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The Phillies still think they can add pitching help before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. The Phillies were aggressive in their pursuit of CC Sabathia, but they did not have the young power hitter the Cleveland Indians required in the deal. They had some interest in Rich Harden but were much more focused on Sabathia because the Phillies considered him the only A-list pitcher available. Now the Phillies have to comb the B list, which could include Seattle Mariners lefthander Erik Bedard and Toronto Blue Jays righthander A.J. Burnett.

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July 9, 2008  06:23 AM ET
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Man they better get someone who can throe because the Mets are gonna been sticking their fingers in the faces of the Phillies come soon. They gonna be kicking booty twan!

July 9, 2008  06:43 AM ET
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another one going to the NL.

July 9, 2008  06:45 AM ET
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bedard or burnett would not be a good deal for the phils, pitching in that band box, with those horrible contracts... not a good thing at all.

July 9, 2008  07:59 AM ET
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Berdard and Burnett are not B pitchers, more like F pitchers. They stink!

July 9, 2008  08:05 AM ET
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this team is done unless they manage to get a right fielder, Cy Young and some heart. Way to allow garbage teams to catch you without breaking a sweat.

July 9, 2008  08:17 AM ET
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How about getting some hitting while you're at it. Oh and Dandy, the whole NL East is garbage, so your point is moot.

July 9, 2008  09:35 AM ET
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Not entirely true WeaponX. Although every team has injuries, for the most part, the Phils have been healthy save for a couple of weeks in April/early May.

This team is lucky the Braves entire staff fell victim to Hampton-itis (Glavine, Hampton, Hudson, Smotlz) and the Mets have a loopy right fielder, a creaky knee'd 2nd baseman and Moses in left. Otherwise they would have been in selling mode 3 weeks ago.

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July 9, 2008  10:02 AM ET
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The entire National League is weak. If the Cubs ever want to get to the Series, this is the year.

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July 9, 2008  10:19 AM ET
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I agree that there is no clear strong front-runner in the NL. Everyone has holes, but the NL Central is clearly the strongest division, and may have the best three teams in the league. The Phils appear to need a couple of things to right their ship.

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July 9, 2008  10:23 AM ET
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How about the old phil jerseys that were powder blue...racing stripes down the side AND a zipper?

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July 9, 2008  10:27 AM ET
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Padres - mid 70's

July 9, 2008  10:28 AM ET
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PADRES burger king outfits

July 9, 2008  10:28 AM ET
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Baba...what about the old Indians during Frank Robinson's tenure...the all red ones....

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July 9, 2008  10:42 AM ET
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how about now?

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