Monday, July 27, 2009

Philly Sports 101

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 04:14 PM PDT

The Phillies and the Blue Jays have made no progress in discussing a trade involving Roy Halladay according to reports. Apparently there has been some animosity between both teams according to some reports. The deadline is four days away and it seems like every day opinions change on whether the Phils will get Halladay.

Today's stories would indicate that the Philies won't get the Blue Jays' ace, but it changes every day. Jayson Stark of ESPN is reporting that the talks between the teams are "not going well," citing a source with close knowledge of the negotiations. Stark writes that the Jays still want both J. A. Happ and Kyle Drabek (who gave up a 1rst inning home run in a game going on right know) and the Phils are adamant about keeping one.

The Phillies have a scout watching Cliff Lee of the Indians, who appears to be their "plan B" to Halladay. Stark reports that Lee is "gathering steam" with the Phillies front office, citing a source familiar with their thinking.

Toronto GM J. P. Riccardi said last week that tomorrow would be their deadline to trade away Halladay. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, they will take offers for Halladay all the way up to the actual trade deadline. Sherman also reported that the Jays would want at least one player in the deal that could join the team right away. That would mean J. A. Happ for the Phils.

According to Todd Zolecki, the Phillies have released a statement saying their is no animosity in their point of view between them any other team they are negotiating with.

Selig Considering Reinstating Rose

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 03:35 PM PDT

MLB Commissioner Bud Selig is considering reinstating Pete Rose back into Major League Baseball according to the New York Daily News. Pete Rose has the most hits (4256) in his career than anybody. He played 19 years with the Reds, 5 with the Phillies, and 1 with the Expos.

Selig should pull a Roger Goodell and conditionally reinstate Rose (as Goodell did Michael Vick earlier today). Selig should let Rose be nominated for the Hall of Fame. Rose, however, shouldn't be allowed to earn a paycheck from a MLB team. Rose should be allowed to attend games.

Pete Rose was banned from baseball 20 years ago for betting on the game while he was a manager. This makes me think: Should players who test positive for performance-enhancing drugs be banned from baseball? Players who test positive twice or more should be banned from the game.

In baseball's current system, a player who tests positive once will be suspended for 5o games. A second positive test will result in a 100 game suspension. A third positive test results in a lifetime ban from the game.

The MLB should have only two penalties. In my system, a player who tests positive once should get a 100 game suspension. Another positive test for that player should result in a lifetime ban. You should get a second chance but not a third.

So that means is Manny Ramirez or J. C. Romero test positive again, I believe they should be banned from the game for life. If my plan was put in place at the beginning of testing, only Neifi Perez would have received a lifetime ban for his two positive tests in 2007.

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