The current zeitgeist surrounding the Phillies and the upcoming trade deadline is a frothy mix of anger, consternation, and general confusion, as rumors of who may or may not be available, and which teams may or may not be in the hunt, and what the Phillies may or may not be asking for in return swirl. The lamentations by various members of the media and commentariat are legion: "The Phillies are asking for too much for Cole Hamels!" "The Phillies waited too long to trade Papelbon!" "Why is Ruben Amaro being such a stick in the mud?
No Hamels Trade, No Papelbon Trade? No Problem!
