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Artist Statement
I am interested in what gives us faith or assures us in our degree of health and quality of life. I think the easiest way to do this is to put a number on our health, a simple value to compare our health from other people's health. We invest in our health just like anything else, so we should be able to estimate the minimum value of our quality of life by calculating our investment. I believe that there are certain things that can be considered an investment in our health. These are labor, such as exercising, organizing, and cleaning. Also there are capitol investments, like pharmaceuticals, apparel, and furniture, these all add to an assumed quality of life. I like to explore this type of investment strategy in my artwork by constructing narratives and displays or sets. Although I use shelving, tables and other signifiers of domestic life, they act sculpturally, and not only as furniture. These types of signifiers are to create a larger domestic narrative that assumes that there is a human. The sculptures describe the investment made by this fictitious human into their own quality of life, and the way that they allocated their labor and capitol.
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Chrenka, Tony, "[Untitled]," Lewis & Clark Senior Art, accessed December 10, 2016, https://library.lclark.edu/seniorprojects/items/show/4361.


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Aside from missing some lay-ups, Carmelo played solid basketball. People who think he was bluffing when he said he will play the right way and trust his teammates should look no further than this road win to know that Carmelo is a changed, more mature basketball player. Melo from last season would have forced shots against tight defense even though he's in a cold streak. This year? Oh boy.
He played team defense, made the right passes, did not force shots, knew when to attack the defense. I know he only had 9 points but he was only reacting off of what the Spurs were giving the team. They were pressing Melo hard and sagging off of Ray, Jason and the other guys. So what did he do, he used his ability to attract defenses and kicked it off to the open team mate or waited for the proper play. I'm really impressed and am glad to see that Carmelo knows the his team mates are gonne be there for him.
****, this Knicks team is scary.
On to the next one, Memphis here we come.

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Mike Skinner has suggested that he'll release two more albums as The Streets before calling it a day. In a blog on his MySpace page, the singer writes that he's completed his fourth studio set, Everything is Borrowed, and is now planning a "dark and futuristic" finale that's been inspired by a visit to a synthesizer exhibition.
Skinner says that Everything Is Borrowed is a "peaceful coming to terms album". This follows the "weird guilt-ridden indulgence" that was The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living, The Streets' third LP.
Of course, the end of The Streets won't necessarily mean the end of Mike Skinner – chances are he'll continue to make music under some other moniker.
Everything Is Borrowed should be released later this year.
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Jason Salavon is on the forefront of new media art, and has been for over two decades. With a background in computer programming and software design, he employs the language of digital prints, video, painting, and sculpture to explore scientific systems and technology, as well as aesthetics and art history - all using software of his own design as an image-generating tool.
Salavon's Taubman project, A Seamlessness Between Things (traveling straight from its debut in New York), consists of 10 real-time video projections of synthesized data. This interactive room-sized work takes input from masses of public, communally generated information from the Internet and TV signals to reveal unexpected images and juxtapositions. Viewers are invited to manipulate control devices - pushbuttons, knobs, and joysticks - embedded in tables in the gallery. The audience can change the projected images, although often the "cause/effect" relationships are purposefully opaque. This "feed aggregator," as Salavon calls it, at times appears as a collage of visual and textural information that walks the line between abstract and representational art. With this installation, Salavon highlights the increasing "game-ification" of contemporary life as evidenced by such ubiquitous phenomena as online social networks and smart phones.
Ultimately, Salavon uses computers to explore the underlying biological and societal systems that inform our identities and unite us all. As he explains: "I am at once an individual human, a collection of differentiated cells...a part of a community, a social class, a race. I am all these things simultaneously and the distinctions are only a matter of point of view.
Born in 1970 in Indianapolis, Jason Salavon has an MFA from Art Institute Chicago, IL. He has had numerous solo shows nationally and internationally, including in New York; Chicago; Los Angeles; Washington, D.C.; Cologne; Seoul; London; and Paris. Salavon's work is featured in many important collections, such as those of the Whitney Museum of American Art, NY; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, TX; and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY. Salavon lives and works in Chicago, IL, and is represented by galleries around the world, key being Ronald Feldman Fine Art, NY and Mark Moore Gallery, CA.


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Home List of Titles Direct electron transfer and characterization of hemoglobin immobilized on a Au colloid-cysteamine-modified gold electrode
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- Direct electron transfer and characterization of hemoglobin immobilized on a Au colloid-cysteamine-modified gold electrode
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- Hemoglobin (Hb) was immobilized successfully on nanometer-sized gold colloid particles associated with a cysteamine monolayer on a gold electrode surface, and was characterized by atomic force microscopy (AFM), UV-vis spectroscopy (UV-vis), surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The immobilized Hb was shown to keep its biological activity well. Direct electron transfer (eT) between Hb and the modified electrode was achieved without the aid of any electron mediator. In pH 7.2 phosphate buffer solution, the formal potential (E degrees ') of Hb was - 0.051 V (vs. SCE) and the eT rate constant was 0.49 s(-1). The average surface coverage of Hb immobilized on the gold colloid was about 6.71 x 10(-11) mol cm(-2). The immobilized Hb displayed the features of a peroxidase and gave an excellent electrocatalytic response to the reduction of H2O2. The Michaelis-Menten constant (K-m) was 1.2 x 10(-4) M. The currents were proportional to the H2O2 concentration from 3.6 x 10(-7) to 8.6 x 10(-4) and the detection limit was as low as 1. 2 x 10(-7) M (S/N=3).
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- Colloidal gold; Direct electron transfer; Gold colloid; Haemoglobin; Hydrogen peroxide; Self-assembled monolayer; Self assembly
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- 0022-0728
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Sprint Cup Races in Vegas
Denny Hamlin would prove to be the biggest mover on the track today after starting from the back of the field following an engine change and climbing his way to a seventh-place finish to lead Joe Gibbs Racing in today's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Unfortunately Hamlin's good fortune did not extend to his teammates as an engine failure left Kyle Busch with a 38th-place finish and a late pit road tire penalty limited Joey Logano to 23rd.
Hamlin qualified the No. 11 FedEx Ground Toyota in the 17th position but had to go to the back of the field to start the race. Often cited for his patience on the track, Hamlin certainly displayed that characteristic today as he methodically worked his way up through the field and into the top ten. Although he gained seven spots over the course of the first seven laps of the race, but Hamlin's ascent would not always come that fast as the field spread out on green flag runs over the 1.5-mile Las Vegas Speedway. Hamlin continued to climb his way toward the front of the field however and by lap 174 he was closing in on the top ten. Once inside the top ten Hamlin continued to show patience and brought the No. 11 FedEx Ground Camry home with a solid seventh-place effort.
Joey Logano started the No. 20 Home Depot Toyota in the sixth position and quickly proved that his qualifying effort was consistent with the quality of his car. In fact, Logano spent almost the entire day inside the top ten and really much of that racing inside that top six. As the laps wound down it appeared certain the No. 20 Camry would finish in contention for a spot in the top five, but as the teams hit pit road for a final time the Home Depot crew was assessed a tire penalty that would force Logano to serve a pass-through penalty and ultimately leave him a lap off the pace. Although in position for the lucky dog spot, the much needed caution would never come as the race remained green and left Logano with a disappointing 23rd-place finish.
Busch started the No. 18 Snickers Peanut Butter Squared Toyota in the fifth position and was strong through the early going of the race. Unfortunately the first sign of trouble would hit on lap 96 as a blown tire would take him up into the wall. Although he was able to get back out on the track and appeared to have time to overcome the setback, the No. 18 Camry would lose its engine about 20 laps later. With flames shooting from underneath the car, Busch's day would be over just 107 laps into the 267-lap race, and the Las Vegas native would have to settle for a 38th-place finish.
Edwards captured the victory, with Tony Stewart second, Juan Pablo Montoya third, Marcose Ambrose fourth, and Ryan Newman rounded out the top-five. There were seven cautions for a total of 35 laps and 21 lead changes among 14 different drivers over the course of the 267-lap race.
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The Geography Blog focusing on all things geography: human, physical, technical, space, news, and geopolitics. Also known as Geographic Travels with Catholicgauze! Written by a former National Geographic employee who also proudly served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Global South Christianity Slams Into the Muslim World
Much the same situation exists in the Third World where the borders of Islam meet the non-Islamic world. Places like Nigeria, India, and Malaysia have long had mixed communities where Christians and Muslims have lived in relative peace despite some horrible exceptions. The last twenty-five years have seen a rise in violence; however, as, usually but not always, Muslims have targeted the Christians.
One variable in this violence equation, Islamist Extremism, has been explored ad nauseum. Another factor exists though: the rise of an active and confident Christianity that is not based in London or Rome but instead is primarily a local affair even if it is Anglican or Catholic. Religious expert Philip Jenkins explains that this Global South Christianity believes in its teachings, relates to the stories of the persecuted poor, and has a joyful energy in spreading that I feel has not been seen since the Jesuits converted North and South America.
