Archive for July 13th, 2011

J.C. Romero Back In Pinstripes?

July 13th, 2011 by Mike H. | Comments Off on J.C. Romero Back In Pinstripes? | Filed in Baseball

2011 AAA: 8.0 IP, 3 Hits, 2 BBs, 6 Ks, 1 ER (1.29 ERA)

J.C. Romero’s 2011 season has been a wild one. It started with his Porsche sedan being stolen from a Clearwater area dealer in Spring Training. Then after struggling with injury and with opposing hitters, the Phillies designated Romero for assignment. Romero immeadiately signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals and reported to AAA Syracuse. Well, now Romero has let be known that if the he is not promoted to the major league club by Friday, his opt out date in his contract, that he will ask the team for his release. ESPN’s Buster Olney is reporting that Romero’s hope is that he is not promoted before the opt out date so he can get back in pinstripes. No, not Phillies’ red pinstripes, but New York navy blue ones. Yes friends, J.C. Romero is starting to succumb to the dark side.

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The First Domino?

July 13th, 2011 by Mike H. | Comments Off on The First Domino? | Filed in General

Within hours of the completion of the 2011 All Star Game, the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets made the first impactful trade of the 2011 season. The Mets have sent RP Francisco Rodriguez to the Brewers along with just under 6 million dollars cash to pay for part of Rodriguez’ 2011 salary and his 3.5 million dollar buyout should his option not vest. The Brewers have agreed to send the Mets two players to be named later.

The first shot has been fired in this elaborate game of chess. Teams will anticipate and counter moves more and more frequently in the weeks to come. I’d speculate that the deadline for teams to “go for it” or make the decision that “maybe next year is the year” will be made on or around July 20th. Keep checking back with TSP for all the latest rumors and speculation with a Phillies fans interest in mind. You can also email us at fansoftsp@hotmail.com

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Which Phillies Player Has a Locker Full of Booze?

July 13th, 2011 by Johnny G | 1 Comment | Filed in General

If you guessed Danys Baez, the man with the 5.40 ERA, you’d be correct. Easy on the shots Danny.

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