Philadelphia Phillies: Winter Meetings’ Storylines

Although the Philadelphia Phillies really didn’t make many key moves, they still set the foundation for moves to be made in the future.

The big story of the 2011 winter meetings was the signing of Albert Pujols to the Angels.  If anything, this helps out the Phillies greatly because they won’t have to see Prince Albert until the World Series.

Also, some may criticize Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. for not making any block-buster deals, but I think he knew exactly what he was doing during the winter meetings. 

Read on to see why the winter meetings were so crucial to the future success of the Phillies. 

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Philadelphia Phillies: 10 Most Hyped Prospects in Franchise History

The Philadelphia Phillies are known for breeding young players.

Throughout the years, the Phillies have produced many home-grown players, such as Ryan Howard, Cole Hamels, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and many more.

But were these players some of the most hyped prospects the Phillies drafted?

Sometimes young players live up to their expectations and sometimes they don’t.

This list ranges from those who thrived to those who were a big bust.

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Ed Wade: Why Wade Was the Best GM in Phillies History

Ed Wade has most recently been in the news for being fired as the General Manager of the Houston Astros.  Before his brief stint with the Astros, Wade was the General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies for eight years.

However, Wade is more known for helping out the Phils after he left the City of Brotherly Love.  During his four-year tenure in Houston, Wade traded the Phillies numerous All-Star players getting very little in return.

Many Phillies fans joke Wade never left the Phillies organization.  Click ahead to see the best deals Wade made with the Phillies and why, even after he left the team, he is the best GM in Phillies history.

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Philadelphia Phillies: 5 Realistic Offseason Moves the Phillies Should Consider

Ruben Amaro is known for making great deals for the Phillies.  But does he have enough left in his tank to get the key players the Phillies need?  With the NL East getting more and more competitive, the Phillies need to make some moves to maintain their dominance in the National League.  

They obviously have a few holes in their roster that need to be addressed.  Here are some offseason moves the Phils should make.  

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Philadelphia Phillies: 6 Bold Predictions for Phils’ 2012 Season

Can the Fightin’s muster up enough strength this upcoming season to return to glory?  Do they have enough depth to withstand a 162-game season?  Are they too old to be great on a day-to-day basis?

These are the questions Phillies fans have been asking themselves since the 2011 season came to an abrupt end.  Follow along to see what will happen this upcoming 2012 season.

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