I suppose things could get worse for Ruben Amaro Jr. and the Phillies.
I'm just not sure how.
Yesterday's 4 p.m. trade deadline came - and went - and Amaro stayed pat. Not a single deal. Jonathan Papelbon is still the closer. Marlon Byrd remains a Phillie. So do Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins.
And Cliff Lee remained the Phils' starter Thursday night.
Unfortunately, he didn't last long.
Lee cruised through two innings before suffering a recurrence of the elbow injury that has already sidelined him once this season.
Dennis Deitch describes the surreal scene.
The Phils went on to show some life by burying the Nats, 10-4. But all of that was overshadowed by Amaro's inaction, followed by the devastating injury to Lee.
Here's Amaro's explanation as to why he didn't make any moves.
He sounds disappointed that he didn't get better offers. What team has this guy been watching?
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