What Actually Came Back in Trades: Revere/Papelbon Edition

Much like the draft, the first evaluation point for a trade, is a shortly after everyone has played games and it is just double check that you got what was advertised.  With the Hamels trade dominating the news around the deadline, the other trade returns got overshadowed.  The goal is loop back around to the … Read more

40 Man Implications of Trade Returns

I was asked a couple of times after the trades who was Rule 5 eligible of the prospects the Phillies got back in trades.  I will talk about the full 40 man and who needs spots and who could be gone when we get closer to September, but for now here is just who they … Read more

Phillies Trade Ben Revere to Toronto for Tirado and Cordero

Ben Revere has been much maligned over his time in Philadelphia, from his lack of power to his questionable route running.  But overall he gave the Phillies good value in center field (and later left field) for two pitchers that have been really up and down over the years.  The Phillies have been motivated to … Read more