Game Set Match?? Yeah, right. Shows what I know.
These guys aren't going quietly despite the loss of Chase Utley for several weeks (definitely) and Aaron Rowand for a few days (allegedly). Of course it doesn't hurt to be going up against the Pittsburgh Pirates when you are adjusting to the new realities.
Having moved to a season-high five games above sea level, the Phils look like they are about to put together another late-season move. But a lot of games against tougher competition than the Nationals and Pirates await them. What scares me is the latest rumor that the Phillies may be buyers at the trade deadline. How many more Michael Dubee's can they find in the minors? Worse, how many more Michael Bourn's are in the organization? Trading Bourn would be a huge mistake and therefore a distinct possibility with the Phillies' brain trust. Lots of scouts have been in town looking him over according to press reports.
Pat Burrell, on the other hand, has made himself slightly more valuable to a contender desperate for a big right-handed bat. Since coming back from the forgotten Burrell has been on quite a tear. His big salary and questionable health remain the biggest stumbling blocks along with his no-trade clause. Still, the odds on moving him have improved in the last few weeks, especially if some AL team is looking for help at DH.
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