Sounds good, Dude.

I like these kind of deals - they are underrated and go largely unnoticed but they are a smart way to add to a teams ML depth.

I'm waiting for the Phils next move which might give us a better idea of what direction they might be headed.

To be honest, I have no idea if they are gonna be sellers or buyers, nor do I have any idea what they should do. I have an opinion but that doesn't mean it's what they should do.

It wouldn't shock me if they went nuclear and totally cleaned house, including dumping Manuel and bringing up Sandberg. Nor would it shock me if they bided their time and tried to pick up a BP piece or two to try to hang in it. I think everything is on the table right now, including a complete rebuild.

I'm actually kind of excited to see which way they go.

I agree with you in that I have no idea which way they'll go. I'm pretty sure I know which way Amaro would LIKE to go, but that doesn't mean that he will go that way.

Here's my assessment -- if this team wanted to stay together and make another run at a title, they sure as heck don't play like it. Through their play, they have BEGGED to be broken up.

Lino to Lakewood and Simon to Clearwater?

Fangraphs Lino article... Very encouraging.

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/jim-thome-trade-gabriel-lino-scouting-report-philadelphia-phillies-baltimore-orioles/

Simon already pitched for Clearwater yesterday and Lino is on the Lakewood roster now.