Phightins

Over/under 13 starts?

Matt Lindstrom is going to the Astros.

I know, first thing I thought of when I saw that rumor was the Josh Beckett trade. Sounds like they are really banking on this new stadium bringing out more fans so they can get away from their old philosophy.

Yeah I saw that. If the Marlins ever have any intentions of trading Johnson, they sure as hell will not get a better offer than that.

Phillies sign Ross Gload. Love it. Bench just got a whole lot better.

Yeah, it looks like John Tavares is already starting to get the Sidney Crosby treatment from the officials. As for the Flyers, this game has been a very positive sign. Great special teams, three of the big guns that have been struggling getting on track (Richards Carter and Giroux) and decent enough goaltending. Granted, it is against a pretty bad Islanders team that we have owned over the past few years, but still a decent sign.

The Tigers did awesome in that deal. I personally think Granderson is very overhyped. Definitely an improvement for the Yankees, but he is not as good as the media makes him out to be sometimes.

The Phillies are looking at Aroldis Chapman, apparently. Didn't expect that. Still don't see them reaching his price tag, but it is interesting to say the least.

Make that official....he will have surgery tomorrow and will be out for 6 weeks. YAY!

David Laliberte and Johan Backlund called up from the Phantoms. Obviously Backlund is for Emery, Laliberte to fill in until Carcillo gets back (I'd imagine). I guess they have finally had enough of Cote...about time. And Emery has an abdominal tear. Possibly could need surgery.

Things just got a lot worse. Ray Emery to IR. Possibly explains for his 5+ GAA over the past few weeks? Possibly explains why he got pissed off when reporters asked if he was healthy the other night? One thing is certain, this [expletive]ing blows.

It is a done deal.

Looks like this is going to happen, but Dunn is not involved.

I hope so, but they go through this every year. Of course it isn't usually this bad, but they always have these ridiculous lulls. Paul Holmgren's job is the next one on the line, so for his sake he better hope they get it going.

Rumored three team blockbuster... Yankees get: Curtis Granderson 1-2 mid-tier prospect(s) Diamondbacks get: Edwin Jackson Ian Kennedy Tigers get: Austin Jackson Max Scherzer Phil Coke Michael Dunn Now that would be something.

I don't think you want to watch the Flyers. I was at the Sixers game and missed the Flyers, can't say I'm too disappointed with that/have any intentions of watching a replay.

Ah your seats have mine beat. http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/philsphan1210/1207091948.jpg

That was incredible. http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/philsphan1210/1207091948.jpg

He will hit free agency. It is very rare for these guys to accept arbitration, most of the time the team only offers it so they can get draft pick compensation when the player eventually leaves. Even less likely for Beltre now that it looks like Figgins is on board. Unless Scott Boras sees a much better market for third basemen next winter, I don't really see him sticking around.

Can't wait. I'll be up in 207A row 8!

Adrian Beltre is a free agent.

Most likely. But you never know with Eddie Jordan.

AI and AI2 starting in the back court tonight. Jrue is still out.

Wow what a surprise. Eagles win a lot to a little and none of the Eagles haters have anything to say.

No, but I see no way he doesn't.