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Originally Posted by SniperSB23
The main problem is I think the $6 million the Phillies got for Lee is worth far more than the 3 prospects they got from Seattle. If they got Ackley or Saunders it would have been one thing but the three guys they got are not even remotely close to the top 50 prospects in the nation. You don't give up Cliff Lee for that to save $9 million and get another $6 million in cash. That is just a kick in the balls to your season ticket holders. They didn't refuel their minor league system, all they did was put $15 million into their pockets in exchange for giving up World Series favoritism.
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People forget that Halladay can pitch on 3 days rest (go 3 of 7 in a 7 game series) and we have upgraded our 3rd base.
We HAVE to be the favorites to get back to the series, and we are better off now with Halladay.
& the Phils have said all along that they dont want their salary to be above 140mil. They stuck to it. I really cant be upset with this move or this team after the past two years.
As much as I wish they would have kept Lee for one more year.. they did the right thing in getting Halladay.