Already Global South Christianity has deeply impacted the United Methodist Church and the Anglican Communion. Protestant Global Southers are becoming more active in missionary activity in Africa and even the First World. Catholic Global Southers in Africa are getting the Church more active in social issues while remaining conservative in theology, thus avoiding the trap of Marxism that Latin American Liberation Theology Catholics fell into it.
Global South Christianity will continue to grow in power in both the Third and First Worlds. I except that in a few decades theologians from Africa and Asia will been to weld great sway in Global Christianity.
3 comments:
- The Geography Lady said...
Even though it appears that the conflict is religious in nature, the root cause is a conflict between different lifestyles - pastoralists and farmers. These conflicts are increasing as the population increases. Good land is in short supply, and both groups need it. this competition for the land between people with different lifestyles, different tribes, and different cultures inevitavbly results in conflict.
It's easy for outsiders to see it as a religious war, but its roots are in scarcity of resources. The religious part is just 'icing on the cake.'
- Ali said...
I have to agree with Geography Lady. These clashes of pastoralists and farmers along the Sahel predate the introduction of Christianity (and one can assume Islam) and are reproduced in almost identical fashion in areas where both groups are Muslim (Darfur) or both groups are Christian (Oromo and Amhar in Ethiopia or historically (farming) Hutu and (pastoralist) Tutsi in Rwanda).
- Ali said...
And the obvious example of nomadic Turkmen and Kurds against sedentary Turks and Armenians in Eastern Anatolia.


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Trick or treat?
Anxious to be admired for something far less meaningful, I decided to give the dog the night off and sally forth on my own to an evening of pure silly fun, celebrating things that go bump in the night at the annual Halloween party at the Catskill Distilling Company in Bethel, NY. Now in its fourth year, the event (www.dancingcatsaloon.com) has grown exponentially in popularity and has quickly become the stuff that legends are made of.
Each year, attendance swells and the endless parade of fantastical costumes was a treat of epic proportions.
Since I was attending stag, hostess-with-the-mostess Stacy Cohen decided to throw me a bone and put me on the judging panel to help select contest winners in a variety of categories. The Herculean task was tough, since there were scores of amazing get-ups.
Bone munching cave dwellers, Geisha girls and courtiers danced the night away with Elvis, Joplin and the assorted ghouls and goblins that are requisite for the holiday, but it was the "T & A Girls" that stole the show, shaking their booty and causing the crowd to howl with approval as they accepted the grand prize toward the end of the evening.
Music provided by Peter Florance and the New Kings elevated the night, as the roaring bonfire outside warmed the faint of heart who were too spooked to remain inside.
It wasn't easy to select a costume that did not include a dog, but I managed to amuse a few with my "generic rock star" ensemble, while endlessly fielding questions as to the animal's whereabouts. With tonight being the official holiday, I plan to hit the streets with the pooch in tow and go door to door, begging for candy, while snapping pics of the kiddies decked out in scary attire. It might be a trick to get folks to look at me while her tail is wagging, but it's a real treat to see the children delight in the age-old traditions that jack-o'-lanterns illuminate throughout the Upper Delaware Valley. Happy Halloween.


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A blog about my journey with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome including HHV 6, EBV, C. Pneumonia, Bartonella, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and Biotoxin Illness
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Back Up!
Originally I had decided to stop blogging altogether about this disease and instead develop two new blogs. I'm still planning on starting the two new blogs but will keep this one to discuss treatments. However, I no longer want to share much, if any, personal information in this blog.
The past almost 4 years have been a long extended journey into the dark night of the soul. I needed to talk about what it was like to lose my health, career, finances, etc...not to mention dealing with the myriad of symptoms that I deal with on a daily basis.
I don't feel a need to discuss the dark night of the soul except to say it has led to a deepening of a sense of spirituality thanks to Toni Bernhard and my MD. I feel like I'm in a place of rebirth and rebuilding my life out of the ashes. While difficult I'm grateful to have made it to the rebuilding and redefining myself phase.
The reason I want to keep this blog is that I feel hopeful about all the research that is going on in the M.E. field. Regardless of whether xmrv or some other retrovirus turns out to be the cause we still have to treat the coinfections associated with this disease. Because that is what kills us. Similar to HIV. It's not the HIV virus that kills per se but rather the secondary infections.
I'm going to be trying some new treatments. Treatments that are evidenced based rather than guesswork and treatments based on testing resulting in an individualized treatment plan.
I saw an infectious disease MD who used to be with Stanford. His diagnosis was spot on. Rather than diagnosed me with a poorly defined name like 'chronic fatigue syndrome', I've been diagnosed with:
1. Arthropod Born Disease of the Central Nervous System
2. Myositis and Myalgia (ICD9: 729.1)
I'll be doing a high dose of antivirals along with a drug for chemotherapy along with a mitochondria cocktail. I'll start once I get my test results back. The tests are pretty extensive something I've wanted for a long time.
Here is some information about Myositis and here and here. It explains many symptoms I have including difficulty swallowing.
Here is some information regarding Arthropod Born Disease of the CNS. Also here and here.
I have taken down all my previous posts but will be providing a summary of my treatments to date.
I'm starting two new blogs. One about the birds who visit the backyard and the other focusing on Jung. I have to think of a name for the Jung one.
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- Renee said...
Good to hear what is going on in your corner of the world. How wonderful that Toni could help you out so much...and that you have a new treatment plan in place with a doctor you trust. That is always good!
- May 18, 2011 at 4:27 PM
- Cusp said...
Glad to see you back :O) Toni's book is a treasure and I really look forward to your blog on Jung.
Think it's too easy to feel a kind of obligation with blogs after a while....but the blog can be whatever you want it to be. It's YOUR space to use in anyway which benefits you best x
- May 19, 2011 at 2:54 AM
- At Home on the Rock... said...
I'm glad to see your blog back...you always have such helpful information. I've learned a lot from you over the last couple of years. I'm glad to hear about your Dr. too...that's wonderful to find one who is so helpful :)
- May 19, 2011 at 2:55 AM
- Alison said...
Thanks for keeping us updated about what treatments you're doing. I started GcMAF last week. I'm starting on a very small dose so it's too soon to say if it's doing anything yet.
Looking forward to your blog on birds. I've recently gotten very into birds. There's not a big variety in my yard so I end up spending a lot of time looking at the pictures on flickr people take of birds in their yards. I do have one or two hummingbirds that come by almost every day. Still haven't gotten a good shot of them. Yesterday I gave up trying to take pics outside (I scare them away) and spent half an hour staked out at my window. Finally got a few pics but they were all pretty much silhouettes.
Also if you don't mind my saying so "Arthropod born disease of the central nervous system" doesn't strike me as a much better name than Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I don't know, maybe just because it has the word "arthropod" in it it.
Good luck with everything. Seems like you got yourself in good hands.
- May 19, 2011 at 12:20 PM
- Toni said...
It's so wonderful to hear from you, Terri. I can't wait to see your two new blogs. I wonder if you're seeing the doctor who was working with Dr. Montoya when I was taking the antiviral under his supervision. I'm so glad her has a treatment plan for you. Love to you, Toni
- May 19, 2011 at 3:24 PM
- Jo said...
Awesome! Sounds like you're in a very different place. I hope it goes well for you and will be watching with interest. :-)
- May 20, 2011 at 1:34 AM
- Pris said...
Great to see you again. I look forward to all three blogs, esp Jung, a man I've been interested in since my twenties.
Glad you've found a route to treatment you feel good about and are rising out of the ashes, so to speak!
- May 20, 2011 at 12:48 PM
- Treya said...
This all sounds positive. It's great you are feeling in a good place.
I too will look forward to your Jung blog.
- May 20, 2011 at 1:53 PM
- Pris said...
I want to vote but in order to access the actual voting area, this is what you have to agree to:
allow the application to access the follow: includes name, profile picture, gender, networks, user ID, list of friends, and any other information I've shared with everyone.
I'm a regular on facebook so I have a lot of friends there. I'm not willing to give up their list of names, my user ID (are they kidding?) and every bit of information I've shared. They don't need that for a vote.
If there's another way to vote i want to know but this requirement makes me a bit suspicious.
- May 23, 2011 at 10:56 AM
- Elaine said...
Such encouraging news for you! Always interested in what might be the magic bullet for us all!
Hope that things improve for you and please do keep us posted as to how you are doing.
- May 26, 2011 at 12:25 PM
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome said...
Great info on the treatments your doing, thanks so much for the information! It's been very encouraging!
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Fox Sports reports that the Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a deal that sends Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco to the Phillies for Jason Knapp, Carlos Carrasco, Jason Donald and Lou Marson. Both team still have to examine medical records before the deal is official.
