If the dude dropped it, the no-hitter would still be intact. Error on the outfielder.Cole Hamels with a great outing to probably close his Phillies career. Would have been greater if the last batter he ever faced was a routine flyout dropped by a rookie outfielder to spoil a no hitter. So close.
MLB network had a different take and said it would be a hit.If the dude dropped it, the no-hitter would still be intact. Error on the outfielder.
I didn't see it, was only going off of what deuce said.MLB network had a different take and said it would be a hit.
Ya, so did the Rays broadcasters who talked about it during their own game. Probably had more to do with it being a Cubs home scorekeeper.MLB network had a different take and said it would be a hit.
I agree, but they really need to work on getting a deal done. They don't exactly have a deep farm system right now and now that Nola and Herreira are up, it's even weaker.A lot of speculation that the Phillies are asking for too much for Hamels, but I think a game like this demonstrates that they are right in asking for a lot. He's really really good, very consistent, and usually comes up big in big games. He's 31 and locked into a reasonable contract for 3 years.
A lot of teams in this position as sellers at the deadline are pressured to make a deal because they need to unload the salary. So they take the best offer they can get and move on. The Phillies don't really care about the salary, so they are only trying to trade him for the sake of prospects. If teams don't want to pay what he's worth, the Phillies should just keep him.
I was in central IL & Chicago the past week+ and constantly on the go. Didn't follow any of that stuff closely while I was away. If they make a move for a SP like Hamels I am fine with including Edwards. He may well end up being a pen arm when it's all said & done. That is where he is now & might project better there.[MENTION=38]E_D_Guapo[/MENTION]
Been reading that Carl Edwards is going to be part of the asking price for any big trade? I think you should write a letter to Theo telling him that they should give him back to Texas.
I came very close to going to that game. Kind of wish I would have because I have never seen a no no live. On the other hand, would have been rough watching the Cubs get no hit. I was in that neighborhood when the game ended & a lot of drunk people had the same mixed emotions.Cole Hamels with a great outing to probably close his Phillies career. Would have been greater if the last batter he ever faced was a routine flyout dropped by a rookie outfielder to spoil a no hitter. So close.
There is no way they can justify keeping him. They need to rebuild & he is far and away the guy who will bring the highest return. They need to trade him before the offseason too because there will be a lot of very attractive free agent starters on the market. I agree that they shouldn't take just anything but I think it is almost certain they will get a nice prospect package in return. It would be buffoonery if they sat on him because they didn't get exactly what they want.A lot of speculation that the Phillies are asking for too much for Hamels, but I think a game like this demonstrates that they are right in asking for a lot. He's really really good, very consistent, and usually comes up big in big games. He's 31 and locked into a reasonable contract for 3 years.
A lot of teams in this position as sellers at the deadline are pressured to make a deal because they need to unload the salary. So they take the best offer they can get and move on. The Phillies don't really care about the salary, so they are only trying to trade him for the sake of prospects. If teams don't want to pay what he's worth, the Phillies should just keep him.
Schwarberlike.Conforto went 4-4 last night. His compact and quick bat reminds me of Greg Jeffries.
Yeah. That would be a good move for you guys and the price would be ok. Just didnt realize Edwards was on that many teams radar as a must have trade piece. Texas sure could have used him in the pen this season. We are a train wreck there.I was in central IL & Chicago the past week+ and constantly on the go. Didn't follow any of that stuff closely while I was away. If they make a move for a SP like Hamels I am fine with including Edwards. He may well end up being a pen arm when it's all said & done. That is where he is now & might project better there.