1. It is interesting that 3 of the top Phillies performers this year are also the lowest paid on the entire team :
Brett Myers - $445,000
Chase Utley - $345,000
Ryan Madson - $350,000
While Thome ($13.1 million) and Randy Wolf ($7.5 million) have contributed nothing to the team this year.
2. Rheal Cormier is simply not a major league pitcher. He has a 5.45 ERA and opposing batters are hitting over .300 against him. I cringe when I see him enter the game.
3. Houston may continue at their blistering pace ! Unfortunately, they get to feast on the Giants, Diamonbacks Nationals, and Pirates over the next 2 weeks or so ! The Phillies need to stay close during this time period. You can expect the Astros to win all of these series. They have a 13 game homestand coming up too (starting w/ Washington on 8/9).
4. The Phils are committed to approx. $70 million in salaries for next season already, which may affect their ability to re-sign Billy Wagner. Sources tell me that Wagner will command at least a 3 year deal worth $9-$11 million a year. Hey Ed Wade - Sign him !
5. Speaking of Ed Wade..........he informed the media that the Phillies excercised an option for 2 more years of Ed's service as GM. Unbelieveable ! He must have pictures !
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