I watched the end of the Phillies game against Texas last night and Papplebon looked horrible! He is now a closer who pitches in the 88-91mph range, with no movement, and pitches high in the strike zone. No wonder the Phillies couldn't find a person to trade him to. I predict he might end up being released by the end of the season.
Kudos to BoSox for knowing when to let him go. Ruben Amaro Jr. seems to make the same mistakes over and over in signing aging players like Michael Young, Jim Thome, Bobby Abreu (since released), etc. It looks like it will be a tough year as a Phillies fan.
Kudos to BoSox for knowing when to let him go. Ruben Amaro Jr. seems to make the same mistakes over and over in signing aging players like Michael Young, Jim Thome, Bobby Abreu (since released), etc. It looks like it will be a tough year as a Phillies fan.
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