Trading Rowand is the only answer

By Tim McManus
The Phanatic Magazine

Lieber Myers Hamels Eaton Garcia Moyer

Lieber Hamels Eaton Garcia Moyer

Lieber Hamels Eaton Moyer

Hamels. Eaton. Moyer.
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Halfway through the season, half the starters down.

Lieber undergoes season-ending surgery tomorrow. Garcia will follow suit, whether it be after a couple miserable outings or before.

Myers will be put in the 'pen upon his return.

That leaves a 23-year old as the ace. A 44-year-old as the No. 2 and either Adam Eaton, with his 5.67 ERA, or Kyle Kendrick, with his four career starts, as the third starter.

With the All-Star break approaching, the Phils have managed to stay in the race for the NL East despite the rash of injuries and another horrid April. While that may allow for a tinge of hope, the reality is that this club as currently constructed cannot make the postseason. The arms are just not strong enough to pull this team to the finish line...

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