Phillies Send Scouts to Look at Mariners Bedard
by Matt Buggenhagen on Jul 7, 2009 9:21 AM EDT
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According to a report in the News Journal, the Philadelphia Phillies might be interested in Mariners left-hander Erik Bedard.
Beddard is scheduled to start Tuesday against the Orioles at Safeco Field. He has been on the disabled list since June 7 with a shoulder problem, but the Phillies will dispatch scouts to most of his starts before the July 31 trade deadline to determine if he's healthy.
Seems the Phillies scouts are leaving no stone unturned when it comes to looking for pitching. Yesterday several reports surfaced that the Phillies were scouting Pedro Martinez, although it doesn't sound like manager Charlie Manuel wants anything to do with that. However, Bedard could be a perfect match for the Phillies, when healthy he still has plus stuff and pairing him with Cole Hamels back-to-back could give the Phillies a dynamic lefty combo. Bedard is scheulded to be a free agent after this season and most likely he wont resign with the Mariners. Philadelphia could be a place for Bedard to sign long-term. Granted Citizen's Bank park is not a pitchers park, but the Phillies are a contender ever year, and after spending several years with the Orioles in Mariners I have to imagine that has some appeal for Bedard.
If Bedard can show he's healthy expect several teams to jump into the mix, after giving up Adam Jones to acquire him its imperative that the Mariners get something in return for him. However, with the Mariners still somewhat in contention it creates a tricky spot for them. They don't want to give the appearance of sellers to the fans, but trust me if they can move Bedard for a good prospect they will. This probably won't develop for a few weeks as teams wait out and see what his injury situation is, but if he looks healthy I think he definitely moves.
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I think the Mariners should try to contend
by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jul 7, 2009 10:47 AM EDT reply actions
they might be trying to get Kevin Kousmanoff and deal Beltre
I think they can contend, but it will be tough. I don’t think they have the farm to buy any established veterans though
No one goes there anymore, it's too crowded. - Yogi Berra
People are gonna look back at that Beltre deal as one of the worse ones we have seen
by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jul 7, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
think about hit they signed him after he hit 48 homers in a season they were probably hoping he could come close to those numbers but he hasnt
by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jul 7, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
He might be an ok addition
but if he gets injured again, he won’t be worth Jack. I would try to go for someone else
No one goes there anymore, it's too crowded. - Yogi Berra
I think they should cut their losses, they would have to pass both the Rangers and Angels, and I just don’t see them getting there. Getting something for Bedard would be there best bet, and while its a risk for any club picking him up, when he’s been healthy this year he’s been effective, so he’s worth a shot.
by DOWNSWINGING.COM on Jul 7, 2009 11:21 AM EDT reply actions
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