Francisco is the right-handed bat that the Phillies have been looking for. Francisco is batting .250 with 10 homers and 33 RBIs. Lee is 7-9 with a 3.14 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. He is the reigning American League Cy Young winner.
OPINION: This is a great deal for the Phillies. They keep Kyle Drabek, J.A Happ, Michael Taylor and Dominic Brown, their top prospects. Knapp has a lot of potential, but Marson and Donald were being blocked anyway, and Carlos Carrasco has been falling off the radar. Not only do they get a former Cy Young winner, but a bat off the bench.
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Rotation: (Now that is some pitching depth)
Cole Hamels
Cliff Lee
Joe Blanton
J.A. Happ
Pedro Martinez
Jamie Moyer
Rodrigo Lopez
Kyle Drabek
Good job Ruben!! and you got us a right handed bat
I really like this deal for the Phils, even if it was just Lee. But to get Francisco too? He's a pretty good right handed bat to have on the bench.
God, thats a lotta lefties. Nice trade. And got the righty bat thrown in. Mayberry down. Now need the utility infielder and a bullpen arm.
The Dipsy
I am very proud of Ruben for not giving in and telling the Blue Jays to go screw themselves. The right handed bat off the bench and not having to lose Drabek, Taylor, or Brown are huge.
Hmmmm. September 1, 2009
LHP Cliff Lee
LHP Cole Hamels
RHP Joe Blanton
LHP J.A. Happ
LHP Jamie Moyer
RHP Chad Durbin
RHP Can Ho Park
RHP Clay Condrey
RHP Pedro Martinez
RHP Rodrigo Lopez
RHP Brad Lidge
RHP Ryan Madson
LHP Scott Eyre
LHP J.P. Romero
Do I smell a "closer controversy"?
The Dipsy
Any trade that upgrades our rotation without loosing Happ is a brilliant move! You can't take away pieces that are performing like Happ is and expect miracles. I'm very happy with this trade!
EAT Sh$t, JP! His bluff was called. Good deal. I would have liked to see Marson backing up Ruiz, but what can you do?
So, as they line up at this point the Phils have 4 lefties in the rotation?
I am so happy for this deal, for starters now I can sleep:)
Hamels, Lee, Blanton, Happ, Moyer
Great rotation.
Forget about Drabek and others, they will come into the picture next year and that is what I am most happy about. We got the front line starter for 2 years, No he is not Halladay, but the reigning Cy Young with no run support in Cleveland, he will get it here. We keep the ROY candidate Happ, got a right handed bat for our bench.
Next year you have this possibly
Lee, Hamels, Blanton, Happ, Drabek
This years bullpen, Dipsy, may come from within. Martinez and Myers would be great additions to a tired bullpen and a possible closer if Lidge keeps doing what he did last night.
This is not as big of a headliner as Halladay is but we only sent players that are blocked or are good prospects but not Drabek.
Dom Brown and Taylor are still here
Fransisco's the perfect 4th outfielder for this team. He hits, walks, hits doubles, can take a base and has show he can produce as an everyday outfielder if the team suffers an injury.
We all wanted Halladay whether it was guns blazing or conservatively but as has been said, to get Cliff Lee and not give up Happ or either of the top 3 prospects is just a fantastic deal and the Indians got theirs.
While JP Riccardi and his people were in front of the media daily unwilling to enter into serious negotiations with anyone, Mark Shapiro the godfather of the 'trade-deadline deal' floats his guy, was reported to have asked for a lot but was prepared to do what it takes to get a deal done. He gets 3 guys that can step in from day 1 and a guy who could very well ascend to being a top 25 prospect. I'm thrilled for Carrasco and Marson who are actually going to get to go somewhere their not going to have to worry about starring from he get-go.
Pat on the back to Ruben, he's got some kahunas
now they can trade Lee, Taylor and Happ to get Halladay and then the Jays trade Lee back to the Indians for Carrasco and Donald
Wonder if the Phils might try and sneak Pedro Martinez into a save situation…
Great deal for Phillies Nation! Not often you see something get done when everyone's (including the other teams) happy
Now they can trade Happ, Drabek and Brown to the Jays for Halladay and knock Hamels to the #3 slot
Yes I'm dreaming but WOW that would be a good rotatiion
You don't know how Lee performace in postseason.
I'm still confused as to how Pedro fits in. Will he just happily take a bullpen role, or will we give him a chance to start and put Happ back in the pen since we'll have 4 lefties in the rotation otherwise.
nice deal, will be interesting to see us throw out all those lefties come playoff time. matchups are always big, but nothing like getting a guy like lee. can't wait to see what lee does against the NL.
what does his contract look like? i know its cheaper, but for how many years is he signed?
RUBEN YOU ARE A GENIUS! We keep Happ, Drabek, Taylor AND Brown (ALL OUR TOP 3 PROSPECTS).
And frankly, this is a good deal for the Indians, too.
Ben- Looks like Cliff Lee is eligible for free agency after this season with an $8MM club option ($1MM buyout).
And the Jays still say they have to be 'wowed' to move Halladay… Oh the relief
Other moves have to fall. They have too much.
Joe NJ,
We don't know how Halladay would do in the postseason either.
Ahhh… it's finally over now we can just lazily think about unloading Rodrigo Lopez & Kendrick for some more bullpen depth…
By the way Ruben deserves GM of the year award for how he managed the arbitration cases in the offseason, snagging Raul Ibanez, and now getting a #1 starter without giving up our top pitching propsect, the rookie of the year, and our top hitting prospect. This is an incredible steal for the Phitins!
Indians are still looking to move Victor Martinez.. possibly to the Red Sox.
for Clay Buchholz.. etc..
They can maybe move their two guys and get something like 7-8 solid prospects in return.
How many hours until Riccardi fired. I tried to post earlier that the deal without Knapp wasn't going to happen.. he was the TOP guy in the deal.. Great move by Ruben … I still think we've got a chance at Halladay too.. call me crazy
JP will be fired the day after the Phillies win the World Series again and Cliff Lee and Hamels are co MVPs:)
Best trade in years for this club. If anyone would go to the pen if Martinez squeezes in my guess would be Moyer since Romero has been dinged. Otherwise Martinez will go to the pen and don't forget about Myers mid Aug.:)
This team looks scary on paper!! 100 wins?
I'm still not sure on drabek being untouchable considering he's coming off of tommy john, may be undersized, and is still untested at the major league level, but hey the higher ups know more than I do, and if they're that sold on certain players then you simply can't move them. Acquiring a reigning cy young pitcher without giving up any of our 3 top 25 prospects, solid move!
Thank you philliesnation for the great coverage. As soon as you read the report from lv this morning you had to think something was up.
Now we just cross our fingers and hope richardi stands pat and doesn't trade doc to the redsox cause I'd still be worried about that rotation come October.
Let's go get it Phils!
Joe NJ – Good point. I'm sure Lee will suck in the post season. Now what happens when Ricciardi comes back and says "Happ, Taylor, and a little more for Halladay. Its totally a sick thought but what if he did? Nice deal, Ruben. Martinez would take to end of game guy like a duck to water. Let that fastball fly and not have to worry about innings. Could hit 92-93 on the radar gun. Myers duking it out with Lidge if Lidge doesn't shape up. Trade Lopez for an A ball prospect/suspect. They have trade bait to get a quality infield bat and a lefty reliever. They can do a LOT right now.
The Dipsy
I'm curious to know how much fresh scouting the Indians have on the Phills farm system this year. I know they sent an army of scouts our way when we were going after Sabathia last year. At this point last year, Carrasco, Donald and Marson were much better prospects than this year.
Jeff of Nova,
You're crazy. There's no way we could take on an additional 15 million next year along with Lee's 9. But we can dream…
Love the deal, I predict JMJR is moved for a reliever at now at some point for the dead line
Great trade….Of course everybody still wondering if there's a way to bring Halladay over.
what's also nice is that maybe by the end of next month we could have Myers in the bullpen for the end of the season/playoffs…things are looking up for phillies nation!
JP is SCRAMBLING now. This was a stroke of masterful brilliance by Ruben. Now all they need is a utility inf better than bruntlett and a good relief pitcher like Grabow or Capps to bolster the depth of the bullpen.
francisco solves a LOT of problems for this team too…Cleveland went for quantity and upside here.
Oh sorry, last post was @ Don M
A suspicously good deal for the Phils.
Wow! Increadible job by Ruben. My heart was set of Halladay but I cannot disagree with this deal. I would take Happ and Lee in the rotation over just Halladay. We get a CY Cyoung award winner and keep our future intact.
I doubt we're going to see any more movement except dealing Lopez (which was an unfathomable idea when he signed his minor-league deal). I really don't see the Phils finding an upgrade over Bruntlett who now really is your glove man and Stairs, Dobbs and Franciso, that can be some real damage off the bench.
