May not see him much at spring training as far as participating full on but, I bet he’ll be a go for opening day.

Answers –
1) Not with our memory of 2008 as WS champions
2) Not many with people could fit there that would not require mega millions – Name the best – what are they commanding? Does Ryan seem like the type that would go from team to team for a $ more to you all?

Howard needs to be signed for at least 6 years, but after he starts soaring again. This year was not a pretty one for the Howitzer for him or us who agonized over and over again at his whiffs. After this year, if he comes close to the 06 numbers, give him a home on the mainline. His kids a college education at one of our top schools – I’m serious folks. We will not be able to replace this once in a decade type player.

Hamels, sign him for 6 or 7 years, just do it! People, the best is yet to come..
Victorino, 6 years! His attitude, his playing ability are second to none. He is a team player.
Werth, big time, he needs our confidence and he certainly earned it! At least 4 years.
Blanton, this guy has proved himself. Not a #1, maybe he might become a #2, time will tell. But tie “Just Joe” down for 4 years.
Dobbsy I would figure 2 years – he has shown to be valuable and well worth decent money wherever needed.
Madson, if he will listen go for 4, 3 would be nice too. He is still young enough that after 4 (if he stays healthy and continues to improve) he can shoot for the stratosphere (and probably get it, right Carlos Silva? or maybe a better analogy would be our own A Eaton…)
As for Chad Durbin, I believe that his career needs to be thankful to a manager like Chahlie. If we can, perhaps a soft 2 year deal would be OK.

Volquez is filthy though

I understand that Chan Ho Park will not play… he was injured playing in the WBC in 2006.

Let me think outside the Box for a minute.
Assuming we could land Lowe would a Myers trade to the Cubs for Derosa and Gaudin be workable or would we need to ask for more?

Derosa could start at 2b Until utley gets healthy. We also need backup for Werth(injury prone) and feliz(bad back). He would be a great right handed stick off the bench while starting about 60-70 games.

Thoughts.

A-Rod is playing for the Dominican this team. That lineup should be stacked with Hanley, Reyes, Vlad, Pujols, A-Rod, Ortiz, etc.

Ruiz will play for Panama, Chan Ho park for Korea, Stairs for Canada, Romero for Puerto Rico. Am I missing any other Phillies?

if you view myers as a 3 or a 4 then hes fine. but hes not a 2. he could be someday but he hasnt really shown that yet…but still, the phillies are not going to resign him so forget about it…theres no money for him after a hamels extension

Huh? Do you mean living up to expectations as the “ace”? If you look at Myers as a no 2 or 3 starter, then I think most clubs including the Phillies would be satisfied with the past accomplishments of Myers’ career when you consider that in….
Yr 2003: 32 starts, 193 inns., 14-9 W/L, 4.43 ERA
2004: 31 starts, 176 inns., 11-11 W/L, 5.52 ERA
2005: 34 starts, 215 inns., 13-8 W/L, 3.72 ERA
2006: 31 starts, 198 inns., 12-7 W/L, 3.91 ERA

And I heard Brian McCann would backup Mauer for the catcher spots. Much improved from Varitek and Schneider

USA needs to be athletic like Cuba, DR, Japan… not just big power hitters, cause that doesn’t work..

I’d like to see an OF of Ryan Braun, Grady Sizemore, and Curtis Granderson more than BJ Upton

Possible 2009 Team USA Roster
One possible projection of Team USA’s 2009 roster, based on players survey, positional breakdown and certain variables, primarily MLB teams’ attitude toward participation by specific players.
Position Name
P Joey Devine
P J.J. Putz
P Brian Fuentes*
P Bobby Jenks
P Mike Gonzalez
P Brad Lidge*
P Cliff Lee
P Joe Nathan*
P Jake Peavy*
P Scot Shields*
P Huston Street*
P Roy Oswalt
P Mike Mussina
P Joe Saunders
C Joe Mauer
C A.J. Pierzynski
C Jason Varitek*
IF Derek Jeter*
IF Chipper Jones*
IF Ryan Howard
IF Alex Rodriguez*
IF Ryan Zimmerman
IF Chase Utley*
IF Michael Young*
OF B.J. Upton
OF Curtis Granderson
OF Raul Ibanez
OF Matt Holliday*
OF Vernon Wells*
OF Ryan Braun
* Participated in 2006 Classic

And why the fixation on getting rid of Myers? He is certainly cheaper to resign in the future than to go after the likes of Sheets or even Lowe. IMO, Myers is deserving of another contract as he adds a solid stability to the Phillies’ rotation.