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Stop making deals just to make a deal. Especially with aging, expensive vets and one year rentals. Give Pache a few starts in LF to see how he handles it. Hold on to your assets for when you really need them.

https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/ph ... er-slugger

Especially on the potential outfielder, there are plenty of guys available, so I wouldn't overpay for a "name" rental

Hernandez doesn't walk enough to intrigue me as a difference-maker. Just find someone like Tommy Pham (doesn't have to BE Tommy Pham) to round out the depth, of which we have none, unless you're super-high on Pache/Cave. Think of the approach the Braves had a few years ago when traded beans for outfielders who had an impact

Todd Zolecki
@ToddZolecki

Andrew Painter’s tests results are back. “Better news than what we expected.” Rob Thomson said. Tests show right elbow is healing. They’re going to let Painter rest until discomfort is gone, then resume throwing program. Could happen relatively soon.

Vegas Eagle Fan wrote: ↑Sat Jul 08, 2023 5:33 am Stop making deals just to make a deal. Especially with aging, expensive vets and one year rentals. Give Pache a few starts in LF to see how he handles it. Hold on to your assets for when you really need them.

https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/ph ... er-slugger

I agree. Three weeks until the deadline. Let's see what Pache can do.

FolesMVP09 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:26 pm Todd Zolecki
@ToddZolecki

Andrew Painter’s tests results are back. “Better news than what we expected.” Rob Thomson said. Tests show right elbow is healing. They’re going to let Painter rest until discomfort is gone, then resume throwing program. Could happen relatively soon.

If they can avoid the surgery, then pitching a little bit in the majors in 2024 can still be in play

Alvarado back to the IL - ugh

FolesMVP09 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 2:16 pm Alvarado back to the IL - ugh

Yeah,he has not been tight? Forearm/elbow? Has he ever had TJ?
Vierling for Soto looking pretty good now,as is Strahm pick -up

bigel57 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 3:08 pm

FolesMVP09 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 2:16 pm Alvarado back to the IL - ugh

Yeah,he has not been tight? Forearm/elbow? Has he ever had TJ?
Vierling for Soto looking pretty good now,as is Strahm pick -up

Elbow inflammation.

Funny how those deadline priorities keep shifting.

Maybe it's now

1. reliever(s)
2. #5 starter
3. RH outfielder

Though, again, all eyes are on Bryce.

Good time, at least, to find out if Bellatti can contribute this season. He can be a positive addition, with Dominguez's situation.