Unless one of JC, Durbin and Condrey aren't expected back this year with Pedro destined to go to the pen and have Myers joining him, the need for a reliever doesn't look urgent, am sure the Phils will still look though.
This is awesome. They got rid of the expendables and managed to keep the real top prospects. Awesome move by Ruben.
What in the world are you talking about, I have not made a mention of salary once I think you are mistaken in who that is directed at!
The Phillies are now officially a member of MLB's "Big Boys Club". The Yankees and Redsox respectfully welcome you. Please stay awhile.
I wouldn't mind seeing Drabek out of the pen in september and the playoffs, a la david Price last year. Maybe he's not ready for it, but if his stuff is that good, and no major league hitters have ever seen him, he could get some guys out.
It shows how deep of system has become to be able to give up your number 1 pitching prospect going into the year, your number 2 pitching prospect in the system at the time of the trade in Knapp, and two guys capable of playing everyday by opening day for the Indians AND still have Happ, 3 top 25 prospects and lots more to like in rookieball through to AA.
I liked the trade alot. And then I turned on my radio and heard both Eskin and Missanelli complaining about it. I now love it. Great move.
Deadline hasn't hit yet.
A) Will Happ still be starting tonight or could he be part of a package for Sherill?
B) If Happ stays, move Moyer to bullpen?
Marson is gone but we still have Travis D'Arnaud!!
Yea haha sorry Jeff, I corrected myself a couple posts above you
What is Lees contract situation? I like the move but we did give up a lot. I think the fact three of these guys were top of the line prospects this time last year shows how much we really gave up and how fickle we can be when it comes to prospects (ok and pros). I think you need to lock up Chooch for two-four years now.
You know, it just dawned on me that even after this trade we still have enough talent to go after Halladay. I'm not saying the Phillies should do that as I am very happy with Lee just that its amazing how intact this trade left our farm and how much talent we have waiting to come up.
Now let's just hope that Rodrigo Lopez DAZZLES in his next start and maybe someone out there would give us a "Carrasco" or a "Marson" back! hehe…
Seriously, this is awesome. Since the all-star break Lee is 3-0 is 1.44 ERA.
When will he start?? August 1st, perhaps?? …skipping Moyer's start against Lincecum and keeping Lee on normal rest… Holy crap, this is great.
good deal for sure!
Eskin is a putz.
If we can trade Moyer for that situational lefty or Bruntlett replacement, and thats a big "if", then do it. No "he's a second pitching coach" baloney please. Lopez worth anything?…then get it. Lefty for the pen (giving Charlie 3 moves outta the pen) and a RH utility guy (Switch hitter would be too much to ask). Is Jose Oquendo available?
The Dipsy
Wow, that's a nice trade. Knapp is a great chip, good player but replaceable in the draft. Marson and Donald are blocked, and Carrasco is a #3 starter in a year, but out team has a slew of #3 starters in the minors.
Great deal for both sides.
Chan Ho
I'm thinking 6 man rotation, send Pedro to the pen. DL Lidge til he gets his "swagger" back. Start getting everybody nice and rested for October.
Above all, keep Hamels and Happ from throwing too many innings.
Anybody against this deal is a fool. Halladay is better sure, but the Phils just got something great for stuff they didn't need. The team is much improved and a playoff rotation of Hamels, Lee, Blanton, Happ is miles better than what we sent into the game last year. And if it's possible our Offense seems better this year than last year. I am feeling very very optimistic.
"Still the beasts of the NL East."
Maziman…. I'm thinking the same thing. RA and the Phillies Brass have another block buster in the works.
I agree with keeping Happ on a count… if he pitches 6 shutout innings and the pen's rested, then take him out of the game…
With all due respect, Moyer is untradeable. He's a clubhouse/character guy, and he's making too much money relative to what he is.
Lopez I'd shop, if anyone wants him. Rangers need a SP, and Lopez has been seriously over performing. His ERA in the majors this year has actually been way lower than it was in AAA, wonder how much longer that lasts.
"When will he start?? August 1st, perhaps?? …skipping Moyer's start against Lincecum and keeping Lee on normal rest… Holy crap, this is great."
That's what I'd do, send Lee against Lincecum on normal rest and save Moyer for Sunday, as he usually pitches well in day games.
On the bullpen issue for the play-off roster we have two more guys than spots in the pen if you factor in Martinez and Myers who you'd guess are better options than a guy like Capps, so unless Romero won't make it back and you need a second lefty the pen is stocked, or at least it will be.
7 spots- Park/Eyre/Madson/Lidge with Durbin/Condrey/Romero/Martinez/Myers to return assuming its a 5 an bench.
I expect the Phils to deal Lopez.
Repeat!, I really, really doubt they would do it… unless Toronto panics over this development and lowers their price a lot. Still the possibility is there. Incompetent GMs open all sorts of doors.
I do think the Phils are not done. They still have some needs and are now overstocked in terms of starting pitching. I do like the idea of them going to a six man rotation the rest of the way. That allows the starters to be more rested when the post season comes along. Pedro in the bullpen, with his attitude, could be really effective and I hope he really considers it.
I do wonder whether Moyer spends some time on the DL while they begin the Pedro experiment/ wait for Happ to hit a rough patch. Moyer's been pitching well, but they could use another righty in the rotation and I don't think you can take Happ out at this point.
This site has sucked for me all day… have been wanting to share my thoughts.
I am in awe of Amaro's genius… how he landed Cliff Lee without giving up a combination of Happ or Drabek or Brown or Taylor is beyond me LET ALONE NONE OF THEM.
Halladay was admittedly the best fit for this team but this deal still gives us a very real chance to win a world championship without leaving gaping holes in our rotation in 2011 (when Lee leaves). It gives us flexibility and leverage for upcoming negotiations that will largely determine the direction of this franchise. You have to expect that at least one of Michael Taylor OR Dominic Brown are going to be legit… we eliminated the risk that we were trading the wrong guy and if both of them live up to their hype… watch out. Drabek/Happ/Hamels forms a formidable combination. Plus, we still have guys like Savery, Carpenter, May, Bastardo, Worley and Stutes that might pan out. If not, we'll have extra cash because we kept this farm talent. All of this… and Lee is cheaper and he's still a Type A (so we'll get two draft picks if he walks).
RUBEN… you are the man.
I'd expect to see Lopez kept for a few more days with a weak bullpen and traded after the deadline in a PTBNL kind of move.
nm, I forgot for a moment just how many BP pitchers they have out of commission. Don't mind me.
So the consensus is that this is an awesome trade and I have to agree. And if I'm reading the general tone correctly, then we should trade for Halladay and have a 20 man rotation, a 30 man bullpen with at least 15 lefties and a 16 man bench each hitting either 30 pinch hit HR's or .300 avg. AND it'll only cost about about a billion dollars but hey, we'll get to score at least 1,000 runs per inning and set a new record for winning the next 20 world championships over the next 10 years (cause we'll just be that good) hahah
So I know that was just totally rediculous but the only other move I see Amaro making is maybe trying to unload EITHER Lopez or Happ for a bench infielder. and even then I dunno.
I'm just curious aside from riccardi, who's out of a job? Assuming Pedro takes Lopez' spot, do you really send ur rookie of the year candidate back down or do we try and convince moyer to step down and retire? And yeah the bullpen needs some help now, but in a few weeks and we get our guys back healthy and we have 23984345734239 arms back there (after the deadline) what do we do then?
Now is it just me or are the phillies trying to put together the first completely left handed ballclub in history?
I'm thrilled to have both Happ and Lee on the staff. Since the Phillies will only use 4 starters in the playoffs I assume our starters are now set: Lee, Hamels, Blanton, and Happ. I assume Moyer, Pedro, and Myers are in the 'pen for the playoffs – everyone agree? In another 10 to 14 days Pedro, Bret, Durbin, Coundrey, and Romero will be ready to pitch – doesn't that make the 'pen a bit crowded?
Does anyone know the number of players teams can have in the playoffs compared to what they have now? Is it the same? I assume this deal means the Phils will send John Mayberry back to LV?
Also, I'm thrilled we kept Drabek and Taylor. I believe Taylor will be a future all-star. Any projection of what happens to Taylor over the next 15 months if he's not traded? My guess is he gets a Sept call-up and gets a few ML at bats this year, then spends a good bit of next year in Triple A, then he comes in to replace Ibanez after 2010.
Can anyone answer these questions – is Joe Blanton signed for next year? Will the Phillies attempt to resign Pedro Feliz after this year? I love this site, everyone gives tremendous insight – it's great to be a Phillies fan!
I think the first completely left-handed ballclub in history is appropriate for the city that gave us the world's most famous fictional southpaw.
It feels like reading the Daily News when we traded Schilling. Apparently this is the worst trade the Indians have made since they traded Manhattan for some beans.
