PHILLY SPORTS CORNER- SIXERS, PHILLIES

- The Sixers won their first road game of the season last night in Indianapolis, beating the Pacers. Will this start a run for the 76ers? They have been wildly inconsistent so far in the early season. They play Charlotte at home Friday night.

- Reports are the Phillies are the "overwelming' favorite to land free agent Bryce Harper. Harper may not hustle all the time like Manny Machado, but he doesn't announce that he won't always hustle. Signing Harper not only gives the Phils a powerhouse duo in the middle of the line-up in Harper and Rhys Hoskins. Inking Harper weakens division rival Washington. Harper used to kill Philadelphia as a National. Harper would also prove to the fans that the organization is serious about winning.

Wrapping up an All-Star like Harper is paramount. Adding to him with a starting pitcher ( Corbin? Happ? ) or a reliever ( Kimbrel?) is key. I would love to get the catcher from Miami who is on the trading block. Send them Herrera and/or Franco, maybe Hernandez. Along with signing a free agent or two the front office needs to trade a few current players who need a change of scenery. Plus, opening up spots- like Kingery at second base or Hoskins at first base- will improve the defense.

I know GM Klentak loves Carlos Santana, but if the Phillies have a chance to unload him they should. He has no position on this team and should've never been signed in the first place, no matter how many walks he may accumulate during a summer.

With the General Manager Meetings taking place now, and the Winter Meetings not far off, it's time to make moves. Hopefully owner John Middleton, who has been silent all year, and even after the historic collapse to end the season, will step up and give the OK to spend some of the money he has been hoarding for so long to improve the club.