Phillies Rumors: Baldelli, Hairston, Mench

any chance the phils shop madson? i know he's great, but he is a boras client, and after the postseason performance he had, he could definitely garner a strong return in a trade. just a thought though. any suggestions where, and for whom?

if the phils do lock up madson and lidge continues to dominate, thats a sick bullpen for the next few years.

Unless the Phillies could find a suitor who considered Madson a closer candidate, I doubt they would land big time value for him. Maybe a good B prospect or something, which is quite valuable, but I do think that they kind of need him to help bridge the gap to Lidge.

I think it would really depend on what the other team thinks they can resign him for after this season. If a team could pull a trade and sign, with like a 3 year deal or so, I'd definitely go for that, if its reasonable money.

Rangers anyone? What about the Yankees? Just a few names. I think JD should at least inquire (though he's already hinted he's improving the bullpen via FA's). But I'd at least inquire about it.

Yeah, this Boras guy doesn;t know what he is doing. Newsflash people. Scott Boras is much better at getting money for his clients then you are. So let him do his job. We go through this all the time?

"What???? Madson compared to Rivera??? The outrage!!!!! I'm appalled!!!"

We get it. You don't believe Madson is as good as Mo. Nor does anybody. But this is how he negotiates, and he is the best agent for an athlete ever. So why does he constantly get questioned?

Because Boras can't leverage us into agreeing with outrageous comments like he can GMs? I agree Boras is awesome at his job, but mockery shouldn't be withheld when he makes Madson/Rivera or Varitek/Posada comparisons. They're ridiculous regadless of intent.

so boras wants 30 million over 3 years for madson? wtf mate

Boras is entertaining.

Madson = Rivera

Varitek deserves 4/52.

Manny should get a six-year deal.

Next up: 15 years for Mark Teixeira.

The Phils really wanted Baldelli back in his draft year. Tampa took him right before them and they "settled" on Chase Utley.

Baldelli would be a nice fit for the Phils, who could platoon him with their trio of lefty swingers (Dobbs, Stairs, Jenkins). If the mitochondrial issue improves, you've got a good regular and a huge bargain. If not, as long as you haven't spent too much, he's a great bench bat and occasional starter.

Please tell me the Phils aren't serious about Jerry Hairston Jr. as anything more than a cheap utility guy. There is nothing in his past that indicates 2008 is anything but an outlier.

I am surprised Schilling hasn't tried to take credit for the Phillies winning the World Series.

Rollins is not going anywhere. He is the best shortstop in the game and signed to a cheap contract considering how good he is. Alot of teams are going to be after Baldelli now that they know how to use him. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Yankees make a pitch for him to platoon with Gardner. Gardner is not ready for a full season at the MLB level yet and Rocco still has the skills to play a good CF with his disorder and all.

RSD - Hey that means that you recognize greatness despite city and colors! What'll happen next?!

Cubbies win the series? lol

I like Baldelli as half of a LF platoon

I like Hairston or Bloomquist in the super utility role (seeya Bruntlett)

Don't like Mench as much, although he has a huge Eagles tattoo on his arm, which is awesome