No not all that Johny Snowden. But a big move to get another proven reliever. Qualls? Lee/Hamels/Blanton/Happ means absolutely nothing if Lidge continues to struggle. I personally thinks he needs to go now.
NJ, I agree on Francisco being a perfrect 4th outfielder. He's a 5 tool player. 13 steals only caught 3 times. 10 dingers. .270 against lefties. Can field. heck of a deal!
We need insurance at closer. Lidge is scary right now and we'll ruin Madson if he pitches in that roll. I'd find a package to get Sherrill in here because eyers is gone next year and he can slide right in. Aardsma is an untouchable I would think?
I think the Jays will hold onto Halladay, but if they don't we should try for Downs.
Cliff Lee : Roy Halladay :: Joe Blanton : C.C. Sabatthia ?
Halladay and Sabbathia were the big targets for this year and last year for a pitching upgrade. In both cases, the Phillies got more out of their 'second' choices. If Lee can be as successful this year as Blanton has been for us, we're in the World Series without giving up the farm. Amazing job by Amaro.
What would it take to get Bell?
I second that post, Chuck P.
If you send Pedro Martinez to the bullpen it will do wonders for the show"The Pen" haha!
A Hamels-Lee (or Lee-Hamels) 1-2 punch is as good as it gets in baseball (same level as Lincecum-Cain, Sabathia-Burnett, and Lester-Beckett). We're talking about the AL Cy Young winner and the WS MVP here…
I can't wait to see Lee pitch with the Phillies!!
Good luck, J.P. Riccardi with your sandwich picks (more likely than not) next year! (Or, if you do trade Halladay, enjoy a [probably] inferior package!)
i love this deal. the only thing that i really worry about is that say, the dodgers acquire Halladay. then we may be in trouble. I'm really hoping Doc doesn't go anywhere for our sake.
I understand the want for Sherrill but I think Pedro Martinez could really help the pen and if Myers can make it back you know he can put some pressure on Lidge to deliver. Unless we need a lefty there's already more guys than spots and Sherrill wouldn't come cheap.
Lee has only allowed more than 3 run in a game 4 times this year and 2 were in the first month of the season. He does have good numbers against right handed hitters since June. I think he will be fine. Plus he gets to pitch against NL, I think he is like 12-2 vs the NL in his last 14 games. The only thing that might concern me a bit if he is a fly ball pitcher, that does not always work out well in CBP.
D. Jackson
psjoe- Downs would cost a fair bit and Bell's rumoured to have a Halladay-equivalent pricetag. As I said when you look at the bullpen there's more pitchers than spots so a trade seems unlikely and unnecessary we have Myers capable of closing out games if it came to that.
It's a good deal but Halladay is a superior pitcher….stuff wise. Lee's got great stuff but other than a knucking curve is at 6'3, 190 lbs, it the same stuff as 6'3, 190 Hamels. Well the Red Sox have i think 9, 10 right handed bats…point is, after Lee, batters don't have to readjust the next game…Now they get to face the a guy who by function of his height pitches a ball with a similiar angle of attack, a 4 seamer in the same 90+ range, a change-up, but unlike Lee, has a curve that fools no one and though pitch fx data says Hamels throws two-seamer, looking at the how similiar the horizontal/vertical movement is to his change-up, its more a variation of a change-up (Lee has a decent two-seamer though). And I have yet to see Hamels throw a legit two seamer and think pitch fx data classified it by its velocity which like many two-seamers is in the mid to upper eighties. If you think the Red Sox, after they gave us a tutorial in plate disclipline when he last saw them, are going to fooled by this esp. get all but the same the night before your crazy. And also, Hamels showed us last year that he has the focus of an elite pitcher, but as every team he faced in the off season was young and more suspectible to the change-up, you could argue he doesn't have the arsenal of an ace but definitely will some day…his off season was short which combined with an injury hampered the development of his curve. Oh then we'll put another lefty Happ, a rookie whose off speed stuff is better and works against the likes of the Reds but isn't gonna fool a team that has had deal with Halladay, Sabbitha, Burnett on a regular basis. The Red Sox already handled his invisiba-ball, what that sluvery stuffs gonna work. I think Lee's a good edition but a its not how he throws, but what he throws….you have to put his PITCHES not his stats. in the context of the rotation. Pray the Angels beat the Sox.
Cleveland fans are calling for the heads of all Indians management. I don't think they got ripped off but they sure feel like they got ripped off.
the fills need to make a move on Sherrill from the O's he can take over if lidge keeps faltering and gives us another dominant lefty in the pen
I don't care of the Dodgers get Roy Halladay. We'll hit him like we've hit other top notch righties this year. Beckett, Haren just to name a few. And Phillie hitters have very good numbers against the Card's Carpt. as well. Though I don't beleive we've faced him this yr.
Blanton's not eligible for free-agency until 2011… along with Lee and Moyer. Hamels is signed until 2012. Take Moyer's money, re-sign Lee or Blanton… Hamels, Lee/Blanton, Happ, Drabek… mmm mmm good.
Blanton is righthanded and Martinez is also righthanded… I don't mind being lefty heavy anyway but those are two righthanders that could potentially start for us in the playoffs.
Also… I really like Ben Francisco. 29 years old… power numbers should go up and he has intriguing speed. Not a bad bench player or fill in.
Lots of mixed feelings on this one, mostly good. First, AWESOME not giving up the tip-top pieces in the farm system. Excited to add a guy like Lee, no question, even though I thought last year was a little flukey. A little disappointed not to get Halladay, because he is The Man, would have been the perfect fit, and he can now still go to someone else. A little curious (and cautious) how this is being played as a steal — Clev still got a very good package, Carrasco, Donald, Marson, Knapp likely all major leaguers someday (soon), and all (except Knapp) seemed to be regarded a little higher last year at this time (funny how perceptions change). They've been called "second tier" but that seems a little harsh. We gave up 3 young AAA guys and a fireballing phenom who could be Drabek next year. Still, pretty psyched. Nicely played, Rube.
Let's see, trade the reigning Cy young pitcher for a head case in AAA, a good talent years away from seeing the big leagues and two future role players on MLB squadrons? Yeah, I can see why they'd be pissed.
J reed, wonder if they shuffle up the order and put Blanton in the 2nd spot in the playoffs, just to split the lefties up.
I find it strange that everyone on here is fired up about the deal except everyone on WIP and 950 are bitching and moaning about this deal.
You just got a guy with better stats over the last 2 years for 4 prospects that seem to be replacable parts.
I am excited about this deal.
Lee has a better quality start % the last two years than Halladay.
My only worry is that Lee is less of a sure thing than Halladay. Halladays been at the top of the picthing pile for a longer period of time than Lee.
In regards to the extra starting pitchers now. I think the rotation for the year will be.
1. Hamels
2. Lee
3. Blanton
4. Happ
5. Moyer
Lopez, has done a nice job for us but that just means he'll be packaged in a deal for a prospect or additional bullpen/bench options. Pedro's deal had built in incentives for him as a starter or a reliever so I think this was Amaro's plan all along. Maybe Pedro will find the magic that Chan Ho has in the Phils Bullpen. With Myers coming back it gives more options at closer assuming Lidge continues to struggle. My heart still tells me Lidge will be fine though.
Playoff Rotation
1. Hamels
2. Lee
3. Blanton
4. Happ
I can't stop smiling today.
that's "9 to 10 right handed bats at there disposal"
Myers strangly enough may play a huge role for this team if they make the playoffs. The Phillies need RH relievers following their LH starters and Myers would fill that role very well. You put Myers/Park/Pedro/Condrey/Durbin as possible RH in the pen and the Phils have alot of options.
I'd still like to see a RH infielder added to replace Brunlett.
the Tribe got had for sure.
Knapp, is only 18 and ALREADY has shoulder fatigue.
Marson isn't that good.
Donald isn't a regular everyday guy…many scouts have said so.
and Carassco was suppossed to be the next Cole Hamels… 6 years ago when they signed him…
I'm very curious what happens with the rotation. 4 lefites seems way too much. But Pedro ain't going to the pen..no way.
But you can't mover Moyer there..and would they really move Haap back in the pen after his solid starts and the fuss about not trading him?
I guess this is a problem I like to have.
Lopez will be a welcome to the pen also
Though I preferred Doc to Lee I have no complaints with this deal. I would much rather the Phils get Lee than the Red Sox, Yanks or Dodgers. The Phils lineup would be in trouble if we have to face Lee/Lester 2-3 times in a series vs Red Sox or Lee/CC 2-3 times vs Yanks or poss Lee/Kershaw 2-3xs vs Dodgers.
Knapp will be a stud, but its a good deal. Carrasco will be a major league starter, but I dont think he'll be a frontline guy. Marson and Donald could be fine players. The Indians got quality back, just not our top 3 guys.
