tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433941530167569659.post5389170218508026047..comments2024-03-04T07:33:09.398-05:00Comments on The Phillies Room: 2012 Chachi Transactions #2 Jonathan PapelbonJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06161762602291616465noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433941530167569659.post-733545433938157312011-11-17T16:38:14.555-05:002011-11-17T16:38:14.555-05:00Excellent comments guys.
Hurry up April.Excellent comments guys.<br /><br />Hurry up April.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161762602291616465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433941530167569659.post-78784044091459810192011-11-15T19:10:36.130-05:002011-11-15T19:10:36.130-05:00Papelbon is good right now. He'll help you win...Papelbon is good right now. He'll help you win games. But, I also agree with your concerns. Does this prohibit other moves? You know better than I do. If the Madson deal was really 4-44 or so, than Pap's better enough to get the little bit extra money. But, if it means not resigning Rollins or another player you need because of it, that's a problem.<br /><br />If you think the Phillies need a top closer, you got the best in the game. (Yes, even better than that guy in NY) If you think the Phillies just need a decent closer plus a shortstop plus another pitcher, this deal looks worse to you. I was a little surprised to see the Phillies get him. Weren't you guys just burned by the Wagner and Lidge deals?<br /><br />Oh, and Bastardo better give up #58 after the contract Pap signed ending in 58. Otherwise, when he calls himself "cinco-ocho" he's going to sound even sillier than usual.Section 36https://www.blogger.com/profile/18194098940017348361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433941530167569659.post-60191003630141542932011-11-15T11:44:58.006-05:002011-11-15T11:44:58.006-05:00I agree with your worries. I don't feel comfor...I agree with your worries. I don't feel comfortable with the signing and I have yet to talk to a Phillies fan who is genuinely excited about it. Not exactly a ringing endorsement for a "top signing". <br /><br />I'm worried because I feel that closers, with the rare exception of a Rivera or Hoffman, tend to be like good running backs. They tend to have short shelf lives and flame out quickly. I'm worried that Papelbon's best years are already behind him and we'll be lucky to get one good year out of him. What if he goes the way of Lidge? If it means winning the WS, it's a great signing, but if not...<br /><br />I preferred Madson as well, for all the reasons you mentioned plus he's "fresher" from a closer's standpoint. Not as much mileage on him yet.<br /><br />Time will tell on this one, but I hope it doesn't impact other areas of need (Rollins, Hamels extension, LF, 3B, etc.).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com