Phils get Lofton & Stanton - whose next Dale Murphy?

I woke Saturday to find the Phils and Yankees did a deal.

I believe the versatility of Kenny Lofton can help this
ballclub a good bit.

It frees up their targets for other better players, now that
they are showing some life with going after winning players.

Lofton has been on a number of teams winning the playoffs
in recent years and maybe he's what the doctor orderd.
Of course he is 37 years old, but, he still has the fire and desire
and Knows how to win.

He will most likely face right handers, with Jason Michaels his
backup, against lefthanders.

Also aquired was Mike Stanton, from the Mets another 37 year
old, who most likely will be the replacement for the traded
Felix Rodriquez.

All in all it was a good trade for both, as the Yankees wound up with
a quality left handed pitcher, one that surely needed, and the Phils
desperately needed a good centerfielder, and they now have one.

The missing piece for the Phils would be another top line starter.
If they get a quality starting pitcher, they would have a very
good shot at making the playoffs.

Amazed that Ed Wade made a good move.

Dave