Comments on: Could Molina Be The Answer? http://www.hotstovephilly.com/2008/07/29/could-molina-be-the-answer/ The One-Stop Destination for Philadelphia Sports Fans! Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:48:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jonathan Atwood http://www.hotstovephilly.com/2008/07/29/could-molina-be-the-answer/comment-page-1/#comment-404 Jonathan Atwood Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:32:41 +0000 http://www.hotstovephilly.com/?p=1153#comment-404 I don't understand everyone's reluctance on Fuentes. He is a proven closer who could provide relief to both Romero and Lidge. Yes, he has struggled at times, but there is no one on the market that is lights out. A change of scenery could be all that is needed for him. That being said, I really like the idea of Molina and Taschner. Both would be huge assets to this team. I think the Phillies are in reality just a piece or two away from taking this division. Another possibility out there right now is Johnny Estrada. He was released by the Nationals last week and the Phillies could pick him up without giving up anything. He's unemployed right now so he would come dirt cheap. And even hurt he could still play better than Ruiz has this year. I don’t understand everyone’s reluctance on Fuentes. He is a proven closer who could provide relief to both Romero and Lidge. Yes, he has struggled at times, but there is no one on the market that is lights out. A change of scenery could be all that is needed for him.

That being said, I really like the idea of Molina and Taschner. Both would be huge assets to this team. I think the Phillies are in reality just a piece or two away from taking this division.

Another possibility out there right now is Johnny Estrada. He was released by the Nationals last week and the Phillies could pick him up without giving up anything. He’s unemployed right now so he would come dirt cheap. And even hurt he could still play better than Ruiz has this year.

]]> By: Ben http://www.hotstovephilly.com/2008/07/29/could-molina-be-the-answer/comment-page-1/#comment-403 Ben Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:11:42 +0000 http://www.hotstovephilly.com/?p=1153#comment-403 I would love to see the Phils get Molina and Taschner. This is the trade rumor that I am the most excited about (I don't want any part of Brian Fuentes or Manny . . . and I think Holliday would cost too much). I would love to see the Phils get Molina and Taschner. This is the trade rumor that I am the most excited about (I don’t want any part of Brian Fuentes or Manny . . . and I think Holliday would cost too much).

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