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David Murphy: Bourn not the answer

IN ALL LIKELIHOOD, there is a more delicate way to broach this topic, but regardless of how you spin it, the notion remains the same: If any major league organization decides to hand Michael Bourn the $15 to $20 million salary that some national pundits estimate he is worth, the next owners meeting better feature a Brooks Brothered line of executives waiting to purple nurple the guilty party. And Phillies fans better hope that it isn't David Montgomery wincing in pain.

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David Murphy: Phillies cannot afford to sell if they want to remain contenders

NEW YORK — Echoing through the concourses and stairwells of Citi Field were the sounds of yesteryear, "Let's Go Mets" and "Phillies Suck" combining with the hoots and hollers of a joyful fan base exiting the premises on a wave of hope. In its wake, quietly milling around the visitor's clubhouse, was a team overcome by another case of shell shock, Jonathan Papelbon claiming responsibility for the 6-5 loss, Cole Hamels talking glumly about how he could have done more to prevent it.

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