Restocking the farm system was Ruben Amaro, Jr.'s main goal heading into last offseason. Since that time, the Phillies have brought in a mountain of new talent. Last week's Cole Hamels trade was the biggest haul yet.
The waiting game isn't a whole lot of fun. If you're a Phillies fan, you've probably learned that the hard way over the last year or so. The Jimmy Rollins trade took what seemed like weeks to complete after its report. Jonathan Papelbon was rumored to be traded for just about two years before the Phillies shipped him off to D.