The Sixers need a point guard. The Eagles need a cornerback. I get it! There is always something--a weakness that seems like the proverbial "missing link". For the Phils, you could write a book about the current situation and everyday we here write a chapter.
I don't think that there is anything more important this year for the Phil's future than to somehow enable Franco to start approaching his potential. His upside seems huge, but the downside is also apparent. Matt Stairs is his best friend right now and I can only hope that the chemistry and the mutual respect helps Maikel get the mental and physical elements figured out simultaneously. I gather that he is trying hard. The last few games (small sample) look much better. But we really need a young, powerful, adequate fielding 3rd baseman.
Most other positions have depth. Young, talented kids who I can't wait to see in Philly. The visits daily to the minor league links, in the hundreds, attest to the excitement we all feel about the future. Today is just another day of outstanding performances by the next generation of our next stars. But I can't find a quality third baseman anywhere in the system. Walding looks the part but the numbers are miserable. It seems like a vacuum at this one position.
I know that can be solved by Free Agency but I want home grown talent. I don't want to pay for older, over-paid grizzled veterans on the downside of their productivity. Even, or especially Galvis, would be better than some stranger that becomes our mercenary infielder. Any thoughts on how to turn one of our own into a third-sacker? Help!
