I have a feeling that there may be a blockbuster Phillies to Yankees trade. Especially after Palpelbolm mouthed off. Similar to the Boston/Doggie trade last year. Like a Lee, Howard, Palpelbolm for Teixerra type of blockbuster.
Teams that are ahead and in to win it all.
Doggies. Could use a 2B.
Braves. Could use a SS.
Cards. Could use a SS.
Maybe you could get them in a bidding war? Wouldn't hurt to try at the very least. But I would hate to help the Dogs. And we have dealt with the Braves and the Cards before.
I wouldn't give up on Frieri yet. he's approaching arb 1, so he still has club control for 3 more years. And Closers can be expensive and most erratic. We trade him, and who do we have to close? Or pay $10 million on a chance in the offseason.
I think you have to add to that. The starting pitching free agent market isn't the strongest this offseason, and hasn't really been that great for a few years now. So any kind of starting pitching is at a huge premium now.