Dave: I was thinking about that too (putting Blanton in the 2nd spot in the rotation)… It's not a bad idea if you consider the similarities between Hamels and Lee that are being described here by some fans. I guess it will all depend on how well Hamels, Lee, and Blanton perform the rest of the season. If Blanton continues to shine (and ends up shining more than one of Hamels and Lee) then why not?
However, my gut reaction is that Hamels should go 1st (because of last year's success), and Lee 2nd (because he's freaking Cliff Lee and it'd be hard to make a case for the current Cy Young winner to pitch 3rd, especially in a best-of-five short series)… plus, you might want to avoid putting pressure on Lee since he hasn't been to the playoffs yet!
the Phils went from having to get another top starter..
to having too many pitchers…which is never bad.
You don't need to make a trade for a righty infielder off the bench….just drop Bruntlett to AAA and call up Cairo…
another solid bullpen arm is next.
Was Lee a hard luck pitcher this year for Cleveland?
Looks like his ERA was ok but his win-loss record is off.Was it the team?
Has any body been following this guy this year?I dont know much about him.
Dave- i don't…i thought the same thing.
Gavin- look at his PITCHES….Halladay PITCHES are what makes him great….deadliest sinkerballer (90-92mph) knock on sinkerballers in general they are too depended on them and don't have enough back up if the ball up in the zone or the ball breaks to early and too much-walks or moon shots….No problem…cause he's got the nasty cutter for righties and if you lefty he'll just buckle your knees with a curve and of course theres a mean change-up. You can't out guess him…that's why he's the best
C'mon guys don't ask for more now (bullpen or bench)… It's like a fat chick asking for dessert after eating 5 Big Macs
j reed:
You're overreacting, Lee is the reigning AL Cy Young. If we get in a series with the Red Sox, our plan is to plain outscore them. Remember, No DH in our park.
Our pen is fully stocked, plus even if there were a slew of injuries, we have guys in AA/AAA who could step up to the plate. We don't need to spend there.
Johnny Snowden:
Unload Happ for a Bench Infielder? That has to be the dumbest thing I've read today. He's a ROY candidate.
Honestly I think our offense is better or even at pretty much every position except third and Catcher than the Red Sox.
1B: Howard and Youkilis are a push, Youkilis is a great on base guy, Howard has more power
2B: Utley way better than Pedroia
SS: Rollins way way better than Jed Lowrie
3B: Lowell better than Feliz, but not dramatically
CF: Victorino better than Ellsbury
RF: Werth over Drew
LF: Ibanez over Bay
C: Varitek over Ruiz
I don't think any of these are really debatable. Honestly I'd rather have Stairs at DH than Big Steroid.
I get the feeling that the Indians were asking for Carrasco, Donald, and Marson last year for Sabbathia, so they were still really high on them this year as well
good trade, but I think especially with Charlie, Cole will still be number one especially in the playoffs. Did anyone watch the game last night. Your rotation
Yea, at this point RAJ can just sit back and relax, other than trying to make a deal to move Lopez for a prospect. This team is freaking stacked, we're the best offensive team in baseball, and probably have the best rotation to.
without a doubt we still have enough talent to still get a deal done for Halladay, but is their asking price too high? I am very pleased with this deal, but maybe much like many others have said "JP is now SCRAMBLING". Never know the asking price may be low enough to get him to, but I HIGHLY doubt it. Great move.
The Tribe are slowly assembling a lot of talent throughout their roster through trading veterans, not a bad deal at all for them but when you hear JP Riccardi everyday of course your going to feel like you've been had as an Indians fan.
Assists have to go to Mike Arbuckle and Steve Noworyta for drafting/signing and developing so much talent. Amazing that the Phils can trade away 4 of its most visible minor leagues and still be stocked.
Stop with the Halladay stuff. I wanted him to but it's over. Lee has given up more than 4 runs twice in 22 games. He's only given up more than 3 runs in 4 games. Does anyone realize how awesome that is in the AL with the DH? Lee is 12-2 vs NK teams. Throw in that we got a perfect 4th OF and kept our best prospects. Keep in mind there was a very good chance Lee landed in LA. No chance Halladay lands there.
Here's the shocker. Jayson Starks says it will eventually be Happ in the pen when Martinez becomes our 5th starter.
I really do think there's a possibility they bring up Pedro as a starter, if only on the off-chance they can use him as the 4th starter in the playoffs against a team with a righty-heavy lineup.
On Knapp. He's 18 and is 6'4″ 240 lbs and throws 97-98. A lot of experts project him to break 100 when he matures. The Indians like dhis upside more than Drabek so we did give up a heck of a chip.
what if rube meets up with jp and packages lee and some others (not top 25 guys) to toronto. jays get salary relief and jp saves face, we get halladay.
i know it would never happen, but would be cool.
I didn't think Riccardi's position would be as hot as some make out until I read earlier the Jays now intend to keep Halladay and try to win with him next year…
Well with him wanting out, the Rays a step ahead and the Orioles looking to overtake the Jays leaving them at the bottom of the AL east, JP is joining Minaya in looking like he's talking himself out of a job. Doesn't seem like a good move to use the word 'winning' when your trending downwards at a time your competitors are doing the opposite… Silly pseudo-Beane
re: eskin
Just dont turn him on then he has no power. He is truly irrelevant. I have never really listenedto him. Was he upset when the phillies and the old man won it all? I mean they clearly both suck. Right Howard Douchebag.
I love this trade 😀
re: Happ in the pen
Honestly, what does the kid have to do get a break? We'd be mad if we put the SP who's been pitching the best for us as the mop-up guy in the bullpen.
It should be Moyer who gets a break while they figure out just how much Pedro has left. Is it fair? Not really, as he's been pretty good lately. But that's life, and it's more fair than ROY candidate J.A. Happ going to the bullpen.
Make Moyer scarce (phantom DL listing, maybe keep him in the pen instead of Steve Register) and then if Martinez stinks or Happ starts to come back to earth, bring him back.
Its funny to me people talk of trading Rodrigo Lopez. god bless him but you cant get anything back for him.
Never before has so much been made over a 7-9 pitcher LOL
Thats a joke
Stop being silly.
Id not want Halladay now for anyone. We are set. Possibly favorites to win another series. Certainly favorites to win the NL. And our farm system is still good.
If there was another trade with 3 prospects I would not be happy. Including Halladay
Any chance this deal get squashed during the physicals, with Knapp and Donald recently sidelined?
No way the deal doesn't go through, Knapp was only on the 7 day minor league DL and Donald's back.
Don't be too unhappy if Happ goes back to the pen, he'll be used a lot and he was great there earlier in the year. I'd expect Pedro to go to the pen though the Phils might feel really good about getting 6 strong innings from Pedro and Moyer with a stronger bullpen with Happ there. Hope they'll give the kid a chance though.
how can you say the tribe got had? that will be determined in 5 years. what if Knapp wins 400 games and lee sucks?
I like the trade. i thnk the Indians did well also though. I think Jp Retardo in Toronto has less job security than Omar Minaya with the mess.
Happ to the pen?
Are you guys nuts? he gets rocked 3 times and maybe. Not 1 or 2 times but 3 in a row then we discuss him to pen. If not for Happ I bet we arent in first right now.
manny-it doesn't matter who goes first. they are literally aside from one pitch, the same..same height, weight, build…I think this profoundly short-sighted not for a team's season but for the World Series…the top AL dogs are too saavy not to take advantage of this. Oh also, scouting reports say he stuggles against right handed batters who go yard on him…great another fly ball pitcher for CBP when yopu could have the best groundball pitcher in the game. And because no wants to see Drabek go…he 6'0 RH with some heat and a good curve …did it ever occur to people that his number 1 status is relative to the others in the pool of prospects, he just might be the best among alot mediocre guys. And remember there a pretty big business surrounding the evaluation of prospects..Over hyping prospects sells more of those Baseball Prospectus rags. And I love sabrmetrics but its not like the scientific community who will test and retest and have well established standards and methodoliogies for evaluating their findings. So, i am not so inclined to buy into the rankings.
A good deal. Good luck to Marsona and Donald, we may be hearing from them. As for the pitchers, one never knows. I am fascinated with what we are going to do with Pedro. We have only two weaknesses now, utility IF (who just happened to score the winning run of the WS!), and the closer. We are locked with the closer (two more years of contract, so we have to make it work.)
Just hope that Carrasco bombs and not Drabek!
For those of you (NJ and others) who balked at the asking price for Halladay, you were right.
This is a real good trade for the Phils who keep their future intact by not trading their top 3 prospects and acquire a top-10 pitcher and a right bench bat.
I'd rather have Lee, Drabek, Brown and Happ then Halladay, Carrasco, Donald, Knapp and Marson.
hope lee starts sat against lincecum, cause that would put him in line for a friday start at home….. which i'm going to. that would be awesome if he made his first start on wall-of-fame HK night.
