Jim Salisbury: Phils still shopping for pitching and hitting | Philadelphia Inquirer | 07/23/2008

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MLB Trade Rumors: The Nats Asked For What From the Red Sox?
Published 7/23/2008 by faketeams at FakeTeams: Front Page Posts
... including Jason Bay and Xavier Nady of the Pirates. But they are not expecting Colorado to trade outfielder Matt Holliday, and they doubt they can land a catcher to improve on the tandem of José Molina and Chad Moeller. San Francisco Chronicle: Near-daily Huston Street trade rumor: The Reds apparently have some interest in the A's closer, according to sources, and the Mets also might make a run at trying to get him. Philadelphia Inquirer: No one in the system is untouchable, Gillick said. He ...

Phillies Scouting Burnett?
Published 7/24/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Jim Salisbury talked to Phils GM Pat Gillick about the rumored Matt Holliday blockbuster.  Gillick rolled his eyes at the rumor.  ...

Myers Struggles In Return; Phils Still Eyeing Burnett?
Published 7/24/2008 by Dave at The ADD Show - Aaron and Dave Discuss
... Romero, and Rudy Seanez. It could be beneficial to move Myers to the pen. Seanez has been struggling with pain and could perhaps be put on the DL alongside Tom Gordon. It appears Pat Gillick has picked a favorite prospect. Especially considering the state of the Phillies catching situation, Lou Marson seems to be the true “untouchable” prospect. Perhaps Carlos Carrasco is now a trading chip for Gillick. It’s unclear if the Phillies will really go after another starting pitcher, but Pat Gillick even admitted there could be another trade before the non-waiver deadline. ...