The Phillies are set at every position except 3B and C, and the 2nd stringers are no good, Abraham Nunez and Sal Fasano, respectively.
The Phils still need to add a top of the rotation starter. In order to do this, they are going to have to deal Abreu or Burrell. Otherwise, no one will dislodge Myers or Lieber from the top.
Cole Hamels has been ranked by Baseball America as the organization’s top prospect. Normally, this would keep him off my sleeper lists, but I hear John Sickels comment last week on XM Radio’s Fantasy Focus (channel 175) on the number of HRs he has allowed in his injury-shortened professional career – two in 117 career innings! Both totals are staggering.
Do not be surprised to see Hamels rushed this season. I can see him filling in the back of the rotation or being a major contributor in the bullpen. (Who closes if Gordon’s arm falls off? Hmmmm)
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The Phillies don't look bad. The lineup is there, except they really need a solid replacement for Bell. It's their pitching that is going to have to prevail. Also, the effectiveness of Flash Gordon is going to be huge in order for the Phillies to succeed. Remember, Gordon hasn't closed in a few years and his consistency varies. I think it's going to come down between the Braves and Phillies to whomever wins the East.
Torre has burned through relievers, and I fear he did the same with Gordon.
If so, then the Phils are going to struggle.
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