* Just finished listening to Phillies GM Matt Klentak on Howard Eskin's show. My God, what a long-winded, dry, boring guy! Pure torture.
He really said nothing, like usual.
Ever notice Klentak rarely makes trades? And when he does, he doesn't get major league-ready players in return. Instead he deals for prospects ( i.e. Freddie Galvis deal).
The talk was mostly about the weirdo manager and free agency. Of course, Klentak supported his analytic coach. He avoided the question of Jake Arietta. Instead scouts are checking out broken-down, cheap pitchers like Tim Linsecum.
Meanwhile, Tommy Joseph is still on the roster- a man without a position. There are logjams at catcher and the outfield. And who starts beyond Aaron Nola?
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* Angelo says the Eagles will trade Nick Foles. Eskin & Steve Trevelise disagree. Who will be right?
Either way, Foles will get his money. Either the Birds will extend his contract, if he really wants to stay in Philly, and if the Eagles really want him to stay, or Foles will walk after this season and get big-money on the free agent market. He would still be a hot commodity, a Super bowl MVP.
Arizona would be an interesting landing spot for Foles if he is dealt. They need a quarterback, Foles went to school in Arizona, and the Cardinals have the overall No. 15 pick in April's draft.
Would the agent advise Foles to not settle for holding a clipboard on the sidelines and play for free agent money ?
To me, Foles is a product of the system. Remember, Doug Pederson tailored the Eagle offense to Foles' strengths. Going to a team like the Browns, who don't have the weapons, would not be his advantage.
Foles has to remember that the grass wasn't greener in St. Louis or Kansas City. He is in a great situation in Philadelphia. Wentz is injury-prone, so you gotta figure that Foles will play at some point, probably even open the season if Wentz isn't ready to play.
Foles is making good money, and maybe the Birds would extend his deal, or at least kick in a bonus for what he has done. He is beloved by the fans, and the back-up QB is always the most popular guy on a football team.
For the Eagles, it makes sense to keep Foles, at least until they know Wentz' health status. But the draft is only in two months, when trading Foles at his maximum value would be the most advantageous. The Eagles have a first round pick, but zero picks in the second and third rounds.
This debate will go on for a long time, especially up to draft day.
* I saw a sign on the Pennsylvania Turnpike yesterday. A picture of a German Shepard dog head with the simple statement "Best in Show...the Philadelphia Eagles."
* Patriot QB Tom Brady still hasn't congratulated Foles for the Super Bowl victory. The sore loser avoided Foles at the end of Super Bowl LII by fleeing into the new England locker room while other players were milling around mid-field (Foles was asking "Where's Tom?").
No class. Even if Brady was stunned by the unexpected loss, he's had two weeks to call Foles and simply say "Well done." No call. Spoiled guy who can't take losing. Imagine how he will feel when he needs to retire. bitter guy, despite winning five world championships and numerous awards.
I wish the media would stop making excuses for Brady. Tell it like it is. He's a creep.
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