Well…As for Lee instead of Halladay, and I don't know if this point was made, but you couldn't wait around until Friday waiting for the Jays to enter reality. If they did, Lee could have gone to another team, and the Phils would have gone to happy hour on Friday with no one. They almost had no choice. But its a good deal. As for who goes to the pen, it will be J.A. He's done it before and he was good at it. Kinda of a shame, but there's no such thing as a six man rotation. And how bout that outfielder we got. Oh so clutch. Ruben did a great job.
The Dipsy
For people who say that K-Law hates the Phils:
Basically, he LOVES the deal for the Phils
I guarentee Happ doesnt goto the pen. the phils have a comfortable lead why not go with a 6 man rotation. Especially with cole if he missed 2 or 3 starts and was ready for the playoffs id be happy.
Playoffs we know 3 starters. Lee hamils blanton
Let pedro and happ fight for the 4th spot.
Why would you not make the halladay trade to keep happ then move him to the pen? Pedro to me could be the closer.
I will be the first to admit I was tough on Ruben. I wanted Halladay so bad. I listened to the 610 guys on the way home from the beach. They are saying the Phillies made a mistake. I say they are wrong. This is a solid deal. We stole Lee away. He will be a great arm for us. Does Halladay make us a world series winner, you cant say yes. There are no guarentees in this game of baseball. We are solid now. Think of this Philly fans, Next year, Hamels, Lee, Blanton, Happ, Drabek…I like it. Great job Rueben for sticking to your guns. I applaud you.
Happ's going to the pen.
The Dipsy
I agree with what a lot of you are saying… There are just too many now, and I don't think this is going to be the end of the trading. My only concern with this other-wise genious trade, is who do we have to catch if (or when…) Ruiz or Bako gets hurt?
There's time to worry about Happ to the Pen. It's totally contingent on Martinez being a quality starter. If MArtinez cant hack it Happ stays a starter. Lopez is the odd man out in this whole equation.
JP RIccardi can have Lopez for Scutaro, LMAO!
Happ is not going to the pen. You guys were like he is the best thing since sliced bread, by putting him in a trade for Halladay. They are not putting a 7-1 pitcher in the pen. Martinez will go to the pen. Hamels, Lee, Blanton, Happ, Moyer….
Jeff, maybe, but it will depend on how MArtinez looks. If Martinez returns to form I think he gets the slot because he's not a bull pen pitcher. Happ has showed he can be very effective in the Pen. We aren't winning anything with the way Madson and Lidge are pitching.
I can't understand how any Phillie fan doesn't love this trade!!???
The Phils didn't sacrifice their future and still got an ace.
Also, Francisco is the perfect fit for this team.
Anyone who doesn't like what the Phillies just did doesn't know anything about baseball.
you guys are seriously nuts if you think Happ goes to the pen. First you wanted him to start over Park. You went nuts in the first half. Now he comes out and shines. Then he looks to be in a trade for the best and you say no way. We want Happ to stay. Now we keep him and you want to stick him in the pen. Are you crazy. He is 7-1 for a reason right? Martinez will never build arm strength to go 6 or 7. He is the odd man out here. No way charlie touches Happ.
If Martinez can't hack it then Happ doesn't move. The Phils knew they were going after a starter. DO you think they picked up MArtinez to be a relief pitcher?
Face it, Moyer is staying a starter. If Happ goes to the pen, is it really a bad thing? It gives us another solid arm in the BP to keep us in games because sadly Madson and Lidge really are not doing this season.
Chances are Happ wont go to the pen, but I dont see how it would be a bad thing if he does. Before this happened, Lopez was still in the rotation. Lopez will be moved before Happ.
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the guys on the radio also thought that Blanton was a terrible move.. and that Raul Ibanez was a bad signing..
so the fact that they think this is a bad move too, almost proves that its the best Phillies trade of all time
Toronto's mea culpa. I'm thinking our new GM is one smart cookie. The World Series Champs have taken one giant foot forward towards a better time in the 2009 playoffs. Hopefully, Myers comes back to the pen in good shape to be a closer. Maybe they'll snag a right-handed utility bench player to replace Brunlett with Lopez. Amaro saves our present and future! I'm walking on air.
I agree Don. I wish we had decent baseball sportcasters on the radio. NY is lucky to have 660.
Kennedy: I never said we couldn't win….Halladay gives us a better chance and has more versitility. Lee's a fantastic pitcher though not the horse that Hallady is….his 2008 ERA over the season is stable but prior to this there were signficant spikes down the stretch…So hopefully this is sign of improvement. My main concern is at a glance mind you, is his stats. in hitters park have been consistently dreadful . Measured out i think its a good deal esp. with this Francisco guy, but not what i hoped for. I think we can get to the dance, no problem….winning difficult esp. since i don't think anyone in the organization has the technical acumen to fix Lidge. [i think he tips, can't prove it just process of elimination]. So we'll see…I think Lee if he doesn't tucker out, he will waltz through most NL teams. With Lee, I think we'll have to out slug the comp. to with it all. With Halladay, not so much
that's "to win it all."
Hey Jeff. Who gives a damn what everybody thought at the beginning of the season about Happ? The rotation is gonna be Hamels, Lee, Blanton, Martinez, Moyer. Get over it. Reasons being, in ascending order of importance:
1) It balances out the rotation;
2) Neither Martinez or Moyer, to my knowledge, has ever pitched in relief;
3) Three lefties in the pen is great;
If Martinez screws up, Myers will get a shot. If they both screw up, Happ comes back.
The Dipsy
Lee is the best addition to the Phils since Ron Gant, Danny Tartabull, Rico Brogna, and Travis Lee!!!
Dipsy, I dont agree with you. Happ has been, statistically, the ace since hes been moved as a starter. Moving him tot he pen would not be a good decision at all. I think if we put Pedro in the pen, for the time being at least, would be the best thing to do. if we have four lefties in the rotation so be it. Happ has been too good as a starter to move him into the bullpen and pedro is still somewhat unproven after his long layoff. Honestly, as much as i love Jamie, if pedro was pitching well in the pen or minors or where ever, I would say have Pedro take his spot. After typing that sentence, I hesitated for a good minute. It really is a hard decision to make of who to start, but this is the first time in so long that we have had this problem, which is as big of a problem as having too much beer. All I am saying is yeah while Jamie wouldnt be great in the pen, Happ has just been too good and I would really hate to see him taken from the rotation with how much he has provided in the past 2 months or so.
We have time to worry about Pedro or Happ to the Pen because Pedro won't be ready for at least 3 or 4 more rehab stints(IMO). anything quicker than that is rushing it.
I can never seem to get an answer to this question. What is Bestardo's injury status?
After the decision of who are 5 starters are during the season, and who our 4 playoff starters are is made, then the other decision is who will be left of the playoff roster. I'm guessing we keep 12 pitchers/13 position players. I believe if everyone's healthy we have 15 pitchers – or three too many. The 15 pitchers: Hamels, Lee, Blanton, Happ, Moyer, Martinez, Myers, Lidge, Madson, Eyre, Coundry, Park, Lopez, Romero, Durbin. My guess is if everyone is healthy the three left off would be Lopez, Durbin, and Moyer.
Wont trade happ for halladay but put him in the bullpen now?
0% chance of happening so its kind of dumb to discuss it.
Andrew, might just be hot air, but Jayson Starks said Happ to the Pen according to his sources familiar with the Phillies. Right or wrong the Phils did not pick him up to be a relief pitcher.
Andrew, might just be hot air, but Jayson Starks said Happ to the Pen according to his sources familiar with the Phillies. Right or wrong the Phils did not pick up Martinez to be a relief pitcher.
Dipsy i enjoy reading your comments.
Lets wait and see.
I predict we go with a 6 man rotation which makes sense since we arent in a real playoff fight. Or pedro to the pen. He has the stuff to be an 8th or 9th inning relief pitcher.
Happ will start untill he messes up. If they took him out of the rotation now the media/fans would crucify them if anything bad ever happened.
As an aside the Pirates have actually just made two straight pretty good deals. they just picked up the Giants 4th best prospect Tim Alderson.
Your kidding me I will believe it when i see it.
If you arent even goign to use him why not jsut throw him in the Halladay deal. makes no sense
Dipsy- you seem pretty saavy in regards to negoiations and knowledge about the fiancial side of baseball's inner workings. What do you think will happen next with Halladay? Do you think Rueben played his cards too early and these other clubs where waiting for something like this to go down esp. now that we're out of the picture and no longer can out bid the competition?
