Peppelbon trade ......

[dawgduice]

good or bad for Phils?
I say "good". To me is is really just a salary dump.
Getting a AA prospect "might" become something, but the salary dump as the big win.

 

[Relayer]

Definitely good getting rid of him. I have to chuckle when I see Paps is the all time Phils save leader. Those 123 saves could not have been more quiet. Not one of those where in a meaningful game. OK, I'll give him one. Opening day in 2012 when he saved the game at PNC Park for Doc.

 

[Victor E. Bell]

Giles just got the save tonight as the new closer, although he gave up a hit and all three outs were hard hit.

 

[dawgduice]

Giles just got the save tonight as the new closer, although he gave up a hit and all three outs were hard hit.

I don't think the Phils will really "need" a closer for a number of years. When the time really comes then they will buy one if their guys in house do not cut it. I think the Phils are about two years away from that point.

 

[LundyPSU]

Sounds like the Phils may be paying almost all of his remaining 2015 salary.

 

[dawgduice]

Plus, what's with the Phils winning all these games? They are going to mess up getting the #1 pick next year.

 

[Chris92]

good or bad for Phils?
I say "good". To me is is really just a salary dump.
Getting a AA prospect "might" become something, but the salary dump as the big win.

Sounds like they picked up Phillipe Aumont 2.0, eh.

 

[Class of 67]

good or bad for Phils?
I say "good". To me is is really just a salary dump.
Getting a AA prospect "might" become something, but the salary dump as the big win.

As a Nats fan, I don't want him. Watch him turn into another closer trade to the Nats, Brad Lidge. Plus, I can't stand Pap's demeanor. Good trade Phillies; not so smart Nats.