The NY Post is reporting that the Phillies have moved into the Manny Ramirez sweepstakes, saying that the Fightins would trade Bobby Abreu. The deal is being held up because of the disparity of the players' contracts, the paper said.
This would be a very curious move, regardless of Ramirez's offensive prowess. It would throw the Phils outfield into shambles, presumably with Manny in left and Pat Burrell moving to right. That's two lousy corner outfielders, so I guess we'd find out if Aaron Rowand is truly a Gold Glove in center. He'd better be.
The Post also reports the Mets are talking about sending Kris Benson to the Orioles for Jorge Julio. This, I think, would be a good deal for the Mets. Julio, despite his troubles last season, is only 26 and has produced in the past. We're still waiting for Benson, 31, to blossom into the star he was supposed to be. No one, perhaps in the history of the game, has clung to the "potential" tag longer than Benson.
Of course, the tabloids will regret losing Mrs. Benson.
Tom Gordon reportedly will determine his destination in the next two or three days, his agent said.
A year or so from now, Joe will be disappointed with the Wagner signing. He wasn't as automatic last year as the NY press would have you believe. And he hasn't hit 100 mph on the gun in a while, outside of one game in Washington.
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I just don't think a guy who'll throw 70-80 innings is going to make or break the Mets' season. Braden Looper stunk this year and they won 83 games with a very flawed team. Wagner is overpaid, of course, but that's what happens with veteran closers.
And I'm all for getting rid of Kris Benson, but I don't know if Julio is the guy. I liked the Benson + Bannister for Vazquez rumors better.
Julio provides some Wagner insurance since he can close. But if you can get Vazquez, more power to ya. Just gotta hope he likes Flushing better than the Bronx.
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