Phillies Interested in Yankees Wang?
by Matt Buggenhagen on Jun 28, 2009 3:36 PM EDT
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PrintIt appears the Philadelphia Phillies scouts will be on hand at Citi field tonight when the Yankees face off with the Mets. Now on the surface it's not all that surprising to see Phillies scouts at a Met game, but their purpose may not be what you expect. Reports are they will be there to scout Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jim Salisbury, the Phillies have coveted Red Sox starter Brad Penny, but should the Yankees make Wang available there might be some interest.
Wang struggles have been widely publicized this year. A former nineteen game winner, Wang has had an abysmal season by any standards.
The Phillies have been looking to add another starter for some time and Wang might be a good fit. Although he has struggled, Wang has steadily showed improvement over his last two starts.
There has been no indication that the Yankees have any plans to make Wang available, but if they should, the Phillies will make a call.
I'm not sure how this will play out. I assume if Wang shows he can turn his season around the Yankees will not entertain offers for him. However, should he continue to struggle the Yankees may be willing to ship him out of town. They have Phil Hughes ready in the bullpen to take Wang's spot in the starting rotation.
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Yes, I believe the Phillies ARE interested in the Yankees' Wang.
(raises one eyebrow questioningly)
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
ha!
I was at that game. The “highlight” was a naked fan doing a slip-n-slide on the tarp during the rain delay.
Griffey was sitting on 499 but elected to sit the game out so he could hit 500 in Cincy.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Jun 29, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
And...
The Mets just got beaten by Wang.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Jun 29, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
why would the Phillies want Wang dont they already have enough bad starting pitching
by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jun 28, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions
n/m
missed the Salisbury link…
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Jun 29, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/20090628_On_Baseball__Who_will_be_buying_and_selling_.html
The Link seems to be working fine, but I’ll attach it here see if you can get it this way.
by Matt Buggenhagen on Jun 29, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
not gonna happen
The Yanks won’t let Wang go. When he’s healthy he’s too good. I mean if I were the Phillies I would certainly go for it, not for this season, but for the future, he’s one of the best groundball pitchers in the game when he’s got his stuff.
by DOWNSWINGING.COM on Jun 29, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions
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