Rays vs Phils

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

Also, whenever his contract is up, he'll be outta Philly. The Phillies ownership are cheap as heck. I mean Howard had to go through arbitration to get the $ he deserved, and there is no way in my mind that we'll pay him what he'll want when the time comes.

Thats the same reason I doubt we'd get a guy like Manny (omg I would love that though!), because we wont give him

Howard brings a ton of good things to my ball team, but he needs to step it up now. Was as evident as ever last night when the Rays INTENTIONALLY WALKED Utley in front of Howard!!

That will be a long term positive. He actually brings very little outside of power against right handers. He is REALLY good at that and he may be a good guy but he really has very few other assets.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

That will be a long term positive. He actually brings very little outside of power against right handers. He is REALLY good at that and he may be a good guy but he really has very few other assets.

But being cheap is not a long term positive for the Phillies. We need to make sure we pay guys what they deserve (Cole, Chase, Jimmy, Victorino) so they dont get pissed and leave when their contract is up.

I wonder IF we possibly win a world series, if then the ownership will open their wallets. Citizens bank park has been filled all year long, and with this great group of young guys, the seats will continue to fill up.

I personally hope we keep Howard whenever that time may be.. unless we somehow get a guy like Manny.

[Mortimer]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

But being cheap is not a long term positive for the Phillies. We need to make sure we pay guys what they deserve (Cole, Chase, Jimmy, Victorino) so they dont get pissed and leave when their contract is up.

I wonder IF we possibly win a world series, if then the ownership will open their wallets. Citizens bank park has been filled all year long, and with this great group of young guys, the seats will continue to fill up.

I personally hope we keep Howard whenever that time may be.. unless we somehow get a guy like Manny.

r2d2 and Travis Hafner are available.