Ruben Amaro

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Ruben needs to stand up like a man

June 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized

We all make mistakes. Admitting them is what separates the men from the boys. I stood by Ruben Amaro when he dealt Cliff Lee to Seattle. I agreed with his thinking of beefing up the farm system.
I was wrong, and so was he.
Today, in The Daily Philadelphian’s debut in a partnership with TheDLeague.com, a new [...]

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Amaro now needs prospects he dealt Cliff Lee for; where are they?

June 29th, 2010 · 4 Comments · MLB, Philadelphia Phillies

By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor
Ruben Amaro is on the verge of facing a full out firestorm, the likes of which he has not had to endure since striking out in a crucial situation during his playing days.
Let’s face it, the man has had a nice run as assistant GM to Pat Gillick, and GM of a [...]

Phillies have plenty of ways to keep Jayson Werth beyond 2010

May 10th, 2010 · 1 Comment · MLB, Philadelphia Phillies

By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor
Jayson Werth is far from playing his way to another city next season. If anything, he’s playing his way back to Philadelphia for the foreseeable future.
A year removed from his first all-star appearance, Werth has started 2010 on a tear that Phillies outfielders have rarely seen. In 31 games thus far, the [...]

So far, Phillies winning Cliff Lee trade

February 10th, 2010 · 2 Comments · MLB, Philadelphia Phillies

By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor
That Ruben Amaro Jr. is one shrewd and sneaky swapper. Just when many were ripping him for dealing Cliff Lee, it looks like he’s going to get the last laugh.
Amaro dealt damaged goods to the Mariners. Lee recently had surgery on his foot to take care of some bone spurs and may [...]

Joe Blanton could cost Phillies more than Cliff Lee

January 19th, 2010 · No Comments · MLB, Philadelphia Phillies

Ruben Amaro had to know Joe Blanton and his salary would be brought up at some point when he decided to ship Cliff Lee to Seattle and bring in Roy Halladay.
Blanton, who filed for arbitration, is requesting $10.25 million for the upcoming season. The Phillies are offering $7.5 million. Blanton earned $5.475 million in 2009. [...]

Phillies likely to make a big move this offseason

November 5th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Philadelphia Phillies

Pat Gillick said he always believed in making at least one big move even after winning a title. He said you need to do it to say on top.
Last year, that move was Raul Ibanez. What does this offseason have in store for the Phils? What do they need to do to stay on top [...]

Myers added to World Series roster, Cairo left home

October 27th, 2009 · No Comments · MLB, Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies have decided to take 12 pitchers to the World Series and added Brett Myers to the roster today. According to Andy Martino of the Inquirer, Miguel Cairo has been removed from the roster to make room for Myers.
Speedster Eric Burntlet remains on the roster and will play in the Fall Classic, likely fitting [...]

Lee, then who? Phils rotation questions

October 24th, 2009 · No Comments · MLB, Philadelphia Phillies

Cliff Lee is the ace.
OK, I just violated the first lesson I ever learned in journalism class — always present news in your lede.
When the Phillies take to the field at the plush new Yankee Stadium, or the expansive Angel Stadium, for Game 1 of the 2009 World Series, Lee will be on the mound. [...]

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