If you take Happ, Moyer and Martinez, Happ is the best starter. He's also the best reliever of the three and the only reliever of the three. Martinez didn't sign to not even have a shot at starting. I would put Jamie in the pen, believe it or not. It would balance out the rotation, he could be a "situational lefty" a la Jessie Orosco. And I would have no problem telling a 47 year old man with a 5.30 ERA who's guaranteed 12m over 2yrs to go to the pen. If I were Jamie, I would drive the bus if they'd ask me and thank them for the privilege. Can you tell I'm a Jamie fan?
The Dipsy
Happ was good in the BP, but he wasn't great and they didn't use him all that much. In the rotation, he's pitching like an All-Star.
So, the question to me becomes: can Martinez out-pitch Moyer? If so, then he'll get in the rotation. If not, then we don't really wantt him.
Maverick is in California but i still have to chime in….this trade feels good. getting halladay would have been awesome but would have stung as well… this isnt as pleasurable but not nearly as painful either.
i did hear Cito Gaston say we might pull the trigger for Halladay also and that he didnt think the deal was dead…. interesting to say the least.
j reed – Thank you for the….compliment? If you think I'm savvy, then you could know as much as me if you choose to have no life and just think about THIS shit all day. But since you asked, and as I put in an earlier post, I think Ruben, if he had waited for that shit for brains in Toronto to join the rest of us in reality, could have lost Lee to another team. That would have left just Ruben and the Blue Jays and that would have been bad. We get punked on Halladay and we have no plan B. Kinda like being in a bar and taking home the average looking chick who's the leaving the bar early as opposed to waiting till closing time for the hot blonde who's playing just a little too hard to get. We've all been there.
The Dipsy
Would Ricciardi, in a fit of desperation, ask us for Happ, Taylor, and, uh, Worley for Halladay? And, if so, what would we say? Throw in Scutaro and ya gotta deal?
The Dipsy
Dipsy, the average-looking chick was Joe Blanton. We got the 2nd hottest chick at the bar this evening.
Let's hope this night as ends as well as the last one did.
Dipsy – thanks. What about Halladay? You think he stays put? Do you know if Haren was in the running? Yeah, hard to complain if your gonna laid….
Pedro wont make his first real appearance until Friday?!? It will take him at least 3 starts. That means the absolute earliest we even have to think about Pedro is about Aug. 20.
If they feel the need to move a LP out of the rotation they should put Moyer on the DL, let Pedro take a run at the rotation and if he flops move Moyer back in. If he is solid then Moyer moves to be a long guy in the pen. Moyer can do it.
BTW, Cliff Lee is more of a FB/CB lefty than a FB/CH lefty like Moyer and Hamels, so he still gives teams a little different look.
Dave, who would you equate Halladay to compared to Cliff Lee in terms of girls? LOL.
Halladay is the hottest girl in the bar, of course. But I warn you, I didn't really think this one through that much. I just wanted to write
"The average-looking chick was Joe Blanton" which, even in context, is funny.
Would'nt trading Happ and some prosepct, not inclunding drabek, be like passing up on 4 nights of sex with mediocore chicks to take home a playmate?
I'll answer that. Halladay is a Pam Anderson, Raquel Welch type. Long track record of being really stellar babes. Icons of hotness. Lee? Hot just the same but been around a shorter period of time with periods of sketchiness. Lindsay Lohan, Megan Fox, maybe?
The Dipsy
I'm afraid to ask this question, but: Who would you say Jamie Moyer is, Dipsy?
Is Jamie Moyer a MILF?
Gavin – Thing is Charlie goes with his guys…Unless Moyer really puts up bad numbers I don't see how he's not in the rotation. Look and I know its early, but unless the Tigers learn how to hit, the Angels don't play the Sox in the play-offs…I just assume the Sox are a given….anything can happen of course, but the AL is much more predictable…had Lowell and Beckett been health the Rays though a good club wouldn't have made it. So that being said, Moyer, and i'm not a hater, versus the Sox would be cruel. its a horrible match-up.
Andrew, the Phillies had no issue with putting Happ in the Holliday deal and neither did I. The issue was with Drabek and Brown. Phillies offerred Happ, Taylor, Carrasco and Donald.
Jamie Moyer would be a babe that had a brief shining moments of greatness surrounded by more or less mediocrity. Uhh Hmmm. Perhaps a Joan Collins?
The Dipsy
J Reed, I agree with the Dipsy, Rueben didnt show his cards to early at all. If he didnt do this, I agree that we would have missed out on Lee. And as much as we will take ourselves out of the Halladay discussion, we still have the depth and prospects they would want to still get the deal done, it would just deplete our Pharm system more than I think Rueben would want to. We can still be in the picture, and out bid the compitition, but I dont think Ruben will. I think IF for some freakish reason that happens as well its because JP only made one official offer to a team, and that was to the Phillies.
yea i want a 40 year old martinez over happ in the rotation. get real you loser.
He's 37, smack.
The Dispy
So anyone think Lee is going to resign or is he a fraction of a year rental? Listening to him on the radio earlier he seemed pretty intent on becoming an Free Agent. Obviously without him having thrown a pitch for the Phillies its impossible and unfair to really speculate one way or the other but come 2011 Hamels and Happ are the only guys we have under contract. Hopefully we bring Blanton back for 2-3 years and maybe by then we have Drabek in the rotation which will leave us a spot to fill. Probably way to early to even discuss it but for the sake of conversation i thought I would bring it up.
One aspect of this deal that still astounds me is the fact that Lee is 6.75 million cheaper than Halladay next year. He'll be 4 million cheaper than Myers which is crazy. Toss in Fransisco as a cheap 4th OF(only 2 years ML service after this year), no Eaton 8 million, no Jenkins 6.75 million. The Phils are really set up for a nice run!
I also think Lee being only 31 and making less money than Halladay is a much more resignable pitcher than Halladay.
jeff, why the name calling? Happ has his chance to seal his slot in the rotation by continuing to produce. If he doesn't and Pedro comes around he's a nice insurance policy for a poultry million. One thing though is if Pedro isn't in the rotation by Deptember I'd probably dump him because he has an expectation of a shot at starting. If he doesn't get it he could become a disease.
PSUJoe…I do think from a dollars and sense view, Lee is probably more resignable but I think Halladay's obvious loyalty makes it more plausible that if we had gotten him, he might have been easier to resign. But maybe not, who really knows.
See I would keep Pedro to throw him in the pen. I think he has the moxie to go in there for one inning and nail things down. I think he could be a decent closer in baseball for the next two years or so depending on if he his healthy. His stuff is solid for an inning or two but after that he is probably not a deep into the game starter anymore. But we shall see if he makes it into the rotation soon.
Ed, I honestly am going to trust whatever management comes up with because they are WS champs! They have put the money on the table to keep this team together as a legitimate contender.
I have heard from 2 people that follow the Indians close and they can't for the life of them understand why Cleveland parted with Fransisco. 13 steals in 16 attempts, 10 Hrs, .270 against lefties. This deal was all good!
Ed R. I agree that Pedro has what it takes to do it in the pen, but I think psujoe brings up a GREAT point. If Pedro isnt given the shot at starting, his disease factor could set in. In years past we as Phillies Phans were always amused by his disease factor with the Mutts, I am not sold that he wont do it to the Phillies. I am very fond of the Lee trade, not so much on the Pedro deal honestly because of his past of being the disease of a locker room.
I have really started getting into the Phillies farm system this year. Anyone know anything about Austin Hyatt? 23 innings 12 hits 4 bbs, 34 KO. What are his pitches?
Cisco gave up only 2 hits in 7 innings tonight for Clearwater.
I agree with you Brian, Pedro's past certainly dictates that he could put up a fuss if he isn't in the rotation. But I am also hoping that he sees this opportunity for what it is…his last chance to show that he has stuff left, if its in the rotation or the pen. He needs to take this chance and make the most of it. I would hope he sees that and that prevails over anything else. But in the same vain, guys seem to be able to be a lockeroom cancer over and over again and people will take a chance on you…see T.O(different sport but still)
I just feel bad for Happ more than anything else if he gets sent to the pen, he doesn't deserve it at all but he might be the only real option. Is Moyer really an option for the pen? I don't think so. Pedro is, Rodrigo is but I think he will wind up getting designated and signed by someone else. Maybe we could trade Rodrigo and Mayberry for a reliever? Not like we need Mayberry with Brown and Taylor still in the system.
I think Hallalady would have re-signed …if you look at his history and how he came to be the best you'll see a guy after one decent year, was totally rocked his second year and had to be sent down after losing 13 games, posting a 10.00+ ERA mid season. There he retooled his delivery, developed his sinker, and secondary pitches. Sounds like a guy who leaves his ego at the door, works hard and never quits…Right up our alley. Don't know about Lee but I did read, once, after being shelled for 7 runs, responded to the torrent of boos by coming from the dug out and tipping his cap…if it its true, I know that wouldn't go down at all here. That aside, other than CBP dimensions (his numbers are bad in hitters park) i can't see why he wouldn't resign with our core still in its prime
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