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Originally Posted by MaTH716
Reguardless, they are still in the same spot. Substitute Halladay for Lee and they win the same amount of games in the Series. Now if they were able to get Roy and not trade Lee that would be a horse of a different color. Going forward it's a good move because they are upgrading the spot slightly (Lee was excellent for them but I think Halladay is a better pitcher) and locking up Halladay for 4 years. But they are still in the same position with the rest of the staff. Not to mention what the closer situation will be.
Who knows, Happ could be a stud but I have to see more out of him after Charlie Manuel didn't have enough faith to pitch him in the series. I guess Hamels could rebound after last year. Blanton, is mediocore. Then you have Pedro and Moyer. It just seems like they didn't need to address the #1, it was the depth that needed fixing. Plus they lost Drabek too (not sure about the prospects they are getting).
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i agree the only difference in the playoffs is Roy can go 3 games in a 7 game series and Phils wouldnt do that with Lee.
They are really basing this move on a faith in cole hamels, he's the key. if he becomes the 2008 version having hamels pitch 3 games and roy 3 in a 7 game series is tough.
Cliff Lee is only $9 mil next year. Its unbelievable on the philly message boards the fans are begging ownership to just charge $3 more per ticket and pay for Lee. LOL