thefightins.com - 8/29/2008
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You can hardly contain yourself, right? Me neither.
Per Ken Rosensquirrel’s “sources” — who may or may not be tied up in his shed — the Phillies have found their Geoff Jenkins replacement. Welcome to Philly, Fat Matt!
The Phillies, adding a left-handed hitter to their bench, have acquired outfielder Matt Stairs from the Blue Jays, according to major-league ...
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Thank You Matt Stairs
Bugs & Cranks —
... to be named later, ending a nearly two year relationship.
While there have been times that I have criticized Matt Stair’s contract and inclusion as a part of this team, the time for debating that has passed.
Right now I just want to say “Thanks and Good Luck” to Matt Stairs as he heads off to Philly to replace Geoff Jenkins as the lefthanded “swing for the fences” option off the bench down the stretch.
In case you wondered, here is Meech’s take on the deal.
He’ll change his tune when Matty deposits one into ...
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