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Report: Phils trade for Jays' Stairs

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On the heels of a crushing 6-4 loss tonight in Chicago, the Phillies reportedly have added a left-handed hitter to their bench by acquiring veteran Matt Stairs in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays. The deal, first reported by Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com and citing "major-league sources," would involve the Phillies sending a prospect to the Jays. Stairs, 40, was designated for assignment Thursday by Toronto. A Phillies spokesman was unable to confirm the rumor early this morning.

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August 29, 2008  07:01 AM ET
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Matt Stairs???? Wow...he seems to appear everywhere on teams the last few years.

August 29, 2008  07:09 AM ET
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I believe the Phils will be team 11 for Matt Stairs. He's a pro hitter and even at 40 can smack a ball a long way. He'll be missed in Toronto, he was a classy guy.

August 29, 2008  07:17 AM ET
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im gona miss stairs he was a fun player to watch he is truly "The Professional Hitter"

August 29, 2008  07:27 AM ET
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I like Stairs.. I do agree he has traveled but still can produce.

August 29, 2008  07:29 AM ET
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I agree. He still has solid bat swing and at 40 pretty solid. I am always surprised at how many teams he has played for becuase he does produce and so many players even young right now struggle.

August 29, 2008  07:30 AM ET
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because

August 29, 2008  07:35 AM ET
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I agree SP.. I hope I am wrong and he stays clean and helps the Cowboys. I am a fan and get tired of these spoiled athletes wityh millions hurting teams because they want to be selfish.

August 29, 2008  07:36 AM ET
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oooooooooooops wrong post... please refer to PACMAN POST...too early..

August 29, 2008  07:41 AM ET
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LOL...I here you coach.....

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August 29, 2008  08:14 AM ET
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Back to Back bad 8th innings for the Sillies......I think they may have caught the same bullpen disease the Mets have been suffering with.

August 29, 2008  08:41 AM ET
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Sweet. Lock up the Division now! Stairs > Manny, Pudge, Bay, Nady

August 29, 2008  08:51 AM ET
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THE GREATEST PLAYER CANADIA ever produced!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

August 29, 2008  09:02 AM ET
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THE GREATEST PLAYER CANADIA ever produced!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE TRUTH is Your Huckleberry

Sadly, you may be right....But Stubby Clapp easily has the greatest name of any baseball player, Canadian or otherwise.

August 29, 2008  09:02 AM ET
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Fat Stairs, er, Matt Stairs...........what the.......

August 29, 2008  09:09 AM ET
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CMon I heard he was a superstar softball player.... truthfully give him a little credity.. he may have played with MANY teams but he is till playing..

August 29, 2008  09:09 AM ET
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credit

August 29, 2008  09:14 AM ET
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matt stairs was my favorite blue jay
this is the last straw for jp come on man, hes still really good
until jp ricciardi leaves toronto i can not cheer for them

August 29, 2008  09:24 AM ET
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Not sure how this move helps the team.

 
August 29, 2008  10:04 AM ET
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unless Stairs has rediscovered a fastball that will help him go 8 innings each start, this was a dumb move. He's Geoff Jenkins from the left side. Wait....scratch that.

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