November, 2008

23:48 Phillies Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) - Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Philadelphia Phillies News

It hasn't happened yet, but the Phillies remain hopeful that it will. Even if they have to dole out a multiyear contract, they're optimistic that Jamie Moyer, who celebrated his 46th birthday Nov. 20, will return to their rotation next season.

Just in case, though, they're forming contingency plans.

The Phillies reportedly have spoken with the agents for pitchers Derek Lowe and A.J. Burnett, both of whom are expected to generate interest from multiple teams this winter before signing lucrative, multiyear contracts. It's unclear how either pitcher would fit into the Phillies' budget.

Lowe, a 35-year-old right-hander, was 14-11 with a 3.24 ERA last season for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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14:21 Third Streak hits 24; next pick could be worth $1M - ESPN Feed: Philadelphia Phillies
It's not how you start, it's how you finish. And for a fan who registered himself as Bigsam112, the finish could be worth $1 million if he can make one more correct selection in ESPN's Streak for the Cash game.
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11:30 Holiday gift for Baylor - FOXSports.com News for Phillies
Thanksgiving week was a slow one around Baseball, but the trickle of transactions contained some really good news.
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